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Miami FW: Hot bods in bikinis, sexy swimwear!

Last updated on: July 19, 2011 18:09 IST
A Luli Fama creation

It's that time of year again -- we bring you the best off the runway from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012!

The last five days have seen sun and fun capital of the world Miami showcase the best of swimwear at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2012.

This seventh season of showings saw the biggest turnout of international designers yet. Oiled and toned models took to the ramp in creations by Lisa Blue, White Sands Australia and True Religion, among others. Check it out!

We start off with this flirty ruffled Luli Fama floral, with light studded detailing -- a little bling, a lot of skin!

Denim dazzler

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A Have Faith Swimwear creation

Next we have these high-waisted denim boy-shorts and striped bikini top from Have Faith Swimwear. Beware, only the uber-sexy and confident can carry this style off!

Racy in lace

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A Beach Bunny Swimwear creation

Beach Bunny Swimwear offered up this plunging white one-piece with a panel of lace adorning the chest.

Mix it all up

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An Aguaclara creation

A model with a distinctly Indian look shows off a two-piece with hardware detailing, and a mix of multi-colour and animal prints.

Golden bombshell

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A Jogo Beach creation

With her blonde locks and matching swimwear, this stunner does justice to a Jogo Beach design.

Lingerie touches

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A Luli Fama creation

We see another bright Luli Fama one-piece, a monokini with string detailing and a matching cover-up -- skimpy, slinky and alluring!

In the pink

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An Aqua Di Lara creation

Aqua Di Lara offered up this fuschia beauty with a wispy sheer robe adding a touch of glamour.

Deep blue

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A Diesel creation

Sporty and sexy at the same time, this one-sided bikini from Diesel shows off a deep blue tone and is emblazoned with branding for Skyy Vodka.

Gorgeous geometry

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A Dolores Cortes creation

This funky, flattering cut-away with geometric motif by Dolores Cortes gets a double thumbs-up.

Nautical nuances

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A Beach Bunny Swimwear creation

Here, Beach Bunny Swimwear takes a nautical turn with this ribbon-tied, striped two-piece.

Accessory attraction

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An L'Space by Monica Wise creation

This string bikini from L*Space by Monica Wise was jazzed up with a lovely necklace and yellow headscarf.

Evergreen

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A Kooey Swimwear Australia creation

Earthy yet sensual, this leaf-patterned one-sider in its foliage hue from Kooey Swimwear Australia was a big hit.

Flirty femme

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An Aguaclara creation

Another Aguaclara creation takes to the ramp -- a vivacious string bikini with matching ruffled mini.

Summer skies

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A Diesel creation

Hugging the model's curves, this solid blue set of boy-shorts and triangle bikini top from Diesel is young and fresh.

Black is back

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A White Sands Australia creation

Will classic black swimsuits ever go out of style? Not if White Sands Australia has anything to say about it -- dig this deep-necked design.

Retro razzle-dazzle

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A Lisa Blue creation

Lisa Blue took us back to a bygone era with her high-waisted two-pieces, complete with artistic prints.

Umbrella gal

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An L'Space by Monica Wise creation

Another offering from L*Space by Monica Wise, this cute little set shows off coral and white separates, with a chunky necklace and umbrella added on for effect.

Tasselled tantaliser

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A Tavik Swimwear creation

This tasselled monokini from Tavik Swimwear had snake appeal with its reptilian print.

Dual drama

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An A.Z Araujo creation

Another one-shoulder, this time by A.Z Araujo, shows off a studded bodice and it looks like it could go well with jeans as well as for a day by the sea.

Pristine and pretty

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A Caffe Swimwear creation

Caffe Swimwear kept things simple with this posh white bikini, with just flashes of colour at the buckles.

Rich Prussian

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A Norma Kamali Swimwear creation

High cuts, low cuts and a rich blue -- this little cutie from Norma Kamali Swimwear is so French Riviera!

Coral class

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A Jogo Beach creation

Coral is one of the hottest shades this season and Jogo Beach jumped onto the bandwagon with this lovely two-piece.

Contrast couture

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A Caffe Swimwear creation

Light and dark blue come together in sheen-tinged union on this Caffe Swimwear halterneck bikini.

Naughty in net

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An Aqua Di Lara creation

Cut-away? One-piece? You decide, but we love the peek-a-boo effect on this gold-netted Aqua Di Lara swimsuit.

Edgy leopard

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A Luli Fama creation

A sultry catwalker showcases this Luli Fama wonder, a bright green and gold cross-over wrap with cups and matching briefs.

Abstract

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A Zingara creation

Zingara gives us some zing on the ramp with this feminine abstract.

Sunshine style

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A Cia Maritima creation

Stand out in this bright yellow Cia Maritima one-piece, fastened with a buckle at the navel.

Bondage

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A Red Carter creation

Taking up on the bondage theme we have a monokini by Red Carter, set off by a Plexiglas necklace.

Dare to bare

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A Poko Pano creation

Poko Pano goes bold with this cleavage-boosting strapless piece.

Hippie vibe

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An L'Space by Monica Wise creation

And finally, this L*Space by Monica Wise bikini and wrap skirt, with their wavy motif, give off a distinctly hippie vibe that is only enhanced by the model's headband.

Ready to hit the beach yet?