There's nothing basic about this black Matiz bikini top from Robin Piccone. Black is generally a conservative color, but it's used to devastating effect here. Tonal black stripes emphasize the bikini’s sexy plunging design. The gentle contrast of black on black is sophisticated, and that elegance ensures the swim top is scintillating but not scandalous. A jaunty bow at the fr…

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Cover up on the sand in style with this Carreau Dress from Robin Piccone. This is such an eye-catching cover up. Its black bustier top seems simple, but it provides just the right contrast to that emerald green skirt. This soft skirt is made from silk and hand dyed for a very subtle tie-dyed effect. The gentle green and blue mottling is a world away from the bold tie-dyed favored by hippi…

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Some head-turning pleats and an eye-popping color help this Robin Piccone bikini stand out from the pack. I'm not sure whether the fashion house really sewed every pleat into this swimsuit by hand. Something tells me that it likely fell off the factory line for this price. However when a swimsuit is as well made as this one, perhaps it doesn't matter how the pleats got there. Their pre…

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Robin Piccone challenges the notion that black bikinis are basic and boring with this Penelope swim top. There's an awful lot going on here. The triangle shaped cups are overlaid with crocheted fabric, which extends down to create a narrow band underneath. I love the subtle texture the crocheted finish creates, and the way our skin peeks out from beneath the fabric band. Abalone sh…

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What do you get when you cross a bandeau style swim top with a tankini? A bandini perhaps? Whatever you call it, it'll probably look something like this distinctive Saline top from Robin Piccone. The nautical inspired stripes make this bandeau swim top something special. I love the bold contrast of the navy and white bands, and their unusual angular configuration. The pattern is se…

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What do you get if you cross a bandeau top with a tankini? In the best circumstances you'll find something like this bandini from Robin Piccone. This bandini takes the best aspects from both swimsuit styles and makes them look fresh. The bandeau twist around the bust is figure flattering and modern, while the long cut of the tankini helps to hide those extra winter pounds. The ikat pri…

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