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Red Carter's Red Button Bikini

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When it comes to haute couture swimwear design, nobody does it better than Red Carter.

The South Beach designer who dubs himself the “Austin Powers of the bikini business” is known for creating one-of-a-kind, original swimwear that incorporates pop culture in his swimwear themes.

In short, Red Carter bikinis are drop-dead sexy. Just check out this red-hot bikini designed to push all the right Buttons when you wear it on deck or at the beach.

This nautical-inspired two piece from his “Red Buttons” line features a well-constructed Triangle top that ties in the back and neck.

But the real highlight of this swimsuit is the Boy Short bikini bottom! It’s sporty, stylish and sexy all at the same time with to-die for white buttons to accent the whole look.

The fire-engine red, boy-toy bikini is an easy showstopper, so if you want to get noticed on deck… this is a definite yes!

Red Carter Rocks

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He bills himself as the “Austin Powers” of the bikini business, and one look at Red Carter’s sexy swimwear line will help you understand why.

Based in South Beach, the ecclectic swimwear designer has carved out a niche for himself by defining the “South Beach” look. He’s managed to create standout pieces that incorporate the feel and passion of SOBE.

That’s one of the reasons why we love Red Carter’s designs. We also love the way he uses unique prints and detailed embellishments in his swimwear elements. And the cutouts on his monokinis are to die for!

Red Carter’s iconic designs are so sought after that his fashion shows draw top celebrities such as Anna Kornikova. We give his swimwear for 2009 a big two thumbs up.

Red Carter: South Beach's Bikini Maverick

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These days, South Beach swimwear designer, Red Carter, is almost as famous as his glamorous swimsuit creations and the celebrities who wear them.

Red Carter unveiled his 2009 collection this summer at the Mercedes-Benz Swimwear show in Miami. The 35-year-old designer was also named the “Mercedes-Benz Presents” talents for his swimwear innovation.

Earlier this year, Red Carter received another distinction of honor when Project Runway host Heidi Klum graced the pages of Sports Illustrated alongside funnyman Will Ferrell. Heidi sported several Red Carter swimsuits including his sexy, multi-colored “Navajo” bikini.

And Red Carter doesn’t disappoint with his 2009 collection. Drawing inspiration from the Roaring ’20s, he incorporates a mixture of contemporary and retro-style bikinis, cut-out monokinis, maillots and “old Hollywood” glamour bathing suits.

Photo courtesy: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Swimwear Trend: Exotic Florals

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Remember those Floridian floral prints of yesteryear… somewhat reminiscent of your grandma’s favorite house dress? Yes, those vintage prints were once gaudy, but now they’ve undergone an extreme makeover and are making a comeback in swimwear fashion.

The trend is being set… when it comes to designer swimwear, exotic floral prints of the bohemian-chic kind are officially what’s in for 2009.

Look for swimwear in a variety of hippie-inspired and ethnic “flower child” themes from the 60′s other retro motifs from designers like Red Carter and Salinas.

At the 2009 Swimwear Show in Miami, we saw this fabulous look first-hand at our appointment with Luli Fama. Both models are sporting vibrant, multi-colored bikinis from the “Encanto” line that feature cool patchwork and quilt-print designs for a hippie look.

To the left is a spicy, crystalyzed and ring Triangle top with matching tie sides. On the right is a sizzling halter top featuring an attractive ring-shaped detail in the center with a hipster bottom.

You can’t go wrong with this swimwear fashion trend. As long as the floral print has a retro feel to it, you’re in good shape. Then mix-n-match vintage Floral bikini tops with striped bottoms (and visa versa) and head to South Beach.

Anna Kournikova Loves Red Carter

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Anna Kournikova was spotted in the front row at the Red Carter Swimwear Show in Miami. Yes, we know that she is or was married to latin pop star Enrique Iglesias (depending on which rumors you believe), but Anna and Red have a number of things in common.

They both live in the fashionable “South of 5th area” in Miami, home to the rich and famous, and we are sure Anna looks great in Red’s suits. Besides that, we are not sure if there is any other connection. Anna may be the most ubiqutous celebrity in Miami. We have seen her a number of times bopping around South Beach and Anna sightings are often. The much covered Anna is in yet another spread, this time modeling sexy swimsuits in Maxim.
She has been known to frequent the Taste bakery on Alton Road in her sweats, where her picture is posted on their bulletin board. Compared to tennis supertstar and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, Maria Sharapova, Anna is quite small but has a fit body and great legs. Anna has also graced the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimwear issue. We could also picture her in this sexy Anna Kosturova cut-out monokini.

Pictured next to Anna is famed model diva Irene Marie of the eponomously named modeling agency. The Irene Marie agency was spotlighted on the very short running MTV show “8th and Ocean.”