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March 23, 2017

Want to make a stylish statement in swimwear? Take a cue from this show!

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week returned to Istanbul with the Fall/Winter 2017 collection. 

The venue, Grand Pera, saw a spectacular beachwear show by 32 year-old designer Cihan Nacar. 

IMAGE: Turkish fashion model Tulin Sahin, 36, opened the show in a glittering golden bikini. Can't help but notice her uncanny resemblance to supermodel Cindy Crawford.  
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IMAGE: There she is again! This time she sizzled under the limelight in feather, sequins and a pair of golden knee-length boots. 
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IMAGE: Black dominated the runway and models strode down the ramp in luxurious swimwear with feather details, sequins, shimmer and classy boots.
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IMAGE: A model dressed in an ornate silver swimwear that could well be inspired by a Greek warrier costume.
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IMAGE: The designer stuck to black, white, beige and other earthy shades. The highlight of the show were the winged eyeliners worn by the models which gave them a dramatic touch. 
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IMAGE: An exquisite swimwear in black with beads. The swimwear collection is for women who love to glam up their beach wardrobe.
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IMAGE: A lace work bikini with cold shoulders would be perfect for a destination wedding.
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IMAGE: This model leaves little to the imagination in a sheer and crystal bikini.
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IMAGE: How about a brown swimwear with plenty of cleavage on show and heavily encrusted with beads and sequins. 
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IMAGE: This chic and sexy all-black, one-shoulder swimwear with sheer and floral motifs looks undeniably stylish.  
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