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Last updated on: November 29, 2012 17:56 IST
A Nidhi Munim creation

Here's a glimpse of the beachwear that lit up the runway on Day One of India Resort Fashion Week.

When a fashion event takes place in Goa, it's sure to feature bikinis, swimsuits and resortwear.

And that's just what designers Nidhi Munim, Gogee, James Ferreira and Anupamaa Dayal had in store on Day One of the IRFW yesterday, along with a jewellery showing by Varuna D Jani.

We bring you the best off the runway, starting with Nidhi's collection for the stylish beach babe called 'Bay Dreams'. Seen here is a unique belted monokini in colourblock.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A Nidhi Munim creation

Next we have a yellow cut-away consisting of both a print and solid bandeau, teamed with a wispy beach robe.

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A Nidhi Munim creation

A classic one-piece with striking orange stripes makes its way onto the ramp.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A Nidhi Munim creation

A model shows off her turquoise two-piece from under a sheer white tunic.

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A Nidhi Munim creation

This hottie blows kisses to the audience as she poses in a cut-out.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A Nidhi Munim creation

Bright hues provide a brilliant contrast on this daring number.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A Nidhi Munim creation

One of Nidhi's muses seems to be clicking some pictures of her own as she struts her stuff in a one-shouldered one--piece.

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A Nidhi Munim creation

And here we have another cheerful pink swimsuit, topped off with a lovely sheer robe.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A creation from Swan by Gogee

Designer Gogee's collection from her label 'Swan' was a fun, flirty affair dominated with black and white with splashes of colour added in.

As live music played in the background, her models sashayed down the ramp in lovely resort creations like this dotted bikini top and matching shorts, worn with thong sandals and a beach tote.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A creation from Swan by Gogee

Here we see another two-piece in black, along with a cover-up sporting a bubble-printed hem.

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A creation from Swan by Gogee

For those fun beach parties, this bubble hem asymmetrical dress is just the thing.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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Creations from Swan by Gogee

The designer offers up two black and white ensembles with a similar flowing silhouette.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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Nicole Huber, Purab Kohli and Hazel Keech for Swan by Gogee

For the finale of Gogee's show, Purab Kohli (with a guitar, no less!), British actress Hazel Keech and Miss International Paraguay 2012 Nicole Huber left quite an impression.

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A James Ferreira creation

James Ferreira's latest offerings, collectively called 'Dawn to Dusk', consisted of fluid fabrics, cruise clothing and swimwear from Sri Lankan brand MAS Linea Aqua.

Seen here is a blue drape dress that doubles as a beach cover, worn over a cut-away red swimsuit.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A James Ferreira creation

Now she's wearing it, now she isn't -- a model shows off a sexy string bikini and satin fuschia cover-up.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A James Ferreira creation

It's colourblock time once more with this fluid number.

PICS: Sexy swimwear kicks off Goa's fashion extravaganza!

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A James Ferreira creation

For the men, Ferreira sends out a pair of swim shorts and rather metrosexual netted robe.

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A James Ferreira creation

Deep blue and sporting a print, this sarong doubles up as a wrap-around dress.

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A James Ferreira creation

Cruise couture comes to the fore with these flared shorts and a see-through olive-toned blouse.

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A James Ferreira creation

We see the same shorts once more, this time in another colour and combined with a red cut-out swimsuit.

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A James Ferreira creation

Things continue in the same vein with another flowing, carelessly fastened affair.

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Isha Sharvani for James Ferreira

Dancer and actress Isha Sharvani, who kicked off the designer's showing with a performance, models the designer's glamorous showstopper.

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Models and (centre) Anushka Ranjan in jewellery designs by Varuna D Jani

Jewellery designer Varuna D Jani lit up the first day of India Resort Fashion Week with a gleaming display of pieces from her line 'Colours of Life'.

Seen here are a few of the more striking creations on models; in the centre is socialite Anushka Ranjan, who was the showstopper.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

And finally, we come to Anupamaa Dayal's 'Apsara' collection, which mixed beachwear with ethnics to create vivacious, colourful resortwear.

Her draped dresses, dhoti pants, sari trousers, swirling skirts and edgy dresses "drew their inspiration from the beautifully sensuous Menaka who distracted the sage Vishwamitra from his Tapasya according to mythology".

Seen here is a green satin sari draped dhoti-style with an electric blue bikini top.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

A pale green shift with a mix of prints and fabrics makes a statement on the runway.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

Ethnic yet edgy, we loved with aqua combination of tiny choli and dhoti pants.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

Sparkling with sequinned embroidery, a blue tunic takes the attention off the gold bikini underneath.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

An unusual pinafore-style maxi is teamed with a lime green tank top for effect.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

Pleated palazzo pants and a crop top capture the hippie-chic vibe.

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An Anupamaa Dayal creation

Another of Anupamaa's muses in a sari-style skirt, bikini and dupatta poses theatrically for the flashbulbs.