The sun is finally making a long-awaited appearance here in the UK - just in time for the unveiling of the 2013 swimwear collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami. Home to the impossibly glamorous South Beach scene, it's no surprise the city plays host to the annual catwalk shows, where beachwear trends are made by the likes of Mara Hoffman and Cia Maritima.

We've cast our eye over the collections and chosen the best designer swimwear for you to lust over next season - start planning your 2013 getaway wardrobe now...

Click an image to launch the gallery, and pick your favourites by rating each one out of five.

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The best of Miami Swim Fashion Week