Photographs: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim
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
Image: A Have Faith Swimwear creationNext 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
Image: A Beach Bunny Swimwear creationBeach Bunny Swimwear offered up this plunging white one-piece with a panel of lace adorning the chest.
Mix it all up
Image: An Aguaclara creationA 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
Image: A Jogo Beach creationWith her blonde locks and matching swimwear, this stunner does justice to a Jogo Beach design.
Lingerie touches
Image: A Luli Fama creationWe see another bright Luli Fama one-piece, a monokini with string detailing and a matching cover-up -- skimpy, slinky and alluring!
In the pink
Image: An Aqua Di Lara creationAqua Di Lara offered up this fuschia beauty with a wispy sheer robe adding a touch of glamour.
Deep blue
Image: A Diesel creationSporty 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
Image: A Dolores Cortes creationThis funky, flattering cut-away with geometric motif by Dolores Cortes gets a double thumbs-up.
Nautical nuances
Image: A Beach Bunny Swimwear creationHere, Beach Bunny Swimwear takes a nautical turn with this ribbon-tied, striped two-piece.
Accessory attraction
Image: An L'Space by Monica Wise creationThis string bikini from L*Space by Monica Wise was jazzed up with a lovely necklace and yellow headscarf.
Evergreen
Image: A Kooey Swimwear Australia creationEarthy yet sensual, this leaf-patterned one-sider in its foliage hue from Kooey Swimwear Australia was a big hit.
Flirty femme
Image: An Aguaclara creationAnother Aguaclara creation takes to the ramp -- a vivacious string bikini with matching ruffled mini.
Summer skies
Image: A Diesel creationHugging the model's curves, this solid blue set of boy-shorts and triangle bikini top from Diesel is young and fresh.
Black is back
Image: A White Sands Australia creationWill 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
Image: A Lisa Blue creationLisa Blue took us back to a bygone era with her high-waisted two-pieces, complete with artistic prints.
Umbrella gal
Image: An L'Space by Monica Wise creationAnother 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
Image: A Tavik Swimwear creationThis tasselled monokini from Tavik Swimwear had snake appeal with its reptilian print.
Dual drama
Image: An A.Z Araujo creationAnother 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
Image: A Caffe Swimwear creationCaffe Swimwear kept things simple with this posh white bikini, with just flashes of colour at the buckles.
Rich Prussian
Image: A Norma Kamali Swimwear creationHigh cuts, low cuts and a rich blue -- this little cutie from Norma Kamali Swimwear is so French Riviera!
Coral class
Image: A Jogo Beach creationCoral is one of the hottest shades this season and Jogo Beach jumped onto the bandwagon with this lovely two-piece.
Contrast couture
Image: A Caffe Swimwear creationLight and dark blue come together in sheen-tinged union on this Caffe Swimwear halterneck bikini.
Naughty in net
Image: An Aqua Di Lara creationCut-away? One-piece? You decide, but we love the peek-a-boo effect on this gold-netted Aqua Di Lara swimsuit.
Edgy leopard
Image: A Luli Fama creationA sultry catwalker showcases this Luli Fama wonder, a bright green and gold cross-over wrap with cups and matching briefs.
Abstract
Image: A Zingara creationZingara gives us some zing on the ramp with this feminine abstract.
Sunshine style
Image: A Cia Maritima creationStand out in this bright yellow Cia Maritima one-piece, fastened with a buckle at the navel.
Bondage
Image: A Red Carter creationTaking up on the bondage theme we have a monokini by Red Carter, set off by a Plexiglas necklace.
Dare to bare
Image: A Poko Pano creationPoko Pano goes bold with this cleavage-boosting strapless piece.
Hippie vibe
Image: An L'Space by Monica Wise creationAnd 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?
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