Every winter Sports Illustrated publishes its much-awaited annual swimsuit issue, filled with tan, willowy models in poses that suggest they are equally adept at indoor sports.
Eye candy for many male readers, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue also works as a shopping guide for women, cluing them in to the latest swim suits, bathing suits, bikinis, and thongs for the beach. Below are some of the best-looking beachwear brands appearing in Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit edition.
Designer Luli Fama's swimsuits appear every year in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue as well as on her Web site. Luli Fama's sexy, pretty, and ultra-hot bikinis offer buyers a choice of tops and bottoms. Warning: The sites' music is very loud, so turn down speakers before clicking.
So much style in so little material distinguishes these fashion-forward swimsuits.
Beach Bunny swimsuits come in a variety of sexy styles, and some of the very sweetest have a lipstick-imprint pattern.
Designed for the woman who doesn't need over-the-top colors to attract attention, Becca swim bikinis are available in colors -- but not shapes -- you would find in a boardroom.
This online swimsuit seller carries many brands that appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
So little fabric, so much sex appeal, Indah swimsuits barely covered the Sports Illustrated models.
This is not your mother's Gottex swimsuit. This year's line features prints both jungle and botanical.
Everything But Water sells swimsuits made by several designers whose creations appear in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Among this year's are ABS by Allen Schwartz, Despi, Karla Colletto, and Red Carter.
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