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A nearly-nude cyclist, dubbed the Classy Tallahassee Bikini Bicyclist, in the Florida capital has become a bona fide local celebrity, residents say. A Facebook group dedicated to the Bikini Cyclist -- real name Richard Irby, 55 -- has gathered more than 1,000 members, and numerous fans turned out at a recent meet-and-greet to meet the man behind the bicycle, the St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times reported Monday. Irby, appearing fully dressed at Helen's Silver Bullet Diner, revealed to fans that he...

WILTON, Conn., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Women across the country, including celebrities like Kim Kardashian, have been feeling and looking their bikini-best thanks to the NIVEA "Good-bye Cellulite, Hello Bikini Challenge," the four-week, holistic program combining fitness, nutrition, style and NIVEA's Good-bye Cellulite skincare products to help women visibly reduce the appearance of cellulite, get in shape and radiate bikini confidence. Now, with beach season in full-throttle, NIVEA...

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The surf/skate industry is showing notable resiliency during recent global economic challenges, posting U.S. retail sales of $7.22 billion in 2008 according to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA). In a third-party research study conducted by the Leisure Trends Group (LTG) and commissioned by SIMA, the 2008 SIMA Retail Distribution Study, findings released today indicate that the surf industry is holding strong.The study...

SEAL BEACH, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinful Clothing, the signature label for women with a wicked eye for fashion, will debut their Cruise '09 and early spring 2010 Swim Wear collections at The Miami Beach Swim Show, the largest swim show in the world, to be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, July 18th through July 21st. At the show, Sinful will be presenting the latest from their line of swim apparel, as well as introducing their new collection of cover-ups and...

CLEVELAND, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A new concept in women's swimwear has emerged for the 2009 summer season. girltrunks combine the functionality and comfort of a traditional swim trunk, with a stylish flair and flattering fit designed specifically for women of all shapes, sizes and ages. Paired with well-fitting tops in halter and tank styles, girltrunks offers a versatility not often found in traditional women's swimwear. Taking women from the pool, the beach or the gym to lunch with a...

Police in western Sweden said a teenager allegedly tried to strangle her cousin with a bikini top during a fight. Authorities in Lidkoping said the 17-year-old cousins were sunbathing Friday when one of the girls attempted to strangle the other by pulling her bikini top tight around her neck, The Local reported Monday. The girl also allegedly bit her cousin and threatened to kill her during the incident, the report said.

The sports and recreation committee in Malmo, Sweden, has voted to allow women to go topless in the city's swimming pools.The board struck down a motion that stated: Women with two-piece swimsuits ought to wear a top piece, after controversy was sparked by members of the feminist Just Breasts/Bare Breasts network made visits to the city's pools sans bikini tops, The Local reported Thursday.The final measure, which was approved, stated that everybody should wear bathing suits at the city's...

Clothing designer Calvin Klein replaced a racy New York billboard evocative of a sexual orgy with a slightly less sexual ad featuring a dampened bikini model. The billboard, which was criticized by many of its neighbors as too sexually provocative, was quietly replaced without comment from the company Monday, the New York Daily News reported Wednesday. The original ad depicted a topless woman on top of a shirtless male while kissing another man and a third man, apparently passed out, below...

The nearly naked gardeners of Boulder, Colo., say they want the freedom to garden in their front yard wearing nothing but thongs and pasties. The married couple, Catharine Pierce, 51, and Robert Pierce, 58, aren't breaking the law by tending to their flowers while wearing next to nothing -- as long as their genitalia are covered. But their landlord may define the Pierces' nearly nude outdoor activities as a nuisance and have them evicted from their rental home, The (Boulder) Daily Camera...

New York based bathing suit label Rosa Cha Atelier's said a line of expensive bikinis are selling quickly despite the fact that they can't get wet. Christina Delice, manager of the Rosa Cha store in New York, said the store has already sold out of a $1,200 leather bathing suit and a $1,900 caftan but a $3,200 one-piece featuring Swarovski crystals and a $1,200 crystal bikini from this year's collection are still available, the New York Post reported Thursday. Delice said the bathing suits,...