Was it beachwear or was it lingerie? This was a question that sparked many spectators intrigue at the Beach Bunny Swimwear collection, presented during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011. Suits of leather and lace, along with eye bandage, and the sound of electro set the mood at the showing last Friday. That is, with a lineup of some rather curvaceous models that daubed a hint of controversy down the runway. As if that wasn’t enough to light the match, the front row was star packed with none less than celebrity sisters, Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, as well as Disney’s darling, Selena Gomez.

Scoop tops, monokinis, and ruched bottoms, came mostly in hues of black, aqua, white, and gold. Trims were embellished with black lace applique and metallic hardware on most of the pieces, bringing forth a feel of ultimate sensuality. One-piece suits featured halter ties with an opening at the chest, and segmented cuts. The models gallanted down the set with sheer, black, thigh-high stockings brimmed in lace, that blurred the lines between resort wear and bedroom wear. Whether the collection was sexy to the extreme, or simply on the edgy side, is up to you to decide. What we can call for certain is that this year, the Beach Bunny tent gave the audience something to talk about.

Photography by Marco Graziani