Fashionistas and the famous alike waited with bated breath to see the swimsuit collection of D’Amore at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2009 collection in Los Angeles at Smashbox Studios. Under the hand of Marceau, the playful 2009 swimwear line was unveiled on October 14, 2008. In a few words, gloss and tropical glamour were the order of the day. Present front and center at the show and causing a media stir among photographers were Slade Smiley and Jo De La Rosa formerly of The Real Housewives of Orange County and Date My Ex. Also attending were several starlets including Kim Kardashian, accompanied by her sister, Kourtney. D’Amore-Marceau’s line has shown in Miami before, and I think this line would be both well-received there and is tailor-made for that sexy city.
Thumping the to the beat of “West End Girls” by the Pet Shop Boys, toned, and even curvy models sashayed down the catwalk to show off looks that were perfect for a jungle jaunt or to go jet-setting off to St. Tropez. The looks were reminiscent of the 80’s, and 70’s glitz with elements of graphic prints, warm colors, bold patterns and an occasional billowy top that melded together to infuse the collection with a sexy feel. For instance, bronze lame with orange piping was offered in bikini and a one-piece style with cut-outs.
One maillot featuring red and yellow butterflies against a black and grey background with interesting semi-circular cut-outs. Mostly backless, there were lots of plunging necklines, sashes, ties, cut-outs around the torso, as well as interesting thin asymmetrical halters, one-shoulder pieces, and glossy leather-like suits.
The line was also punctuated with shiny sequins details, gold polka dots, animal prints, bronze lame, and maillots with revealing cut-outs. All fabrics were offered in several interesting styles, which at times were overly creative. Some of the maillots are figure-flattering and quite forgiving for a variety of women’s shapes like the deep-v halter with a side belt tied, which came in a gold faux snake skin, both a black/white animal print and vertical stripes. Also wearable were the occasional strapless suit and digital-art print maillots. My favorite was a warm tangerine and lime abstract print which resembled art.
There were even a couple of flouncy cropped ruffle tops that could transition into night-time. The more glamorous offerings included a black and silver leather bikini and for your trip to the French Rivera or Rio, nothing less will do than D’Amore’s black and silver suit accentuated with lace. 
Caroline D’Amore, whose name is borne by the collection is a socialite, model, actress. She is also Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton’s frequent pal and is now the fashion director of this line. Stuck shooting a movie in the east coast at showtime, her partner Laurent Planeix took a bow and greeted the attendees at the close of the show.
Their collection overall featured adorable styles mostly of shapes reworked in different prints, fabrics and motifs. If you were going to a pool party, or plan to strut about in a sexy carnival this just might very well do.
All photos courtesy of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
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