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Mar 30 2011 09:00 AM ET
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EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: The ‘Glee’ Guys Heat Up New Op Campaign

Aly Michalka and Mark Salling OP ads
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We know they can sing, but it turns out that Mark Salling and Chord Overstreet look just as good without the volume on, too! Two of Glee‘s finest team up with other small screen stars like Hellcats’ Aly Michalka, Rob Kardashian of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, The Vampire Diaries’ Kat Graham and The Suite Life on Deck star Brenda Song for the latest star-studded ad campaign from beach-ready brand Op. Photographed by Larry Bartholomew, the good-looking gang had a blast on an old movie set in California, where the campaign was shot. “There was fantastic chemistry at the Destination Op photo shoot between our talent — Aly, Kat, Brenda, Rob, Chord and Mark — many of whom are longtime friends,” Dari Marder, Chief Marketing Officer of Iconix Brand Group, said in a release. And not only did they bond, but the stars found favorites in their wardrobe, too. “I love the bathing suits,” Michalka said. “They’re so cute and fit great. I am totally going to wear them to the beach and on vacation.” As for Kardashian, well, he was just thrilled to be in front of the camera surrounded by some new ladies. “It’s my first big photo shoot without my entire family, which is pretty exciting,” he said. “I am excited to be doing my own thing. My sisters would be really proud!” See more of Op, sold exclusively in Walmart stores and on walmart.com, at op.com.

Aly Michalka and Mark Salling OP ads
Courtesy of Op

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Feb 15 2011 03:30 PM ET
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EXCLUSIVE: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover Bikini Designer Dishes!

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Model Irina Shayk may have wept when David Letterman unveiled her Sports Illustrated cover yesterday, but she wasn’t the only one surprised: Simon Southwood, co-owner and designer of Sauvage swimwear, was also shocked to learn one of his bikinis was front and center on the bestselling issue. “I couldn’t sleep because of this!” he exclaimed. “It was just thrilling. It’s the ultimate, really, to get your suit on the cover.” Out of hundreds of thousands of suits shipped to the top-secret locations, six Sauvage suits made it into the pages, and the $165 pink-and-yellow triangle suit ended up making the cover. Southwood says the secret to Sauvage’s success in the mag is that they walk the line between sexy and tasteful, both in their special suits for Sports Illustrated and their everyday swimwear. “We try to be sensuous and stylish at the same time,” he said. “We want you to feel glamorous when you put on our suits, just like the photos you see in SI.” See more at sportsillustrated.com, or pick up an issue, on stands now — and if you’re ready to shop for your own bikini, visit everythingbutwater.com and enter our exclusive code SI2011 at checkout for a free water bottle with purchase! -Alex Apatoff

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Jan 11 2011 12:00 PM ET
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Rihanna or Diane Kruger: Who Wore Her Panther Swimsuit Better?

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When it comes to baring your bod in a bathing suit, attracting minimal attention is usually the main goal. Unless, that is, you’re a stylish A-lister like Rihanna or Diane Kruger. Over the holidays, RiRi experimented with her feline side (and may have scored some cat calls) while home in Barbados. But she wasn’t the only one on the prowl for the cat swimsuit trend. Diane Kruger sported the same We Are Handsome panther-themed bathing suit while walking on the beach in Mexico with boyfriend Joshua Jackson (not pictured) on Jan. 10. And while we give both ladies props for drawing some playful attention to themselves on the beach, we can’t decide which of these two glamorous stars wore the trend better. Tell us: Who do you think looks better in their panther bathing suit? Vote below! –Kim Peiffer

Jan 06 2011 01:30 PM ET
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Target Makes a Splash with Calypso St. Barth Collaboration

Target Makes a Splash with Calypso Collection
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With an endless amount of vacation must-haves (aviators! espadrilles! rompers!), it’s hard not to go over budget when preparing for a getaway. Luckily, Target has our beach ambitions covered, collaborating with posh resort-wear and star-favorite label Calypso for an affordable, limited-edition collection of apparel and accessories. The brand, whose breezy beach tunics and perfect silk dresses have made loyalists out of Jennifer Aniston and Kate Beckinsale, joins an impressive list of past collaborators including Rodarte, Jean Paul Gaultier and William Rast. Not available until May 1, the Calypso St. Barth for Target line will include items for women, girls and baby as well as home goods including candles, glassware and pillows. Ranging in price from $1.99 to $79.99, the collection will be available at most Target stores and Target.com. Now that we’ve got our beachwear covered, we’re taking applications for a hunky snorkeling companion. –Justine Harman

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Jan 04 2011 11:00 AM ET
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EXCLUSIVE: Victoria’s Secret 2011 Swim Catalogue Cover Revealed!

Candice Swanepoel Bikini Cover for Victoria's Secret Revealed
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Forget the blizzard — Victoria’s Secret is taking you on a tropical getaway! The lingerie retailer is revealing an exclusive first look at their sexiest swimwear collection yet, including metallic, cut-out and rubberized styles. Gracing the cover of the inaugural 2011 swim catalogue (set to heat up mailboxes tomorrow, January 5), a stringkini-clad Candice Swanepoel has us ready to take the plunge! And this exclusive video takes you behind the scenes as models like Victoria’s Secret Angel Adriana Lima hit the sandy and sultry beaches of Anguilla and St. Barts in the latest resort wear and swimwear for the highly anticipated catalogue. Check it out below, and start shopping for your own getaway gear at victoriassecret.com! —Justine Harman

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Oct 28 2010 09:30 AM ET
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Brooklyn Decker Recalls Her Bumpy Bikini Shoot Disaster

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After appearing on Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit Issue cover, bikini jitters may seem like the last thing that Brooklyn Decker would have to contend with–but despite flawless appearances, the supermodel is just as human as the rest of us. “I think every woman gets a little nervous in a bathing suit. No matter what your job is or how you look, we all get a little scared,” the blonde bombshell tells PEOPLE. “But at the end of the day, it’s about enjoying yourself on the beach, so if you look confident you are going to look beautiful.” Even Brooklyn, however, has faced a bikini disaster that threw her for a loop. “I had a photo shoot on an island, and it was mosquito season. I had mosquito bites up and down my legs, and I decided to shave over them and go into the ocean and had these red bites all over my legs and up to my stomach,” the Summer Goddess for Gillette Venus Embrace says. “It was actually my first year of shooting for Sports Illustrated, so, of course, I was nice and nervous, and that only helped!” –Jessie Goldberg

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Aug 11 2010 12:45 PM ET
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Bruce and Kris Jenner ‘Encourage’ Kendall’s Modeling Career

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With older sisters like Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, it might be hard to steal the spotlight in the Kardashian family, but there’s no denying that budding model Kendall Jenner has had her fair share of the limelight lately. From her controversial bikini photo shoot to her recent high fashion portfolio pictures, it’s obvious that she’s serious about making a name for herself in the industry, and her parents couldn’t be more proud. “One of her lifelong passions is to be a model, and it’s something she’s really excited about,” Kris Jenner told PEOPLE at an E! junket for Keeping Up with the Kardashians in LA Tuesday. While her father, Bruce, has voiced his concerns in the past about Kendall pursuing modeling, he’s now supporting her career—as long as her schoolwork doesn’t suffer. “I sat down with her and said ‘If I see school slipping, that’s not going to work. You’re going to stop until you’re out of school,’” he said. “Last year she had her best year ever, so I encourage it. I think it builds a lot of character in a young person so I have no problem with them starting early.” As for the bikini photos that caused quite a stir earlier this month? “I grew up in San Diego wearing a bikini my entire life, so I didn’t think there was anything wrong with it,” said Kris. “They’re tasteful, she’s covered up completely and they’re not provocative. They’re just gorgeous shots.” –Mussarat Bata

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