Kim Kardashian In Flesh Bikini Struggled To Keep This One 'A Secret'

Kim Kardashian stunned fans as she stripped to a flesh-colored bikini for her Sports Illustrated Swim debut last year, even admitting that keeping the whole thing a "secret" was a massive struggle.

The SKIMS mogul, 43, wowed her Instagram fans with her magazine cover and shoot last May, posting pieces from her 2019-founded clothing and shapewear brand and also making her SI Swim feature a business opportunity.

Stunning the camera in a series of tiny swimwear looks, Kim showed off the weight loss she was, at the time, making headlines for. She also reminded fans that those famous curves haven't gone anywhere.

Posing at the edge of a lake and by natural rocks for the cover, Kim highlighted her hourglass figure in a plunging, nude-colored bikini. Going very low-cut at the neckline, the reality star flaunted her assets as well as her toned abs, also flashing her gym-honed legs and curvy hips as she added in high-waisted bottoms to match her top.

Also wearing bolero elbow gloves in flesh tones, Kim added some pizzazz to her minimal swimwear, with a piercing gaze and wet hairdo completing the flawless look.

In a swipe right, Kim returned in the same bikini while a little submerged in water and sitting on a tree trunk. This time flashing some cheek via her thong bikini, the mom of four showed off her toned back, then reappeared in various swimwear looks including a sexy metallic one-piece. Kim even rocked a silver bikini as she floated around the lake and once again showcased those sculpted abs.

"OMG, I’m a Sports Illustrated cover girl!!!! We shot this back in January and it’s been so hard to keep this cover a secret!" Kim began in her caption.

The clothing designer added: "For the location we went back to one of my favorite places in the world, the Dominican Republic!

It’s such an honor and a dream to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Bucket List goals!!!!"

Fans have left Kim over 4.9 million likes, with one fan calling the star "flawless as always." In her feature, Kim revealed thinking that only professional models could make it to SI Swim, stating: "I vividly remember Tyra Banks on the cover and women with curves. I remember thinking that is so cool."

Kim continues to have the last laugh as fans flock to shop SKIMS and the brand's famous SKIMS Swim range. Kim has been acting as a brand ambassador for her brand on IG, and that includes smoking hot swimwear looks!

This poolside shot of Kim in SKIMS Swim and high heels was posted to the SKIMS Instagram last March.