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Top 9 Sports Illustrated Swimsuits for Women

By , About.com Guide

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.

1. Luli Fama Swimsuits

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.

2. Poko Pano Swimsuits by Paola Robba in Sports Illustrated

So much style in so little material distinguishes these fashion-forward swimsuits.

3. Beach Bunny Swimsuits in Sports Illustrated

Beach Bunny swimsuits come in a variety of sexy styles, and some of the very sweetest have a lipstick-imprint pattern.

4. Becca Swim in Sports Illustrated

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.

5. Everything But Water Swimsuits in Sports Illustrated

This online swimsuit seller carries many brands that appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

6. Indah Swimsuits in Sports Illustrated

So little fabric, so much sex appeal, Indah swimsuits barely covered the Sports Illustrated models.

7. Gottex Swimsuits in Sports Illustrated

This is not your mother's Gottex swimsuit. This year's line features prints both jungle and botanical.

8. Sports Illustrated Swimsuits at Everything But Water

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.

9. Full List of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Designers

Includes URLS or phone numbers or other means to contact the creators of this year's Swimsuit Edition fashion.

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