Stylish Swimwear Collections for Summer 2011

Yissel Cabrera
Summer is right around the corner, so it's time to invest in this year's hottest swimsuits. Designers are plenty, however, the trendiest and most sought after styles are by certain swimwear designers often overlooked. Whether your looking for a sexy one piece or skin revealing bikinis, these swimwear collection hold this summer's must have piece.

Despi Swimwear is created by Brazilian designer Despina Filios is the creator behind Despi swimwear, a Brazilian bikini line making several appearance in the notable Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition year after year. Made in her hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Despi evokes modern glamour with a sophisticated line of bikinis. The Despi Swimwear collection features detailed embroidery, beaded accessories, or gold embellishments. For 2011, the color scheme focuses on neutrals and rich jeweled tones such as purple and copper.

One Piece:
The Black Kate One-Piece carries a nostalgic Hollywood glamour. This retro inspired one-piece features a sweetheart style underwire top, button detailing along the torso and a black ruffle hem.

Bikini:
The Kiss Eva Bikini evokes a classic pin-up style with a halter top with soft molded cups and a ruffled bottom offering full coverage at the rear.

L*Space Swimwear has been in business for over 10 years. Since its inception in 1997, the line has built a strong celebrity following of trend-setting stars such as Jessica Alba, Cameron Diaz, Gwen Stefani, Anna Lynn McCord and Lauren Conrad. It's newest collection includes sexy silhouettes, eco-friendly fabrics, and bold colors and prints. Each piece is designed to be worn together or mix and match options and fits. What you can expect are dramatic details such as gold and silver chain hardware, trendy fringe, rouching, and ruffles.

One Piece:
Stardust Beige Monokini is designed a sexy deep V with dramatic front fringe and side cutouts. The sparking nude fabric is stunning against a glistening tanned body

Bikini:
Sunkissed Black Bikini features a classic bandeau top with a sweetheart neckline and tie detail at mid bust. The bottom offers beautiful detailing with a stretchy braid at each hip and Intricate braiding at the back.

Established in Colombia, South America nearly 20 years ago, OndadeMar Swimwear is still a fashionable and coveted swimwear line by fashionistas. Over the years, OndadeMar Swimwear has been featured in Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, In-Style, Shape, Fitness, Seventeen, Bazaar, Marie Claire and featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition in 2001. Not to mention its distinguished celebrity following which includes superstars such as Kim Cattrall.

One Piece:
Fuerte Ventura Monokini features a sexy snake print pattern with gold hardware that ties at neck and back. The back offer a moderate coverage at the rear.

Bikini:
Gold Demi Underwire was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2010. This sexy gold demi top is designed in a sparkly material with a gold OndadeMar detail at the center. The matching shimmer gold hipster bottom features an adjustable drawstring at each side while providing moderate coverage in the rear.

Published by Yissel Cabrera

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