Summer 2009 Bathing Suit Trends

The Christmas lights and blow-up Santa have only just been put back into their boxes and already we're thinking about what we'll be wearing this summer. For all you bathing beauties and beach bums, here's a peek at the hot swimsuit trends for Summer '09:


Animal Prints
Grrr, baby, grrr!



top l-r: K Karla Colletto; Le Doux; Diesel
middle l-r: Vix; Athena; Melissa Odabash
bottom l-r: Sauvage; Hermanny by Vix; Christina


Red, White, and Blue
Could it be that our beloved new President has inspired a fresh appreciation for our patriotic colors?



top l-r: Hurley; Camilla and Marc; Shoshanna
middle l-r: Robin Piccone; Tommy Hilfiger Swim; Lenny
bottom l-r: Rampage Swim; Nautica; KanDi Swim


Moroccan Inspiration
You probably can't afford to go, so this might be the next best thing...



top l-r: Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil; Vitamin A; Mara Hoffman
middle l-r: L*Space; Kathleen Cook; V Del Sol
bottom l-r: Tibi; Love True Love; Fantasizer