Frankies Bikinis — Designer Bikini Collection

The Bikini That Started It All

Every piece in the Frankies Bikinis range traces back to a single moment on a Malibu beach in 2012 — a seventeen-year-old Francesca Aiello spotting a confident woman in a skimpy bikini bottom she’d never seen available in any store. What started as a personal search became a custom design, then a brand, then one of the most recognized swimwear labels in the United States.

More than a decade later, the Frankies Bikinis bikini collection is the fullest expression of that original instinct: that the right cut makes every woman feel powerful, and that finding the right cut requires genuine design intelligence rather than templates. With 40 current styles spanning triangle tops, halter configurations, satin finishes, and the iconic cheeky bottoms that have become the brand’s signature silhouette, this collection represents the range in its most concentrated form.

Featured Bikini Styles

Ari Satin Triangle Bikini Top
Satin fabric gives this triangle top a luxe visual weight that cotton alternatives can’t match. The sheen photographs beautifully and feels noticeably premium against skin. Pairs naturally with the Dove Satin Bikini Bottom for a complete satin set.

Frank Halter Bikini Top
Named for the brand itself, the Frank halter is the definitive statement top in the current range. Supportive halter construction with the clean silhouette Frankies Bikinis has always favored. Pairs with any cheeky bottom in the range for a look that’s bold from every angle.

Elena Micro Triangle Bikini Top
Francesca Aiello’s founding philosophy — “the tinier, the better” — is most directly embodied in the micro triangle. Minimal coverage, maximum confidence. The Elena is for anyone who’s been looking for the kind of top that empowers rather than restricts.

Nick Striped Triangle Bikini Top
Stripes are one of the most enduring swimwear prints because they photograph cleanly, pair with everything, and reference beach culture without being heavy-handed about it. The Nick adds stripe detail to the standard Frankies triangle silhouette without changing what works.

Mackenzie Cheeky Bikini Bottom
The cheeky bottom is the signature silhouette that Frankies Bikinis has made its own. The Mackenzie is the most classic iteration — the cut that Francesca spent years refining, the one that started the whole conversation about what swimwear bottoms should actually look like.

Marina Cheeky Bikini Bottom
A refined take on the cheeky format — slightly more structured than the Mackenzie with a different rise that flatters a wider range of body types. One of the most consistently ordered bottoms in the current range.

Dove Satin Bikini Bottom
The satin bottom that pairs with the Ari top for the most luxe bikini set in the current collection. Also works as a standalone with any lighter-weight top in the range for a deliberate high-low mix.

Dove Striped Bikini Bottom
The striped version of the Dove silhouette — clean pattern, clean cut. Pairs naturally with the Nick Striped Triangle Top for a coordinated stripe set or with a plain top for contrast.

How to Build a Frankies Bikinis Set

The range is designed to be mixed and matched deliberately — you don’t have to buy a matched set to look coordinated. Here’s how to approach it.

Tone on tone: Pick a top and bottom in the same colorway for a clean, pulled-together look. The satin set (Ari top + Dove bottom) is the most elevated version of this approach.

Pattern with plain: Match a striped or printed top with a solid-color bottom in the same color family. The Nick Striped top with the Mackenzie Cheeky in a matching solid is one of the most consistently worn combinations in the range.

Mix cuts: Wear a halter top — like the Frank — with a different silhouette bottom than you’d normally pair it with. The Frank halter is versatile enough to work with almost any bottom style in the collection.

For the complete beach look, layer any bikini set with a piece from the Frankies dresses or sweaters & knits range as a coverup — the crochet and knit styles are specifically designed to move between the beach and wherever you’re going next.

Bikini FAQ

Q: Are Frankies Bikinis tops and bottoms sold separately?

A: Yes — tops and bottoms are sold as individual pieces, allowing you to mix and match across styles, sizes, and colors. You can also purchase coordinated sets where the top and bottom are available in matching colorways.

Q: What makes Frankies Bikinis different from other designer swimwear brands?

A: The cut is the defining difference. Francesca Aiello’s founding frustration — not being able to find the bikini silhouette she wanted — drove every design decision the brand has made since 2012. The cheeky bottom, the micro triangle top, the specific rise and cut on every piece reflect a decade of genuine refinement rather than trend-following.

Q: How do Frankies Bikinis cheeky bottoms fit?

A: Cheeky bottoms from Frankies Bikinis are designed to provide minimal rear coverage with a flattering rise. If you want a more pronounced cheeky result, stay true to size.