August 27, 2008

Down Under Water

Anna & Boy Swimwear

Michael Phelps clearly dominates the swim arena (and the chiseled jaw/bulging bicep arena).

But Australia is coming up from down under.

The new Aussie swim collection Anna & Boy goes for the gold. The designers (a duo from Vogue Australia) get a great start off the block with ’70s-inspired pieces in distinct prints.

Break your cute record in a halter bikini with a zigzagging Amalfi print in primary colors. Dive into the African-pattern one-piece in crisscrossing shades of purple. Or go freestyle in the black bandeau bikini with ruffles.

A surprise contender at the turn: the A-line trapeze dress. In a purple print, it’s a (back)stroke of genius.

And on the men’s team: varied-length print shorts.

All in all, quite the medley.

Available at Base at the Delano, 1682 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach (305-672-2000 or baseworld.com). To see styles, go to annaandboy.com.