Kim Kardashian turned up the heat with her latest Instagram post from Italy, where she showcased a series of sizzling bikini shots. The 43-year-old SKIMS founder stunned in a daring black two-piece paired with a sheer, sparkling black cover-up. Her post, shared on Wednesday, was captioned with a playful nod to reality TV, teasing, “A bombshell just entered the villa,” referencing her potential appearance on the show Love Island.
The term “bombshell” refers to contestants who join the Love Island villa later in the season, often stirring up drama by pursuing existing relationships.
In her latest post, Kardashian completed her look with strappy heels and styled her raven hair in bouncy waves. Her makeup, featuring bronze eyeshadow and nude lipstick, perfectly complemented her sun-kissed complexion. The photos capture her posing against a rustic brick wall adorned with vibrant flowers and lounging seductively on a chair.
The day before, Kim had shared a trio of black-and-white photos from the same outfit, captioned “late nite in Italy.” One of these photos sparked curiosity among her 361 million followers, showing her hugging a man, leading to speculation about his identity. One fan asked, “WHO IS THIS MAN?” while another playfully commented, “kim you did not just soft launch a man, love you for this.” However, the man in question is her long-time hairstylist and friend, Chris Appleton.
Kim’s European vacation has been filled with high-profile events. Earlier this week, she and her sister Khloé Kardashian attended Andrea Bocelli’s 30th Anniversary concert at Teatro del Silenzio in Tuscany. Kim dazzled in a plunging black Gucci logo dress, which she accessorized with a matching scarf, showcasing her hourglass figure.
The sisters also received sunflower bouquets at the concert. Andrea Bocelli famously performed at Kim’s 2014 wedding to Kanye West in Italy and later at Khloé’s sister Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding to Travis Barker in 2022, also in Italy.
Kim and Khloé recently traveled to India for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s opulent wedding. Kim wore a striking ruby red lehenga, while Khloé opted for a shimmering white and gold ensemble. Despite some fans criticizing Kim for wearing red—traditionally reserved for brides in India—she was seen mingling warmly with the wedding guests and the newlyweds.