Text by Hannah Yakobi.

Photos courtesy of Victoria’s Secret.

The much anticipated photos of Victoria’s Secret latest swimwear collection have been released.

The brand, known for launching the careers of the sexiest supermodels in the world, has selected bombshell Candice Swanepoel, shot in the gold metallic VS Stringkini, to appear on this year’s swim catalogue cover.

Victoria’s Secret “angels” Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Lily Aldridge and Erin Heatherton have also modelled for the catalogue, titled Sexiest Swimsuits Under the Sun.

The catalogue is the first in the series of swim catalogues that will be released throughout spring and summer.

A highlight of this year’s collection is the launch of Miraculous® push-up swim tops . Animal prints and elevated embellishments add a sexy touch, including the new VS Stringkini and suits from the popular Beach Sexy, Very Sexy and Forever Sexy collections.

The catalogue’s Bikini Mixer section allows customers to mix and match tops and bottoms to find the most flattering option.

The 2011 swim collection is available for purchase from Victoria’s Secret website, catalogue, stores and the Victoria’s Secret iPad and iPhone apps.

For more information, please visit www.victoriassecret.com/swim