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The Best Swimwear From the Spring 2012 Runways

Hannah Weil — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:02:58 PDT

With each 2012 Spring collection, we've been treated to a peek at the swimwear the upcoming season will bring. This time around, the one-piece rules. From sleek iterations at Michael Kors to the retro-inspired, sporty style at Marc by Marc Jacobs and the sexy, tribal-infused cutouts at Herve Leger, we might be seeing less of the bikini, but with so many ways to wear a one-piece, we doubt we'll miss it all that much. Click through for 16 of our favorite swim styles from the Spring runways.

Ryan Lochte Beats Michael Phelps For Gold: Get to Know The Lochtenator

Tara Sharp — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:20:00 PDT

Michael who? OK, we haven't forgotten Phelps yet, but there's a new kid in town who's dazzling us with his ripped body, gold medals, and diamond-encrusted grill. Well, grill aside, Ryan Lochte aka "The Lochtenator" is looking mighty fine in his skimpy swimwear, and he's making waves in the competitive sporting world with his first-place win today over teammate Phelps at the FINA World Championships.

"New" may be a misnomer, as the 26-year-old American swimmer is already a six-time Olympic medalist and has carried both World Swimmer of the Year and American Swimmer of the Year titles. Besides his sparkly teeth, some other fun facts on the hottie include that his mother is Cuban, he majored in sport management in college, and he has a tattoo of the Olympic rings on the inside of his right bicep. Now onto the photo album! (And try not to drool.)

Kick Off Summer With Our Favorite Swim Editorials

Noria Morales — Fri, 27 May 2011 10:00:00 PDT

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! The unofficial start of summer marks this weekend, and for us that means glorious anticipation of a season of beach trips, barbeques, and total chillin'. To kick things off, we've gathered 15 of our favorite swimsuit editorials, with ultra gorgeous appearances from models including Daria, Lara, and Arlenis. Click to see hot models and hot swimsuits come together in our Memorial Day ode to the swimsuit.

Smokin' Hot: Zimmermann's Summer Swim Lookbook

Noria Morales — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:34:01 PDT

Is it beach time yet? Australian brand Zimmermann released their Summer swim lookbook, and we almost drooled on our computer screens as we flipped through the incredibly chic, sexy swimwear. It didn't help matters that it was shot in some of the bluest waters we've ever seen. Click through this slideshow to see the fantastic swim looks from Zimmermann this Summer.

Lara Stone Strips Down to Bikinis For Vogue US

Noria Morales — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:01:12 PDT

We love the curves and gap-toothed beauty of Lara Stone, so we're thrilled to see her modeling the season's swim in this sexy, glowing story shot by Mario Testino for Vogue. It's filled with luscious swimsuits, a couple of hot guy model cameos, a sunny Rio de Janeiro backdrop, and references to Brigitte Bardot's sex kitten appeal. If you weren't psyched for Summer already, click through these pictures and we promise you will be.

Study Links Swimming Pool Chemicals to Cancer

FitSugar — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 03:00:25 PDT

I'm not gonna lie, but this piece of news has me kind of sad: a small study is linking swimming in chlorinated pools to cancer. In the first of three studies, Spanish researchers looked at the effects of 49 healthy adults who spent 40 minutes swimming in an indoor chlorinated pool. Genetic indicators from blood and urine samples from the participants pointed to an increase in cancer risk and respiratory effects like asthma.

What's a gal to do, especially since cooler temps mean more indoor swim sessions? First off, researchers are not suggesting that we stop swimming. It's a new study in its beginning stages, so the long-term effects - if any - of swimming in chlorinated waters is still unknown. Chlorine is still the common chemical used to disinfect pools, but many fitness centers are starting to disinfect their pools with a low chlorination system. Also, be sure to shower with soap and water immediately after exiting the pool; this will wash off any residual effects that may be on your body.

Quadranga Red Asymmetrical Bikini: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:00:22 PDT

It's prime time to test your bikini smarts. But first, help me dissect this Quadranga Red Asymmetrical Bikini ($142). I can handle sexy, but the bottom piece is borderline crazy - check out the revealing back! One thing's for sure: It would get a girl noticed right away. What do you think, would you wear it, or is it too revealing?

Submit your own Love It or Hate It, and take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here!

New Agent Provocateur Zahra Swimsuit: Love It or Hate It?

FabSugar — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:00:22 PDT

If you dig swimwear that looks like lingerie, then look no further than this Agent Provocateur Zahra Swimsuit ($790, coming soon). The corset tie detail is super sassy, the low-cut cups incredibly sexy, the satin fabric oh-so-sleek. But I would rather wear this in the bedroom than on the beach. What about you?

Submit your own Love It or Hate It, and take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here!

On Our Radar: Agent Provocateur Swimwear

FabSugar — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:00:22 PDT

You can always depend on Agent Provocateur to be a lot saucy and a little sweet. That's just the vibe of their newest Summer swimwear line. The pinup-style shapes are super cute and the colors run from fierce fuchsia to nautical prints. There's one thing that underscores it all: sex appeal. The pieces run $90-$240, so if you're in the market for something to make a splash, check these out.

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Sneak Peek! H&M Summer '08 Swim Collection

FabSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:00:22 PDT

H&M's swim collection has been released, which means we can now look forward to super sunny days!

The new head of design Ann-Sofie Johansson made sure to incorporate colors and the ethnic trend. “We wanted to create something very colorful and light, with stand-out print. We were inspired by hot holidays in Africa, India, Hawaii and South America; hence ethnic-style prints such as tropical flowers and leaves, ikat designs, dip-dyes and ombre effects.”

H&M fans can expect bohemian maxi dresses, kimono-sleeved beach cover ups, and lots of earthy bikinis. Accessories include fringed scarves, African-inspired bold jewelery, and raffia-soled flip-flops and peep-toe espadrille wedges.

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Photos courtesy of H&M