Swimming in style

May 5, 2000
Web posted at: 4:58 p.m. EDT (2058 GMT)

(CNN) -- The word "swimwear" may be something of a misnomer this summer. The one-piece suits, bikinis and tankinis aren't necessarily made for swimming laps; they're made for looking glamorous.

Done in shiny leather, soft suede, lace and raffia, they've become an essential part of the wardrobe. Click through our photo gallery to see what washed up on the runways.

CNN Style Correspondent Elsa Klensch contributed to this report.

SPRING/ SUMMER 2000 Collections: Mischka and Badgley Bella Freud Alannah Hill De la Renta Randolph Duke Cynthia Rowley DKNY Vera Wang Calvin Klein Swimwear SS2000 Beene Men's shirts Shoes 2000 Valentino Narciso Rodriguez Versace Sonia Rykiel Balmain Badgley and Mischka ArmaniClements Ribiero Guinness purses Accessories 2000 Jewelry for 2000 Dries Van Noten Gucci Marc Jacobs Michael Kors Ralph Lauren Chanel Missoni Bill Blass

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