
She earned the nickname 'The Body' just a few years into her modeling career back in the 80s.

And Elle MacPherson proved the moniker is now just as valid as ever as she hit the beach in the Bahamas on Monday while celebrating New Year's Day in the tropical destination.

The model, 53, showed off her incredible abs in a brightly-colored floral bandeau bikini as she soaked up the sun on her festive break.

Life's a beach! Elle MacPherson proved her 'The Body' nickname is now just as valid as ever as she hit the beach in the Bahamas on Monday while celebrating New Year's Day in the tropical destination

Displaying her golden tan as she wandered along the shore, the TV personality sensibly protected her face from the rays with a straw hat and circular sunglasses.

The mother-of-two accessorized with a selection of gold pendants, and went make-up free for her beach day.

The lingerie designer wore her long blonde locks loose around her shoulders, as she headed off into the picture-perfect turquoise ocean for a dip.

Elle's beach appearance comes after the Australian supermodel caused confusion when she appeared to delete an Instagram snap of her ex-partner and long-time friend Arpad Busson, 54, on Boxing Day (December 26).

Flower power: The model, 53, showed off her incredible abs in a brightly-colored floral bandeau bikini as she soaked up the sun on her festive break

Fun in the sun: Displaying her golden tan as she wandered along the shore, the TV personality sensibly protected her face from the rays with a straw hat and circular sunglasses

The cover girl had uploaded an image of her spending time with the French financier - who is the father of her two sons Flynn, 19 and Aurelius, 14 - over Christmas.

Back on December 14, the beauty pulled the same move, but on that occasion the image was of her estranged husband, American millionaire, Jeffrey Soffer, amid reports the pair had parted ways.

The couple tied the knot in Fiji back in 2013, but were hit by split claims in June after four years of marriage.

Elle earned the nickname 'The Body' when she secured a record-breaking five Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in the early stages of her career back in the 80s.

Natural beauty: The mother-of-two accessorized with a selection of gold pendants, and went make-up free for her beach day

Bikini babe: The lingerie designer wore her long blonde locks loose around her shoulders, as she headed off into the picture-perfect turquoise ocean for a dip

The model has since said she 'capitalized' on the moniker, and helped turn herself into a global brand.

Speaking to The Huffington Post in 2014, she said: 'When the body moniker was born the first thing I thought was, "How can I capitalize on this?" Because being called The Body just from an ego perspective doesn’t really help me live my life.

'What I thought to myself was "OK, that is a great name... how can i capitalize on it?" And actually, I’ve built a brand around that. The Body itself has become a business, and it’s very profitable.'

After carving out a successful career as a model, Elle - born Eleanor Nancy Gow - branched out into design, creating her own lingerie collection, Elle MacPherson Intimates, and a skincare line.

Model behavior: Elle earned the nickname 'The Body' just a few years into her modeling career back in the 80s

Turning The Body into a business: The model has since said she 'capitalized' on the moniker, and helped turn herself into a global brand

The star hosted Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model from 2010 to 2013 and is an executive producer on NBC's Fashion Star.

Elle has also branched out into acting, and has secured roles in the likes of Friends, The Beautiful Life and The Edge over the years.

The model has admitted her 'focus has changed' over the past few years when it comes to her body.

Speaking in an interview with Hello! in 2016, she explained: 'Over the years my focus has changed – now I look after my body not so it looks good, but so I am healthy, strong, energized and happy.

'That's more important to me than the number on the scales. Plus, I have my children to keep up with. Life is busy and I don't want to miss a second.'

Woman of many talents: After carving out a successful career as a model, Elle - born Eleanor Nancy Gow - branched out into design, creating her own lingerie collection, Elle MacPherson Intimates, and a skincare line

Healthy and happy: The model has admitted her 'focus has changed' over the past few years when it comes to her body

Elle revealed she looks after herself by getting at least seven hours' sleep a night, drinking at least three liters of water a day and sticking to a healthy, nourishing diet.

The model explained her attitude to working out has also changed over the years, and she enjoys a 'simpler and gentler' routine these days.

She added: 'I make exercise part of my everyday life. I have a much simpler and gentler routine now. I prefer not to go to the gym; instead, I make sure I find at least 45 minutes in my day, usually for a sport outdoors, which is easy in Miami.

'I love to paddle board, surf, swim or water-ski. My advice is to find 45 minutes to move – even something simple; walk the dog; leave the car and walk to work. I'm more likely to stay with it if it's something I love and that fits into my life.'