Dubbed the 'bling-kini' the skimpy two piece is encrusted with more than 5,000 brightly coloured Swarovski Austrian crystals with each square cm of the swimming costume worth £100.

The 'Anita' by Pistol Panties ties at the neck and is joined from the bust to its base by beaded gold rope. Anticipating huge demand Selfridges has set up a waiting list.