Miami Swim Week runway models pose in a ribbon bikini

The designer, who brings new meaning to the phrase “less is more”, showed off his latest collection of swimwear made entirely from duct tape.

Tape King Joel Alvarez founded the Black Tape Project fashion brand back in 2008 and uses a wide range of different types, including mirrored and metallic tones, to create custom designs.

His latest collection saw models walk the Faena Forum runway in Miami Beach on Saturday night, with Alvarez creating some of his simpler designs live in front of an audience.
 
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1. The designer uses skin-friendly body art tape to create a revealing bikini design.

2. The model wears a black and pink bikini with studs and lace, with braids and ethnic make-up.

3. The limited-edition collection was filled with bright colors, the mosaic was widely used in Alvarez's projects; models paired the look with platform sandals.

4. The Black Tape project is in high demand all over the world and Alvarez says he is regularly asked to appear at festivals and nightclubs with his bold projects.

5. Rearview leaves little to the imagination.

6. The swimsuit model is decorated with a diamond pattern, consisting of only four pieces of the braid.

7. "Art Environment": Alvarez says he now travels the world showcasing and creating new designs with his range of ribbons.

8. A blonde model with a braid in her hair and a mosaic ribbon bikini that looked almost like a fig leaf in the design.

9. Designer Joel Alvarez says he first came up with the idea of using tape from a model, saying, “One day in 2008, I was a novice photographer working with a model who suggested I use tape for a final look. To be honest, I had no idea why she needed it, but to make her happy, I tried to use this ribbon as a wardrobe item.”