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This Is Your Backstage Pass To Miami Swim Week

Things Got Really WILD At Miami Swim Week
Dana Oliver & Raydene Salinas

At Miami Swim Week, you'd think that all eyes would be on the models wearing next to nothing. But there is more besides tanned bums that goes into putting together a runway show featuring the latest and hottest in swimwear.

This year, designers tapped makeup artists, hairstylists and even snake handlers to go beyond the bronzed bikini looks we're used to seeing.

Scroll through the photos below for your backstage pass to Miami Swim Week 2015.

We Are Handsome
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We Are Handsome
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We Are Handsome
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We Are Handsome
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Belusso
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Belusso
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Belusso
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RVCA And Beach Riot
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RVCA And Beach Riot
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RVCA And Beach Riot
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RVCA And Beach Riot
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Wildfox Swim
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Wildfox Swim
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Wildfox Swim
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Wildfox Swim
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Beach Bunny Featuring The Blonds
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Beach Bunny Featuring The Blonds
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Beach Bunny Featuring The Blonds
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Mara Hoffman Swim
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Mara Hoffman Swim
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Mara Hoffman Swim
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Mara Hoffman Swim
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Maaji
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Maaji
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Maaji
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Maaji
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CM Cia.Maritima
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CM Cia.Maritima
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CM Cia.Maritima
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Caffe Swimwear
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Caffe Swimwear
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Caffe Swimwear
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6 Shore Road by Pooja
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6 Shore Road by Pooja
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6 Shore Road by Pooja
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6 Shore Road by Pooja
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6 Shore Road by Pooja
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Luli Fama
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Luli Fama
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Luli Fama
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Dolores Cortes
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Dolores Cortes
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Dolores Cortes
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Dolores Cortes
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Frankie's Bikinis
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Frankie's Bikinis
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Frankie's Bikinis
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Profile & Blush By Gottex
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Profile & Blush By Gottex
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Profile & Blush By Gottex
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A.Z Araujo
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A.Z Araujo
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Minimale Animale
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Minimale Animale
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Minimale Animale
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Indah
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Indah
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Indah
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Indah
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Indah
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Before You Go

Shake Up Your Bikini Style!
Issa de' mar(01 of09)
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Sunset Top; $70 (credit:issademar.com)
Acacia Swimwear(02 of09)
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Panama Bikini Top; $110 (credit:www.revolveclothing.com)
Salt Gypsy(03 of09)
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Colorblock Surf Legging; $68 (credit:www.withoutwalls.com)
San Lorenzo(04 of09)
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I Dream Of Eden Bikini; $120 (credit:sanlorenzohawaii.com)
Mary Grace Swim(05 of09)
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Estrella Reversible Three String Triangle Bikini Top; $84 (credit:www.bloomingdales.com)
Soriya Swim(06 of09)
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Tahiti top; $85 (credit:www.soriyaswim.com)
Mikoh Swimwear(07 of09)
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Barbados bikini top; $100 (credit:www.shopbop.com)
Rove Swimwear(08 of09)
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Johari Top; $120 (credit:www.thebikiniroom.com)
Seea(09 of09)
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Jalama Bikini Top; $80 (credit:www.theseea.com)

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