Get a taste of what designers and manufacturers have in store for their 2009 swimwear and resort collections with these news bites. From mass market to high-end design, whether inspired by nature, nostalgia, high performance, or the tropics, styles encompass the trendy, sporty, sexy, sophisticated, daring, and figure-flattering. You’ll also find updates from fabric and fiber suppliers.

http://www.himfr.com/buy-California_Style/”>California StyleChina’s Guangzhou Huar Garment Co., Ltd. is seeking global cooperation with swimwear brands for its new, U.S. patent–pending seamless swimwear. The inventive and functional design features molded bra cups and enclosed underwire, maximum comfort with no seam or stitch, a variety of laser-cut edge-trimmings, refined workmanship, innovative technology, and BV and OEKO-Tex tested durability with anticorrosion from chlorine and sea water.

Inventor/designer Carol Wior is dedicated to creating figure-flattering, glamorous styles for her customers. The revolutionary, patented Carol Wior Slimsuit™ is a highly engineered, one-piece swimsuit that takes an inch or more off the stomach instantly. Available in sizes 4 to 26W as well as mastectomy, the Slimsuit™ is sold with a tape measure to show customers the measurable difference. Her products are proudly made in the USA. Call (562) 927-0052 for more information.

Founded in 1949, the Philips-Boyne Corporation is a stocking distributor of high quality woven shirting fabric. The majority of the line consists of long staple Egyptian cotton that is woven and finished in Japan. More than 3.5 million yards of stock also includes blends, linens, and silks. Styles range from classic stripes, checks, and solids to novelties, oxfords, polka-dots, and more. Located in the New York metropolitan area with sales agents throughout the country, Philips-Boyne serves everyone from at-home sewers and custom shirt-makers to couture designers and branded corporations. Peruse the extensive inventory listing .

Malibu Dream Girl and Gossip Girl welcome Paul Luksa as National Sales Manager for their house brands. Luksa, a seasoned veteran in the swimwear industry, brings more than 25 years of experience and expertise to the company. Similarly, Malibu Dream Girl celebrates more than 25 years of designing and creating swimsuits for children, juniors, and women. Its 2009 collections will be shown at Surf Expo (Sept. 12–14). For more information, contact (800) 359-SWIM or visit the newly launched website.

Brazil, home to some of the most beautiful models and glamorous beaches in the world, is also home to the hottest bikinis in the world. Warm breezes, tropical climates, and a culture that revolves around holidays at the sea are a recipe for exceptionally creative and sexy beach fashion. Cia. Maritima has been a favorite of Brazilian women for more than 15 years. Sold only in exclusive boutiques in the country, the sophisticated yet edgy swimwear collection also features accessories to complete its signature look such as cover-up dresses, tunics, and beach totes.

Skye™ swimwear brings style, elegance, and comfort to the world of contemporary swimwear. Designed for the sophisticated woman with a youthful spirit, Skye™ swimsuits incorporate three key elements: style, comfort, and functionality. The soft and silky feel of Skye’s™ SoSoft™ fabric is smooth to the touch and feels blissful against the skin. Stylish prints and lavish embellishments merge to create elegant swimsuits with an excellent fit that make women feel confident and beautiful.

With more than 20 years of experience in swimwear, Colombian designer Vicky Moreinis is passionate about creating swimwear that is flattering, unique, timeless, and fun for body conscious women of all ages. Unique to her designs are the extensive use of Colombian, handcrafted artisan details, such as ornaments in coconut and seeds, crochet, batik, and hand painting. The 2008 Vicky Moreinis Swimwear collection is inspired by the “London Look” of Twiggy and the British Invasion combined with soft silhouettes and pleats, vibrant colors, and present day romance. All swimwear is manufactured and controlled by The Moreinis Hermanos factory in Colombia.

INVISTA, for the fourth year in a row, staged the only group runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami in July 2008. Hosted by Carson Kressley, style expert and host of Lifetime Network’s “How to Look Good Naked,” the catwalk showcased 2009 swimwear collections with INVISTA’s Xtra Life LYCRA™ fiber from Banana Moon, Brette Sandler, Christina, Gottex, Karla Colletto, Maryan Mehlhorn, Miracle Suit, Profile by Gottex, Red Carter, Reebok, SHAN, and Speedo. The fiber brand features innovative technology that provides long-lasting fit that resists bagging and sagging as well as 5–10 times more chlorine resistance than ordinary spandex.

Kariza Designs combines elegance, creativity, and sophistication in a unique concept for the specialty retail industry. Kariza wrap skirts can be worn in countless ways, converting into beautiful dresses, tops, shawls, and cover-ups to achieve a number of looks from simple to sexy to sophisticated. With creativity, these timeless pieces can be worn for any occasion. New collections for the upcoming seasons can be viewed at .

Founded in 1990, InGear is a leading supplier of swim, resort, and casual-lifestyle fashions in the United States and abroad. InGear’s product and lifestyle accessories may be found at surf, beach, swim, hotel/resort, and gift shops, as well as in specialty stores, boutiques, spas, sporting good stores, and department stores throughout the country. InGear also designs, manufactures, and sells Your Best Look Swimwear, conservatively sexy swimsuits that come with a free matching cover-up. Most recently, InGear inked a licensing deal with Playboy and launched the much-anticipated Playboy Swim collection at the July 2008 SwimShow in Miami Beach.

Established in 1983 on the principles of fashion forward styling and quality assurance, MAR RIO believes in the natural beauty and uniqueness of every woman. The 2009 collection takes its inspiration directly from nature, featuring strong, lively colors mixed with flowers and harmonized with the soft colors of rivers on the horizon. The line includes more than 130 fashionable products, many of which are available in both Brazilian and American cuts and in light Lycra.

The extended success of the washed, soft finish Matte Foil from specialty fabric and yarn manufacturer La Lame prompted a new version in an unwashed hand for a shinier finish. Both foils are stocked in New York and are popular with swimwear and sportswear manufacturers. Another fashion forward fabric in demand is a Satin Stretch in 12 colors also stocked in New York. A new collection of Silk Blends in solids and prints produced in the Far East offer a less expensive price point than usual silk groups and are being heavily sampled by swim, sportswear, dress, and loungewear makers. Please call (212) 921-9770 to review these and other developments.

From feminine and romantic to nautical or retro to old Hollywood glamour or old school vintage—the essence of Skinny Dip Swimwear is to combine classic bikini looks of the ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s with contemporary ingenuity, foresight, and a keen sense of risk to create the newest retro/contemporary swimwear. The daywear collection features cute, flirty, playful styles, while the eveningwear collection offers sexy and sophisticated fashion. Established in 2006, Skinny Dip Swimwear is sold in specialty boutique and by online retailers throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.

True Religion Apparel, Inc. has paired up with InGear Swimwear, a global leader in swim, resort, and casual lifestyle fashions, to release a diverse line of sexy, rock ’n’ roll–inspired swimsuits for women, men, and kids that incorporates denim, leather, and crochet fabrics. The True Religion Swim collection includes suits that range from vintage-inspired prints on Brazilian silhouettes to beading and embellishments on basic bikinis as well as coordinating cover-ups. Retail prices range from $60 to $100 for separates and $100 to $180 for sets available nationwide at major department stores and specialty shops.

Phantom L.A. Brands presents three distinct lines of swimwear. The daring and playful California Waves features bright colors, flirty detailing, and cute styles in mix and match pieces for a custom look and fit. The Endless Sun collection is designed for the more modest customer who also wants cutting-edge style and beautiful detailing and colors. Martini Sol offers a more sophisticated look with its structured cuts, detailing, and textures. Contact (800) 783-1451 for information.

MISS UNIVERSE 2007

By Alejandro Guevara Onofre

MISS UNIVERSE 2000

SITE: Nicosia, Cyprus.

HISTORY. Representatives from 79 countries, territories and dependencies attended the Miss Universe contest. Certainly, India became the most powerful country in the Beauty World. Miss India, Lara Dutta, has all the qualities to be a Miss Universe-intelligence, beauty, personality, charisma and determination. Finally, Ms. Dutta was the new Miss Universe. It was one of her lifelong dreams to become Miss Universe. Few misses have had careers as long and varied as Lara Dutta.

In a career of more than seven years, she has been professional model, ambassador and actress. Lara once said, “Winning the Miss Universe title is the culmination of a dream”.

Like Miss Universe 2000, she went to Saint Marteen, Puerto Rico, USA, Colombia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, Switzerland, Venezuela, Mexico, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates. Ms. Dutta became well-known to millions as a women’s rights activist in India. Lara Dutta was one of the best known misses of the 21st century.

MISS UNIVERSE 2001

SITE: Bayamon, Puerto Rico.

HISTORY. Representatives from 77 countries and dependencies attended the Miss Universe. Osmel Sousa, president of Miss Venezuela Organization, wanted to win the Miss Universe title. People who have worked with him say he’s a perfectionist preparing carefully for each project. He is a very private man, who rarely gives interviews.

At the onset, Venezuela’s Eva Monica Ekvall Johnson was the favorite by experts and journalists. Miss Venezuela reached the finals, but surprisingly, she only came in fourth place. Many people felt that the decision was unfair.

A Puerto Rican won the Miss Universe contest again. Like Margarita Moran (Miss Philippines and Miss Universe 1973) and Janelle Penny Commissiong (Miss Trinidad Tobago and Miss Universe), Miss Puerto Rico, Denisse Quiñones, was crowned also Miss Photogenic Universe.Denisse’s ambition was to become a professional singer.

MISS UNIVERSE 2002

SITE: San Juan de Puerto Rico.

HISTORY. San Juan de Puerto Rico hosted the pageant.

The favorites were Colombia (Vanesa Alexandra Mendoza Bustos), India (Neha Dhupia), Panama (Justine Paseak), China (Zhuo Ling), and Russia (Oksana Federova).All made the semi-finalists except for Colombia. Ms.Mendoza became the first black woman to be named Miss Colombia. Miss Colombia will always be remembered as the first black woman representing her country in this contest.

For the first time since 1990, communist bloc sent a Miss China to compete in the Miss Universe. Ironically, Miss Cuba pageant has been forbidden since 1960 by Cuban dictatorship.

At the onset, China’s Zhuo Ling was one of the most popular delegates. Finally, Miss China was the 1st runner-up.

Russia´s Oxana Federova was elected Miss Universe. However, she was obligated to give back the title of Miss Universe. Ms. Federova was a controversial woman. Certainly, her popularity declined in her own country.

During the next months in New York City, Miss Panama, Justine Lissette Pasek Patiño, was crowned Miss Universe 2002. Ms. Pasek was long considered one of the most intelligent women in the Miss Universe history. Panama’s Justine Paseak was born in Kharkov, Ukrania. She had a very happy childhood there with her parents. Next years, her family moved to Panama City. Justine had several years experience as professional model.

MISS UNIVERSE 2003

SITE: Panama City, Panama.

HISTORY. For the second time, Panama City hosted the pageant. One of the most enthusiastic fans was Panamanian president Mireya Elisa Moscoso Rodriguez. On September1, 1999, Mireya Moscoso became Panama’s first female head of state.

The favorites were Miss Dominican Republic (Amelia Vega), Miss Japan (Miyako Miyazaki), Miss Brazil (Gislaine Rodrigues Ferreira) and the Miss USA (Susie Castillo Cintrom). Ms. Castillo has Puerto Rican descent. Miss Japan was undoubtedly one of the great beauties of the 2000s.

Under the leadership of two Venezuelans, Miss Dominican Republic became Miss Universe. Amelia Vega became Dominican Republic’s first Miss Universe. For the first time since 1992, Miss India did not qualify for the semi-finals.

Like Miss Universe 2003, she went to Indonesia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Guyana, USA, India, Saint Maarten and the People’s Republic of China.

MISS UNIVERSE 2004

SITE: Quito, Ecuador.

HISTORY. Ecuadorian newspapers reported that misses Ukraine (Okelsandra Nikolayenko), Venezuela (Ana Karina Añez Delgado), Australia (Jennifer Hawkins), USA (Shandi Ren Finnessey), Paraguay (Yanina Alicia Gonzalez Jorgge), and Ecuador(Susana Rivadeneira Simbal) were the most favored to win the contest.

Surprisingly, Miss Ukraine did not enter the semi-finals. Before she went to Ecuador, Okelsandra Nikolayenko competed in Miss World 2001, where she was semi-finalist. Venezuela’s Ana Añez admired Mahatma Gandhi. “Mahatma Gandhi has been a big influence in my life thanks to his political and religious influence he gave to the world”, she said.

For the first time since 1982, Miss Venezuela did not qualify for the semi-finals. It was sadness for Venezuela’s Osmel Sousa. He once said: “If Venezuela does not make it in the finals, I will have a heart attack!”

Miss Australia was elected Miss Universe. She became Australia’s second Miss Universe. The next day her photo was see all over the world and from that moment the name Jennifer Hawkins was known everywhere. Ms. Hawkins is perhaps the most beautiful woman in Miss Australia history.

The judges were Petra Nemcova (Czech fashion model), Monique Menniken (German fashion model), Elsa Benitez (Mexican super-model), Bo Derek (American actress), Bill Rancic (American entrepreneur), Anne Martin (vice-president of Global Cosmetics and Marketing of Proctor & Gamble Cosmetics), Emilio Estefan (music producer), Jon Tutolo (president of Trump Model Management), and Jefferson Perez ( 1996 Ecuadorian Olympic gold medalist).

MISS UNIVERSE 2005

SITE: Bangkok, Thailand.

HISTORY. Among the most popular delegates in the pageant were Canada’s Natalie Glebova, Dominican Republic´s Renata de Jesus Soñe Savery, Mexico’s Laura Elizondo Erhard, Venezuela’s Monica Spear, India’s Amrita Thapar, South Africa´s Claudia Henkel, and Switzerland’s Fiona Hefti.

A naturalized Canadian citizen who was born in Russia and came to Canada, Natalie Glebova was elected Miss Canada and Miss Universe 2005.Her beauty was loved by millions of people. She became well-known to millions as an anti-AIDS activist in the Third World.

The judges were Carson Kressley(American designer), Cassie Lewis (American model), Bryan Dattilo (American actor), Jean Georges Vongerichten (French chef), Okelsandra Nikolayenko (actress and former Miss Ukraine), Porntip “Bui” Nakhirunkanok (former Miss Thailand and Miss Universe 1988), Mario Cimarro (Mexican actor), Anne Martin (vice-president of Global Cosmetics and Marketing of Proctor & Gamble Cosmetics) Kevin S. Bright (American television executive producer), Heidi Albertsen (Danish model), and Khun Rom Pakdi (Thai actor).

Like Miss Universe 2005, she went to Greece, Canada, India, USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Ecuador and Brazil.

MISS UNIVERSE 2006

SITE: Los Angeles, California (USA).

HISTORY. At the onset, Japan’s Kurara Chibana was the favorite. Like Miss Japan 2003, Miyako Miyazaki, she was a beautiful exotic girl from Okinawa, the birthplace of the karate. Certainly, Miss Japan had several fans. However, Miss Puerto Rico,Zuleyka Rivera, made history by becoming the fifth Puerto Rican winner of the contest. She was one of the most famous models in her country. During the Miss Universe, Miss Puerto Rico was bilingual in English and Spanish.

Miss Universe 2006 was dominated by Latin America: Puerto Rico, Paraguay, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and Trinidad-Tobago.

The judges were Amelia Vega (former Miss Dominican Republic and Miss Universe), Marc Cherry (American writer), Claudia Jordan (Miss Rhode Island 1997), Tom Green (Canadian sock comic), Emmitt Smith (former American football player), James Lesure (American actor), Maria Celeste Arrras (Puerto Rican journalist), Patrick McMullan (American designer), Santino Rice (American fashion designer), Bridgette Wilson-Sampras (actress and former Miss Teen USA) and Sean Yazbeck (British actor).

MISS UNIVERSE 2007

SITE: Mexico City, Mexico

HISTORY: Representatives from 77 countries attended the Miss Universe pageant.

The favorites are Venezuela´s Ly Jonaites, Tanzania´s Flavia Matata, South Korea’s Honey Lee, Japan’s Riyo Mori, and Philippines’s Ana Therese Licaros.

Miss Venezuela is a fashion model. She has gorgeous brown hair, kind brown eyes and beautiful smile which lights up her whole face. Furthermore, she speaks three languages. She admires Princess Diana Spencer. Her dream is to become fashion designer. She once said, “I plan to be a fashion designer and have my own boutique expressing my personality through my art”. Certainly, Ly Jonaites is one of the best delegates in the Miss Universe history.

The judges are Nave Navarro (singer/American-Mexican), Tony Romo (Professional football player/American-Mexican), James Kyson Lee (actor/American-Korean), Justine Pasek (former Miss Panama and Miss Universe), Adel Chabbi (stylist/French-Tunisie), Dimitris Margetas (American-Greek/ charge of Consumer Marketing for Proctor & Gamble´s Prestige Products Inc), Marc Bouwer (American fashion designer), Dayanara Torrres (former Miss Puerto Rico and Miss Universe), Fred Howard (American-African fashion designer), Thuy Than (American-Vietnamese fashion photographer), Michelle Kwan (American-Chinese sportswoman), Nina Garcia (American-Colombian journalist), Leigh Rossini (American publicist) and Lindsay Clubine (American fashion model).

Once a very untouchable country, Colombia today is more open to international travelers than it has ever been. The soaring peaks of the Andes and the motley ecology of the lowlands contributes to the indefinable nature of this ever-evolving nation. Yu will be able to swim in the Caribbean, hike through the Amazon, climb to exhilarating heights and, at the end of the day, sip premium coffee and cocoa with the locals.

The independent nation of Colombia is located in the northwest corner of the South American Continent, just across the Canal from Panama. To understand the infinite diversity of Colombian travel, one must understand its size and neighbors. Colombia is more than twice the size of France and is the only South American country to have a border with both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Airfare to Colombia is also a fantastic place to start in South America as Colombia shares borders with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.

Sweet and Soulful City Life in Colombia

Travel to Colombian cities is a magical vacuum of time where colonial Spanish balconies hang regally over plazas next to modern commercial complexes along stone paved streets. For a uniquely urban Andean experience, visit the capital city of Bogotá at an elevation of 8,660 feet. Airfare to Colombia through Bogotá is also quite common. The city is rich with Colombian history and culture, as well as posh nightclubs, swanky restaurants and some unique boutiques. Make sure to visit the Museo del Oro where spectacular gold and precious gem items from numerous Hispanic archeological sites have been preserved.

Cartagena is one of Colombia’s most famous and most photographed cities. Located along the Caribbean, visitors get to enjoy monumental Spanish architecture and exotic plazas within the old wall of this World Heritage Site with the gentle ocean breeze in the background. Dining and nightlife feature prominently in Cartagena’s cultural dynamics. Also, the Ciudad Perdida, or Lost City, is a must see for history buffs and relaxed vacationers alike. The remains of this indigenous community date from the 11th to the 14th century. The Lost City is one of the largest Pre-Columbian settlements and requires an exhilarating 6 day hike through thickly forested hills and valleys. This is a real hands-on way to become acquainted with the countryside!

Can’t Get enough of Colombia

When you book your airfare to Colombia, be aware of the vast and wondrous national parks, wilderness reserves and sparkling stretches of beach. Map out your itinerary and then your flight accordingly, as Colombia is expansive. If a private hammock on the beach is your ideal stay, do not miss the lavish beauty of El Parque Tayrona. For the avid divers and snorkelers, spend a few days among the whales and sea turtles of Isla Gorgona.

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With the Mayan calendar ending in 2012, a large group of people must deal with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, typhoons and glaciers.

Well it has been long expected by many and now it’s finally here. Hollywood has jumped onto the 2012 subject in the form of Roland Emerich’s (think Day After Tomorrow) new movie of the name, ’2012′.

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The trailer does only enough to deliver a flavour of this upcoming production. It’s a disaster flick on a massive doomsday scale. Anyone who has read spoilers knows that this set to be one big rolling catastrophe with minimal legitimate Maya 2012 subject matter.

The Mayan calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the Maya civilization of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, and by some modern Maya communities in highland Guatemala. The essentials of the Maya calendric system are based upon a system which had been in common use throughout the region, dating back to at least the 6th century BC.

Presently lots of arguments are going on regarding what humankind should expect on Dec. 21, 2012, when the Maya’s “Long Count” calendar marks the end of a 5,126-year era.

Based on the above arguments  the Institute for Human Continuity believes that there is always a inevitable chance that group of people will deal with natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, typhoons and glaciers.

For further information please log on to the link ihc.com 2012 to see what might happen to all of us in the year 2012.

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