She'll do ANYTHING to avoid a tan line! Kimberley Garner enjoys a topless dip on Grecian holiday
By SARAH BULL
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As a swimwear designer, Kimberley Garner has a wide array of itsy bitsy bikinis to choose from when it comes to packing for a sunshine-filled holiday.
But even the opportunity to show off one of her own designs isn't worth an unattractive tan line - as the former Made In Chelsea star proved by going topless during her Grecian break earlier this week.
The pretty blonde star sported just a tiny pair of red bottoms as she waded into the clear blue sea for a cooling dip in between her sunbathing sessions on her vacation.
She'll do anything to avoid a tan line! Kimberley Garner went topless as she enjoyed a dip in the sea on her Grecian holiday earlier this week
Clearly unconcerned about who saw her, including a large boat which was cruising through the harbour, Kimberley appeared entirely unabashed as she raised her arms above her head to adjust her wet, blonde locks.
But the 23-year-old's confidence is understandable, considering she is the proud owner of a tanned, honed figure.
Kimberley displayed her pert posterior in the high-cut red bottoms, while showing off her lithe back and long legs for the swim in the sea.
Cool and confident: Kimberley showed off her enviable figure as she sported just a pair of tiny red bikini bottoms
Cooling off: Kimberley was seen covering up in a floaty sheer wrap after enjoying a post-swim shower
Following her dip, Kimberley made her way back onto the dock, where she covered up with a floaty wrap after getting an attack of self-consciousness.
Kimberley was later seen wearing a strappy white top as she enjoyed a moment to herself, dipping her feet into the water as she stared pensively out into the distance.
The former reality star is certainly no stranger to a sunshine break, having only recently returned from St Tropez and Cannes, where she attended the annual film festival.
And luckily, Kimberley's holidays are usually in balmy locations where she can happily show off the swimwear she worked so hard to design.
A moment to herself: Earlier, Kimberley was seen dipping her toe in the sea as she enjoyed a pensive moment
Stripping off: Kimberley then removed her white top and floaty wrap to display her lithe figure
Treading carefully: Having shed her beachy cover-ups, Kimberley ventured into the cool blue sea
Speaking to MailOnline earlier this year about her Kimberley London range, Kimberley said: 'I've been working on this range since 1st January but I've had the ideas since I was a child and I got told off for sewing sequins onto a bikini while I was in school!'
Kimberley certainly pulled out all the stops to ensure that her range is a success - from funding it herself to the fact the designs are made in England, to the fabric imported from Italy and the tiny gold coin and 'K' details made in France.
She said of the range: 'I wanted to make my designs wholesome but also sexy and cheeky, and provide an aspirational image for young girls.'
However, Kimberley's debut business venture hasn't been without its troubles, as it was recently revealed that she is being sued by Agent Provocateur for selling a bikini that is too similar to one of its own bestsellers.
Cooling off: Kimberley displayed her muscular back as she strolled through the sea
No shyness here! Despite a large boat on the horizon, Kimberley appeared unconcerned about who saw her
Soaking it up: Kimberley appeared to be in her element as she made the most of her surroundings
The action, filed at the Patents County Court in London, accuses Kimberley of copying their Mazzy bikini when creating her Monaco two-piece.
Both swimwear garments have a triangle-shape top and several straps around the body, as well as a cut-away brief.
The Agent Provocateur design costs £110 for the top and £85 for the briefs, while Kimberley's costs £85 for the full set.
Definition: It's not hard to see why Kimberley is confident about showing off her incredible figure
Making her exit: Kimberley displayed her pert posterior as she made her way back onto the dock
In a statement, Garry Hogarth, CEO of Agent Provocateur, said: 'We invest significantly in product design and development, and the Mazzy is our bestselling swimwear design. We have bought this action to protect our intellectual property, our designers and our business.'
But speaking to MailOnline, Kimberley said of the claim: 'It does seems that Agent Provocateur are doing this just for publicity, as you can see from how many extremely similar pieces that are ready available on the market.
'There are so many other well known designers selling bikinis that are so similar, as the strappy bikini is very much on trend. They are a multi-million pound giant trying to intimidate a 23 year old.
Calling it a day: As Kimberley's day in the sun drew to a close, she wrapped the sarong around her to head back
Picturesque: The sun set over the horizon as Kimberley made her way back to her car to head home
'My only hope is this doesn't put off other young people from starting up their own company. It is a lot of work and a lot of fun and I want to continue as it has been successful.'
However, a spokesperson for Agent Provocateur told MailOnline: 'Agent Provocateur is very supportive of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
'In the case of Kimberley Garner and her company, Kimberley London Ltd, we have evidence of Kimberley buying a Mazzy bikini in one of our stores.
'It is our belief that her Monaco bikini is a copy of the design rights in the Mazzy. We invest significantly in product design and development and the Mazzy is our best-selling swimwear design.
'We have brought this action to protect our intellectual property, our designers and our business.'
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