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Apr 15 2009, Nandini

Selfridges celebrates a 33% surge in sales with the launch of a $2,987 crystal-studded swimsuit dubbed the “bling-kini.” The sexy swimwear features 5000 Swarovski crystals, ruby, sapphire, emerald and gold. The lavish bikini “The Anita” is...

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