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06/05/09
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| Bikini.com may be the world’s biggest beach party – but we think we may be spotting some even bigger beach party animals during the upcoming weekend of June 11-14 at The Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. What’s the Hukilau? Well in old Hawaiian days, it was a traditional Hawaiian fishing festival, where a giant net was cast into the sea that the villagers pulled back to shore. It emphasized the spirit of family and community. This groovy modern day Hukilau is a net thrown out to the entire world, bringing lovers of “Mid-Century Polynesian Pop” and “Tiki” culture from all over the world together for a very special swinging weekend celebration. It's Tiki Geek Chic!
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Organized by Tiki Kiliki (aka Christie White, but it’s so much cooler calling her Tiki), past events have been weekends full of entertainment and laughs. The crowd is full of beautiful girls in vintage Hawaiian outfits and guys in cool Hawaiian shirts and hats. (We’re not sure if they look like that all the time, but it sure is fun for a weekend.) Event highlights will include the surf sounds of Los Straitjackets, the Tikki Beach Boat Cruise, a presentation from Mai-Tai cocktail expert Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, a tiki art show, the annual pilgrimage to the world-famous Mai-Kai, and one of our favorite groups, The Intoxicators. If you can make it to Fort Lauderdale, you should not miss the Hukilau 2009-- we will be there with our flaming drinks and hula skirts on. For more information, check out The Hukilau.
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Here are some pics from past Hukilaus - good times, good times. |
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05/21/09
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American Idol finale gets a double dose of bikinis! | |
| The competition was definitely on during the finals of American Idol last night -- but not just because of the singing. Famed contestant Katrina Darrell (aka "Bikini Girl"), strutted her new and "improved" figure during the grand finale while singing an earnest version of "Vision of Love". Not to be outdone, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, who had been clashing with Bikini Girl during the season, sprang into action against her nemesis, singing a far better rendition during the singing catfight. To further ensure that she showed Bikini Girl just who was the winner of their own little competition, Kara launched a personal wardrobe malfunction which allowed her to rip open her dress, showing off her own bikini bod (and may we say, not bad at all.) The normally outspoken judge suddenly became demure, and it was explained that she had entered this bikini contest for charity. Hey Kara -- we'll be happy to donate to the charity of your choice, if you model for Bikini.com. But based on last night, please don't write our theme song.
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08/08/08
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Runway Central - Custo Barcelona Swimwear Fashion Show | |
| Bikini.com's editorial coverage of the 2009 swimwear collections from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week continues! The Custo Barcelona fashion brand was created by Barcelona brothers Custo and David Balmau after an inspiring trip to California, where they encountered the surfer lifestyle in the south and the psychedelic lifestyle in the north. They focused their efforts on screen printing and bold graphic design, and created a distinctive and innovative style recognized the world over. Known for playing with signature fabric and print combinations, Custo Barcelona presented its first complete swimwear collection on Friday night. | | |   
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The color scheme was vibrant and happy, using a palette of strong colors like fuchsia, orange and turquoise with a touch of metallics. Velvet fabrics were a particular fave, and wood and ceramic beads and ethnic pompoms added embellishment to simple silhouettes. The retro prints were inspired by ethnic references from Turkish kilims, exotic flowers, stripes and oriental mosaics -- but somehow the pairings of graphics and fabrics merged perfectly. Coverups shared the same inspiration, including caftans, sarongs and tunics adorned with tassels and fringe. It was a fashion forward fusion of materials and graphics that’s sure to be “muy caliente” in stores and on the beach! |
  
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07/22/08
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Runway Central - Ed Hardy Swimwear Fashion Show | |
| If you love Ed Hardy, you're not alone. The biggest celebrities in the world, ranging from Madonna, Shakira, Janet Jackson, Eva Longoria, Beyonce and Jessica Alba, to Shaquille O'Neal and David Beckham are fans of sexy French designer Christian Audigier's vintage tattoo inspired designs. | | |   
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The swimwear line is the newest addition to the Ed Hardy apparel collection, and each piece is individually made with the creative original Ed Hardy tattoo graphics such as hearts, roses, skulls and flames. The prints are sublimated into rich Italian swimwear fabrics and then adorned with crystals, jeweled hardware and colorful foiling to make each style totally dazzling and unique. You have to have the body and attitude to carry these swimsuits off, but if you do, you'll totally look like a rock star. (And yes that goes for the men's collection too.) |
  
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The Ed Hardy swimwear fashion show was one of the most fun we've ever attended, with all kinds of celebs including TV hostess/model Cindy Taylor and colorful basketball player Dennis Rodman. There were several swinging Christian Audigier/Ed Hardy after parties, including one at Miami Beach hotspot Mynt hosted by luscious swimsuit supermodel and friend of Bikini.com Joanna Krupa. Party like a rock star! |
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07/18/08
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Runway Central - DIESEL Swimwear Fashion Show | |
| You might think the bikini world is all fun and games, but for some people, it's a business too. This week, the eyes of fashion insiders, journalists, buyers, celebrities, stylists and VIP's are turning to Miami Beach for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim Show. In plain English, it's where bikini experts from around the world check out next year's upcoming swimwear trends as models strut their stuff on the runway. And yes, they're really looking at the swimsuits and not the models. Of course it helps to have free tropical drinks, super cool music, swaying palm trees and beautiful people hanging around too. The event is centered at Miami Beach's historic Raleigh Hotel, which has one of the most famous and majestic art deco swimming pools in the world. After the runway shows, everyone heads off to the famous South Beach private parties for mingling, networking, and festivities. Invitation only! | | |   
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The five day event provides three runway venues for top designers to debut their collections, and is produced in conjunction with the Swimwear Association of Florida's annual swimwear trade show nearby. Of course Bikini.com was invited by designers to cover the shows in pursuit of discovering the latest trends in swimwear, so the millions of Bikini.com fans out there around the world can make us proud and look good on the beach. |
  
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Last night Italian designer Diesel kicked the Swim Show off with the premiere of its Spring 2009 Collection for guys and girls, in a crazy sporty poolside fashion show and celebration. Pharrell Williams' protege, Teyana Taylor of TV show "My Super Sweet 17" fame (and singer of "Google Me") modeled in the show. Check out some of the Diesel looks for 2009...we'll be reporting on all the highlights and trends for 2009 in future Bikini.com stories, so stay tuned. |
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07/09/08
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Sara Hoots wins Miss Hooters International 2008 | |
| We'd like to congratulate Bikini.com Supermodel Sara Hoots, who just won $50,000 after being crowned Miss Hooters International 2008 last night! There were 128 gorgeous bronzed beauties, but only one could take the title and we think it was a great choice. Last night Bikini.com joined the festivities at the 12th Annual Hooters Pageant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sara looked stunning as always, and will now be the face of Hooters for the next 12 months. Our friends at Hooters were also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the opening of the first Hooters restaurant (put that in your bikini history book!) Lots of celebrity judges participated, including racecar driver Helio Castroneves, golfer John Daly, basketball star John Salley and our long-time buddy Lou Maggio, who has discovered and managed many top models including Brooke Burke and Joanna Krupa. | | |   
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We'd also like to congratulate upcoming Bikini.com All-Stars Sara Barrett, who won Miss Photogenic, and LeAngela Davis, who placed in the top ten. You'll see more of them here on Bikini.com very soon. |
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Thanks to the entire team at Hooters for putting on such a fabulous event and congrats again to our Tall Texan, Sara! |
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07/16/07
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Miami Beach Swimwear Fashion Shows Kickoff! | |
| What would Bikini.com be without bikinis? Well thank goodness we have the producers at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim Show to help guide us as to what’s gonna be hot (or not) in swimwear in the year to come. It’s not just a fashion show – it’s an bikini-tastic event, full of celebs, hot weather and even hotter people, all worthy of Bikini.com's admiration.
We’ll give you more details of the Miami Swim Show in coming weeks, but here are some quick highlights… | | | |
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This year’s show kicked off with a special presentation by Jacquelyne Love and her Bella Mar Swim line, followed by an astounding performance by the legendary Beach Boys, accompanied by John Stamos. Attendees enjoyed a classic live set of the Beach Boys greatest summer hits accompanying models walking the Raleigh Pool runway.
Brazilian designer Amir Slama and his luxurious swimwear label Rosa Chá presented a surreal, “DADA” inspired swimwear embellished with spoons, geometric objects and other surprising accessories… Badgley Mischka debuted their inaugural swimwear collection reminiscent of the styles for their most fabulous looks found on the runways of New York…BECCA by Rebecca Virtue presented a romantic, flirtatious experience that bloomed with color and truly defined the feminine form…Shay Todd presented a tempting yet sensual collection filled with innovation and creative style for the woman who likes to stand out…Miss Bikini, the diaphanous and couture swimwear collection out of Italy by gorgeous designing sisters Alessandra Piacentini and Francesca Piacentini debuted for the first time in the United States…Aussie bikinis created Miami heat as sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann made their U.S. Zimmermann debut with “Bondi-babe” 60s- and 70s-style silhouettes in canary yellow, jade and python prints... True Religion showcased their first-ever swimwear line with an extensive range of vintage-inspired prints, bold hippie florals, intricate paisleys, crocheted patterns, ombré and beaded swimsuits in a bright, wide range of colors…Celebrated Brazilian swimwear designer Mirla Sabino unveiled her beautiful collection which reflected an organic color palette, distinctive prints and unique details of shell and stone that added to the collection’s luxe appeal…Men’s swimwear pioneers Parke & Ronen showed a trendy and chic collection complete with refined details, quality fabrics and an exquisite fit… Miami’s own Red Carter launched his spectacular Resort 2008 Collection for an adoring crowd with a house filled with celebs including Dennis Rodman, celebrity stylist Robert Verdi, and model Tyson Beckford…California designer Ashley Paige showed some awe-inspiring designs and also introduced the Bay County Humane Society’s adorable “celebrity” pups. |
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By all accounts, the climax was the debut of Jessica Simpson’s new swimwear collection. Celebrities such as Jamie-Lynn Sigler was seen sitting front row, next to Jessica’s dad, Joe Simpson. Jessica herself was in attendance, sitting front row to show her support for those hard-working swimsuit models. So Jessica, when does Bikini.com get to shoot you in your new bikini collection? We’re ready for your closeup!
Congrats to all the creative designers who make our bikini-clad world so much more beautiful. More fashion details to come! |
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04/11/07
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More Hot Saki Girls - Anabel Burns | |
| Today meet three more of the Official Hot Saki girls : Anabel Burns, Angela Madonis and Ashley Danielle. Anabel says she likes sleeping, shopping, Red Bull and vodka. Ah, a girl after our own heart! | | |   
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Angela's a girlie girl, is into makeup, hair and hot clothes, and says she wouldn't have it any other way. |
  
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If you're into golf, you might want to bring Ashley along , forget about Tiger Woods, she's a big fan of Arnold Palmer. |
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04/10/07
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Winners of Hot Saki Girls competition | |
| We love hot saki , the drinks and the social networking network. So when our friends at MySaki.com recently held a Hot Saki Girl competition, we were intrigued enough to say, 'Hey, show us more!' Thousands of beautiful women entered the competition in the hopes of winning the opportunity to officially represent the company. The entire Saki community voted ... and 24 were crowned as Official Hot Saki girls. This week, we are pleased to present the 24 Official Hot Saki girls to our Bikini.com family. We'll be introducing them all to you over the next week. To start, here are Alise Dippolito and Amanda Cooke. | | | |
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Alise loves eating Italian food and drinking red wine, so keep that in mind when you're planning the menu.
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Amanda is more of an outdoor gal, and loves running, rock-climbing, hiking and snowboarding. |
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11/30/06
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TV 'Survivor' Star Jenna Morasca does it again! | |
| $1,000,000 winner of 'Survivor: The Amazon' Jenna Morasca has done it again. You might think Jenna would be resting on her laurels (and dollars) after such a big win, but she decided to go the entrepreneurial route and create a new competition, the Model Challenge USA. Jenna got her own start in model searches, and she decided to share her experience and give new prospective models the opportunity to be discovered. This year's 2nd annual challenge was at the historic Warner Theater in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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The winner of the Model Challenge USA for 2006 was beautiful Jennifer Glass. Jen won a modeling contract, online portfolio, a designer Dolce and Gabbana dress, T Mobile cell phone and more. Congrats also go to 1st runner up Tiah Blanks, and 2nd runner up Jessica Tannenbaum.
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We'll be giving you more updates on Jenna, and, of course, more pix and info on lovely Miss Model Challenge USA 2006 winner, Jennifer Glass! |
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05/30/06
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Bikini.com shows off skin :) | |
| Bikini.com has just joined forces with Skinit, the innovative online source for the largest collection of vinyl skins. Now you can customize your favorite electronic devices (including your Ipod, Tivo, cell phone and notebook computer) with unique Bikini.com 'Skins' that are made from professional-grade vinyl, which are printed via a special process that ensures detailed and premium images. The skins are coated with a glossy finish and custom cut, which creates a perfect fit for each device. | | |   
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Check out the Bikini.com Skins! Just choose your favorite Bikini.com Supermodel, then choose the device that you want to 'skin'. Next thing you know, your new Bikini.com Skin will show up in your mailbox, and you'll be the envy of all your friends. Bikini.com Skins protect your beloved gizmo from scratches, and they're easy to apply and remove when you're ready to switch to your new favorite Bikini.com Supermodel. (Hey, we understand.) |
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05/16/06
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Meet Bikini.com New Face, Lacey Clement from Tennessee | |
| If you're a farmer in rural Tennessee, 18 year old Bikini.com New Face Lacey Clement may be the vivacious country girl next door. She's funny, outgoing, and often the ringleader when it comes to doing gentle mischief in a town so small, it doesn't even have a traffic light. All of her best friends are farm girls and guys who love to hang out in the parking lot and 'throw washers' (a country game), or ride their four wheelers. But despite her country lifestyle, this young beauty's aspirations run more towards city sophisticate. She loves to meet new people, shop and spend money, especially on her shoe addiction. Her fantasy is to meet Prince Charming, get married, have kids and live happily every after.
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But first, she would like to be independent, work in the fashion world in a big city 'where there's always something going on', travel and earn her way in life. With her down to earth sweetness and burning ambition, we're sure Lacey will accomplish all of that, and more!
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12/09/05
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Jenna Morasca, winner of Survivor: The Amazon, launches Model Challenge USA. | |
| If you're one of the millions of fans of the TV series, 'Survivor', and you're one of the billions of fans of great looking swimsuit models, then you probably couldn't miss gazing at Jenna Morasca, the $1,000,000 winner of Survivor: The Amazon. In addition to her tenacious Survivor spirit, she's got an entrepreneurial one as well. Jenna has since gone on to many new exciting projects, including hosting a number of TV shows, appearing on many magazine covers and just becoming a fabulous celebrity. But the project that's nearest and dearest to her heart is the Model Challenge USA. Model Challenge USA was designed to give prospective models the opportunity to be discovered. Jenna got her start in model searches such as this, and it has proven to be a significant part of her success. She started Model Challenge USA to give others a chance to share some of the same experiences that she did. | | |   
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The winner of the Model Challenge USA for 2005 was Alisha Jones, from Maynard, Arkansas (population 300). Alisha, who is 5'6' ½ and weights 115 lbs., grew up and still lives on a working farm with horses, chickens and cows. (Note: Bikini.com loves those downhome, small town country girls!) Until entering her local Model Challenge USA competition in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she had never modeled before. She says she worked out like crazy to win the competition, and now she's excited to become a success in the modeling world. |
  
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Check back with Bikini.com -- we'll be giving you more updates on Jenna, the upcoming 2006 event, and, of course, a profile of lovely Miss Model Challenge USA 2005 winner, Alisha Jones! |
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10/09/05
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Bikini.com loves the Tiki lifestyle | |
| Bikini.com is the world's biggest beach party . but we always love to meet more party animals. That's why the place to be this past weekend was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the fourth annual Hukilau! What's a Hukilau, you ask? If you live in Hawaii, it's a traditional community fishing celebration. But this Hukilau (held at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort and at the world famous capital of Polynesian pop, the Mai-Kai nightclub) was a more irreverent celebration that paid homage to the South Pacific spirit, and all things tiki. About 700 tiki-lovers from around the world came to enjoy the Tiki Bazaar and performances by world famous musicians including Robert Drasnin, the father of the 'exotic tiki music' genre (and composer of the theme song for one of our favorite classic TV shows, Lost in Space) as well as exotic legend Yma Sumac. Tikiheads also got to take a tour of several homes with tiki bars, lanais and other theme rooms featuring tiki mug collections and giant Easter Island heads. Special mahalos to Hukilau founder/producer Christie White (aka 'Tiki Kaliki') for inviting us to this memorable gala . it was right up Bikini.com's palm tree. Call it kitschy, call it cool -- you should put your lei on, grab a friend (with a sense of fun) and start thinking about how to attend next year's Hukilau! | | |   
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09/27/05
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Bikini.com New Face, Tabitha Cooper, wants to be a nurse. | |
| Okay, no one really wants to be sick and in need of a nurse - but if you're lucky enough to get Tabitha, it might become addictive. 21 year old Tabitha Cooper is in her second year of nursing school in Nashville, Tennessee and loves to help people and make them feel better (any volunteers?) When she was growing up as a kid, she says she was the shy one in class, but today, she's friendly, outgoing and not scared to do anything. Tabitha may be petite (5 foot 1, 95 pounds), but like many Southern girls, she is stronger than she looks. She was a cheerleader in high school, and (being the little one) was the one that 'they tossed up in the air, and occasionally dropped.' Her friends say she's straight-talking and non-judgmental, and a great person to come to for honest advice. | | | |
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She recently tried out for the TV show 'Fear Factor' with her equally petite best friend, and thinks they would be good for it since they are both adventurous, and 'it would be fun to see some 90 pound girls kick butt'. School keeps her busy, but to relax, she loves to stay in and read, or go out dancing with her friends. A spiritual girl, Tabitha believes that all things are possible, so 'you should live life to your fullest and keep your friends and family very close.' |
 
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08/30/05
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Meet Bikini.com New Face, Angela Jackson from Kentucky | |
| Kentucky girl Angela Jackson loves to play dress up. She adores high heels and fashionable clothes, and never goes out of the house without her makeup on and hair perfectly curled. She says that people lovingly tell her she looks like a Barbie doll, which she enjoys hearing. Angela is a very honest girl and would do anything for anybody. For fun she loves going to the movies, traveling, and (of course) shopping. She used to be shy but is now more outgoing, and admits that although she's not a very good singer, she loves singing privately in her car (favorite music: rap!). | | | |
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She advises people to 'be very nice to your family, since you never know when you can lose them.' She also adds that that she'd rather know the truth than a lie, and that she believes in herself and Christ. Angela hopes to be a supermodel one day, and says when modeling, she prefers not to worry about what's going on or what other people are thinking and rather, just have fun! |
  
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08/15/05
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42nd anniversary of 'Beach Party' movie this month | |
| With taglines like 'Its what happens when 10,000 kids meet on 5,000 beach blankets' and 'The perfect summer when the urge meets the surge!', the classic film 'Beach Party', starring pop star Frankie Avalon and former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello, was released in movie theatres this month in 1963. Beach Party was the first beach movie film (after Gidget tested the waters) that was very popular with young audiences and resulted in a number of highly successful sequels including 'Muscle Beach Party', 'Bikini Beach', 'Beach Blanket Bingo', and 'How to Stuff a Wild Bikini'. The film struck box office gold, made international stars of Frankie & Annette and sent the sale of surfboards through the roof. | | | |
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Being that Bikini.com is the 'World's Biggest Beach Party', we always pay homage to the film that started it all. If you visit the Bikini.com headquarters, you will see many classic beach movie posters from the 1960's hanging up on the walls as a constant inspiration for us to provide good, clean fun in the sun entertainment for all. Rock on Frankie & Annette! |
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07/30/05
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Exhibition merges surf and punk art | |
| Hurley and Surfer magazine's art show, 'Against the Grain -- The Twin-Fin and Punk-Rock Collide,' opened last week to huge crowds in Tokyo. The show, which is on a seven-city world tour, celebrates the surf/music union of the late '70s and '80s. The exhibit includes two custom-shaped twin-fin boards from each of the era's most influential surfboard shapers. Each board was then given to an artist of the '70s and '80s punk scene to apply artwork. With the birth of a new sound in the late 1970s - hard and rebellious - the punk rock music favored by surfers triggered a new way of surfing. | | |   
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After New York (July 29 and 30), the show moves on to San Francisco (Aug. 5 and 6), Los Angeles (Aug. 12 and 13), Costa Mesa, Calif. (Aug. 18 and 20, at Hurley headquarters), San Diego (Sept. 9 to 11) and Sydney at the end of September. The surfboards will then be sold on eBay to raise funds for VH1's 'Save the Music' foundation; some should fetch more than $3,000 each. If you cant see the show live, check out Hurley's Against the Grain surfboard art show to see more of the rad boards. |
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07/19/05
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Bikini.com at Swimwear Fashion Shows | |
| Why is Bikini.com at the swank Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach this week -- in the middle of summer? To check out the action at the Sunglass Hut Swim Shows presented by Lycra, the most important swimwear fashion event in the world. In this bikini bonanza, we're checking out the hottest trends . and hottest models . for 2006! Run by 7th on Sixth, the same people who bring you the designer runway shows in New York, this event brings together thousands of buyers, retailers and members of the national and international press (including us, notepad in hand.) | | | |
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In the coming months, we'll be bringing you a front row seat to the fashionably sexy collections from the top swimwear designers, as well as the latest on sunglasses and other beach accessories. You'll be seeing brilliant colors, rich ethnic detailing and very sleek silhouettes on even sleeker bodies. In the meantime, we'll be enjoying the air conditioning, cool sounds and beautiful people at the most fashionable beach party south of the Arctic Circle! |
  
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