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

Rachel Pally Launches Swim

Los Angeles designer Rachel Pally is one of my favorites for her insanely stylish jersey dresses and tops that are as comfy and easy-fitting as they are pretty, and now she's dipping the proverbial toe in the pool of swimwear.

Her debut collection is set to hit stores in June, and includes four one-piece suits, six bikini tops, and four bikini bottoms, all in solids, stripes, or a leafy print. One piece that's guaranteed to stand out is the sinfully sexy Belize style (pictured), not just for its plunging neckline, but for the barely-there back that resembles a two-piece from behind.

And if you're feeling a little apprehensive about exposing your body on the beach this summer, no need. "We made sure that we have everybody's body type covered," the Queen of Jersey told WWD.

Jessica Simpson Swimwear Line at Mercedes Benz Miami

Things really heated up in Miami this past Saturday when Jessica Simpson unveiled her eponymous line of swimwear at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Here are pics from the runway.

Images from MBFashionWeek.com

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