Store news: Victoria’s Secret gets the Hurley bikini

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Just as the perfect little black dress can be pulled out occasion after occasion, a classic black bikini has the potential to be a timeless wardrobe staple. But as many a woman has discovered, in the world of swimwear, that ‘perfect’ suit can be hard to find, even if you’re a model like Bar Refaeli, who appeared on the cover of this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Refaeli, though, didn’t have to go the ‘Never mind -- I’ll just go with a pareo’ route when her search came up empty. She enlisted Costa Mesa-based swimwear maker Hurley to collaborate on the Little Black Bikini, which hits the racks at Victoria’s Secret on Tuesday.

Israel-native Refaeli says she particularly likes the way this bikini travels. ‘I insist on packing easy, chic pieces that will work for me when I am on the go,’ she says. ‘And the fabric dries quickly, so I don’t worry about throwing it into my bag to make the next flight.’

The suit retails for $120, and 10% of sale proceeds benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer, an organization that promotes early detection and an active lifestyle as the keys to preventing breast cancer.

Victoria’s Secret at the Grove, 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. (323) 634-9177. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

www.victoriassecret.com, www.hurley.com/lbb

-- Max Padilla

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