Dua Lipa is the unofficial queen of chic swimwear, and it's about time she officially accepted that title. She is known more for her glam-rock aesthetic than her beach style, and the evidence is unmistakable. Her Instagram feed is nonstop with bikini photos of every possible color, size, and style.

The latest Instagram was perhaps the most opulent: on August 22, Ripa posed with a bouquet of pink balloons to celebrate her 29th birthday. The “Dance the Night” singer chose an extravagant swimsuit look for the occasion.

Naturally, she went all designer in an $850 tangerine-colored string bikini covered in Gucci's famous double-G logo. The set was adorned with yellow gold GG hardware, the theme color of Lipa's birthday fit.

Lipa further emphasized the metallic theme by layering a mesh tank top covered in gold crystals. The final touch was a huge Gucci necklace: the $2,490 Marina Chain Necklace, a jumbo version of the classic Mariner chain. [...] [...] [...] [...] [...]