Violets are blue, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2012 edition is feeling the animal prints and we are too! Kirby looks hot in our samba string cheetah print bikini on SI.com. Happy Valentine’s day to us!

Ave’s recent trip to Istanbul brought some amazing inspiration for Spring 2013….we are excited to start designing the next collection!

We are excited to be featured in Sports Illustrated’s Fantasy Islands Edition! Kenza looks amazing in our Garota Rope One piece in the gorgeous Singapore islands.

We shot the 2012 collection over the weekend on the beaches of Montauk, a surfer’s paradise on the tip of Long Island, NY. Although we had to battle it out with the morning rain, it turned out to be an amazing day. We discovered some secluded rocky beaches, perfect for our shoot. Our models, Erin and Vianna, managed to get a few minor cuts and bruises, but they were such troopers. All in a day’s work!

Here are a few behind-the-scene pics from the shoot. Enjoy!

Ave’ made a splash at the Miami Swim show this week. We debuted our latest 2012 collection featuring our signature rope styles in bold stripes and bright tribal prints. We can’t wait to launch the new line early next spring but for now, here is a sneak peak!

Anthropologie is getting caught up in a current with our Nautical stripe colorblock bikini!

We love how our retro high waist looks with a nautical twist. Crisp, clean and classy, the nautical look is timeless. This style can be worn anywhere. And with its fuller coverage, you won’t feel guilty about having that extra drink (or two) at the swim up bar. So go ahead ladies, get your swim on!

You can get Ave’s Whirlpool stripe bikini at Anthropologie.com.