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Stylish Swimsuits

Sun seekers spend the warm days in stylish suits by three local swimwear designers

By Seattle Mag July 2, 2013

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This article originally appeared in the July 2013 issue of Seattle magazine.

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From left: “Blossom” from Bellevue-based Adicora ($125, available at adicoraswimwear.com). “Kure” from Ballard’s Drifting Arrows, in lapis ($212, available at driftingarrows.com). A 1950s-style pin-up skirt one-piece and highwaisted bikini, both from Broadview-based Frankie Four, frankiefour.com (both $95, available at Velouria in Ballard, shopvelouria.com). Drifting Arrows’ “Traveler” sun hat ($110 each).Background, “Dots” beach blanket in gold/navy ($145, also from Drifting Arrows).

 

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