From the iconic whale tail Degrassi episode to Cisco's classic anthem, thongs have long reigned supreme in fashion and pop culture. So what better way to end the summer than with an all out thong-a-thon? This long weekend, ELLE celebrates the best, the worst and the most memorable thongs—on the red carpet, on the beach, and beyond.
Celebrities aren't afraid to show a little skin on the red carpet. And TBH, who doesn't love a good thong dress? From Amber Rose to Kendall Jenner, these celebs just have a thong in their heart.
Amber Rose
At the 2018 VMA's.
Anja Rubik
At 2011's This Must Be The Place premiere.
Bella Hadid
At the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Paris, circa 2016.
Bleona
At the 2014 American Music Awards.
Britney Spears
At the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
CoCo
At the 2005 VMA's.
Kendall Jenner
At the 2017 Met Gala.
Amber Rose (again)
At the 2014 VMA's.
Madonna
At the 2016 Met Gala.
Miley Cyrus
At the 2015 VMA's.
Natalie Portman
At the presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award in 2003.
Nicki Minaj
At TIDAL's Second Annual Philanthropic Festival in 2016.
Paulina Rubio
At the 2005 VMA's.
Rihanna
At the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards.
Rita Ora
At the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.
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