New swimwear line unveiled

With the official start of summer just two days away, a Tustin swimwear manufacturer fittingly chose to show off its new collection Thursday night at a poolside cocktail party at Equinox in Irvine.

The Luxe line of swimwear will be sold at high-end retailers, department stores and luxury resorts next spring, and is the latest concept from RAJ Manufacturing, which has created styles for such brand names as St. John Swim, Hurley Swimwear, Tommy Hilfiger Swimwear and GUESS Collection.

Inspired by designer sportswear and targeted for the "health-conscious," well-traveled fashionista, the Luxe line features swimwear in bandeau-bra, tankini and one-piece styles, made of microfiber nylon jersey with a slight sheen, and accented with jeweled hardware, wood details and tortoise rings. The swimwear will retail for $130 to $195.

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