In case you missed it, Mercedes-Benz Miami Swim Fashion Week just ended. We've gone ahead and done the mind-numbing work of wading through the hundreds of near-identical and virtually invisible bathing suits on display, and brought you the, um, highlights of the Xtralife and Poko Pono collections. Inspired by designers Kate and Kass, who name their creations after inspiring women, we tried to envision the icons behind the following swimwear creations. (Click on any image to begin gallery.)

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