Selena Gomez is a lot of things—actress, singer, Coach ambassador and one of the top-followed people on Instagram. Now the multi-hyphenate can add swimwear designer to her ever-growing list. On Thursday, the actress's longtime pal Theresa Mingus debuted her new swimwear Krahs with a few pieces designed by Selena herself, including one with a very special meaning.
Gomez who underwent a quiet kidney transplant surgery in 2016 designed a high-waisted red bikini bottom with a belt to cover her scar.
'I did have a really good time designing,' Gomez said in a video of her and Mingus explaining their collaboration. 'It was fun. The design I did, one of them, it was the high-waisted one with the belt. I’ve had a kidney transplant and I like bathing suits that kind of cover where that’s been and make me feel comfortable.'
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The Selena x Krahs capsule collection features five two-piece sets, all of which were created with front clasps, shark-bite detailing, and range from red to neon and a black and white print. A standout from the collection is the scarlet high-waisted one-piece that's pretty much business in the front and all party in the back.
It features a zipper that zips up to a high neck, cut-out detailing, and according to the site, can be worn 'as a swimsuit or as a top paired with skirts, jeans long & short.'
Priced between £30-60, Mingus explained that her mission was to create a line that was accessible for every woman.
'Every woman wants to feel sexy. Every woman wants to feel confident and beautiful,' Theresa said. 'I definitely want to have a variety of different pieces so everyone can wear them.'
Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Commerce Editor at ELLE.com. Prior to joining the team, she was an Editorial Fellow at ELLE.com. In her current role, she helps lead coverage on makeup, skin care, hair, and fragrances. With over six years of experience in the world of beauty editorial, Nerisha enjoys delving deep into the complexities of fragrance notes, hunting for the best fixes for acne-prone skin, and advocating for daily sunscreen use. She regularly researches and tests the latest products, consults beauty professionals (including our Beauty Advisory Board) to determine the best expert-approved formulas to recommend, and conducts interviews with luminaries across the industry. Nerisha received her bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies from Temple University before joining the editorial teams at Nylon and Billboard. In 2020, she co-launched our popular franchise The State of Black Beauty, an ongoing exploration of—and destination for—beauty at the intersection of Black culture.
