We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again (and probably a few more times after that) Australians know how to make togs.

Mink Pink – an Aussie label that has been getting lots of attention overseas – has released its 2012 swimwear collection and it’s a damn good time. There are vintage-inspired tops, high-waisted numbers, classic string bikinis, cut-out one-pieces and plenty of beachy cover-ups.

The main event is the patterns. This collection is a wonderful mish-mash of colours, zig-zags, florals, animal print, and gaudy fleur-de-lis-style motifs that look like they were stolen from the Versace mansion.

More here.