High fashion beachwear: 5 swimwear designers to watch

Brette Sandler

Parsons School of Design graduate Brette Sandler first caught the eye of the fashion world with the swimwear collection she created for her senior thesis project there. After an internship at Michael Kors, the prodigy launched her eponymous swimwear line when she was just 22. Already her best selling triangle bikini set with gold pyramid nailhead studs has graced the cover of the September 2008 cover of Shape magazine on the hot bod of Amber Valletta. Pictured: Margo Bandeau Bikini ($164) at Shopbop.com; a suit that is both cute and sexy and comes in a beautiful cobalt blue color that is flattering on any skin color. Check out Brettesandler.com