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30 Ludicrous Bathing Suits

From Spiked Beachwear to Water-Repelling Bikinis

— May 15, 2012 — Fashion
These ludicrous bathing suits point to the seldom-seen side of beachwear. Designers and photographers have attempted to break the typical two or one-piece mold, bringing about novel cuts that make use of unforeseeable fabrics.

Although many choose to stick to time-honored styles, adventurous fashionistas have instead longed for these original looks. Spiked beachwear and water-repelling bikinis have been a part of the response to this acute desire. These unusual pieces are eye-catching, and for those who wish to make bold summer statements, this is the precise impact that is desired.

The visionaries behind these products have preferred an alternative approach to aquatic apparel. By straying away from the bulk of dainty and mostly monochromatic ensembles, they have ushered in a new genre.
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Luxe Latticework Fashion
Luxe Latticework Fashion
The Christine Teigen Vegas Magazine Summer 2011 Spread Goes to Paradise
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Shredded Bathing Suits
Shredded Bathing Suits
The Renata Sozzi L'Officiel Brazil Editorial Shoot is Breathtaking
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Peeping Beachwear
Peeping Beachwear
The Eniko Mihalik Vogue Italia Spread Makes Bathing Suits Exquisitely Fancy
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Micro Loan Bikinis
Micro Loan Bikinis
RubyMoon Swimwear Donates its Profits to Female Entrepreneurs
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Water-Repelling Swimsuits
Water-Repelling Swimsuits
Sun Dry Swim Bathing Suits Ward Off Wetness
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High-Waisted Hipster Swimwear (UPDATE)
High-Waisted Hipster Swimwear (UPDATE)
The Minn0wbather Etsy Shop is Making a Splash
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Printastic Summer Ensembles
Printastic Summer Ensembles
The Marks and Spencer High Summer 2011 Lookbook is Uber Chic
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Transparent Swimsuit Covers
Transparent Swimsuit Covers
Elena Baguci in 'Almighty Goddess' for Modern Luxury
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Spiked Beachwear
Spiked Beachwear
Rio Jade Maddison Creates Powder Puff Fierceness
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Bound Bathing Suits
Bound Bathing Suits
Luiza Bonadiman Ties Up Summer Swimwear
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Slinky Sustainable Swimwear
Slinky Sustainable Swimwear
Eco Swim by Aqua Green Sells Earth-Loving Bikinis
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Black Swan Swimsuits
Black Swan Swimsuits
The New Betsey Johnson Swimwear Collection Pays Tribute to Ballet Fashion
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Guidette-Designed Swimwear
Guidette-Designed Swimwear
The JWoww for Perfect Tan Bikinis Line is Functional & Fashionable
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Eco-Savvy Swimsuits
Eco-Savvy Swimsuits
Sassy Sustainable Swimwear for the Environmental Fashionista
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Buckling Bathing Suits
Buckling Bathing Suits
Julia Dunstall Straps Down in Stunning Swimwear for Foam Magazine
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Seaside Styles
Seaside Styles
Sea Shells Adorn Beach-Inspired Fashions for Summer 2009
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Accordion Cut Swimwear
Accordion Cut Swimwear
Sexy Suits in the Zimmermann Summer 2010 Look Book
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Chestcavity Enhancing Swimwear
Chestcavity Enhancing Swimwear
Pistol Panties Bathing Suits Accentuate Through Minimalization
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Hot Hipster Bodywear Lookbooks
Hot Hipster Bodywear Lookbooks
Sultry Bathing Suits in the new American Apparel SS 2011 Collection
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Native-Inspired Beachwear
Native-Inspired Beachwear
The One Teaspoon Swimwear 2011 Collection Has a Tribal Appeal
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3D Swimsuit Shoots
3D Swimsuit Shoots
Harper's Bazaar China June 2010 3D Issue is Fashionably Advanced
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Laser-Cut Beachwear
Laser-Cut Beachwear
Fashion Rio Presents the Lenny Spring 2012 Summer Collection
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Coquettish Crocheted Swimwear
Coquettish Crocheted Swimwear
The Lisa Maree AW 2011 Collection Shows Off Sensual Knitted Designs
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Sailor Swimsuits
Sailor Swimsuits
Vintage-Inspired Modern Bathing Suits & Bikinis by FablesbyBarrie
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Corset Bathing Suits
Corset Bathing Suits
Agent Provocateur Swimwear is Super Steamy
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Ultra Vibrant Bikinis
Ultra Vibrant Bikinis
The Primark Swimwear Summer 2011 Lookbook is Bold and Bright
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LED Bikinis
LED Bikinis
Sexy or Wierdest LED Design Ever?
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Webbed Beachwear
Webbed Beachwear
The MIKOH Swimwear Collection is Stylishly Practical
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Topless Bikinis
Topless Bikinis
Long Locks are Needed for the Latest Victoria's Secret Swimwear
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Barely-There Bikinis
Barely-There Bikinis
Scandalous Swimsuits to Flaunt Nearly Everything You've Got
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