It was only last year that we saw a return to wholesome cleavage thanks to Louis Vuitton and Mad Men, and although for some, bossoms will never go out of fashion, it seems another body part is enjoying some time in the style limelight.
 
Curvaceous celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce along with the recent fetish fashions from Louis Vuitton, can all be credited for the recent focus on derrieres. Even at this year's RAFW sculpting undergarments sought to lift and shape the diminutive derrieres on the catwalk.

We all know our Kylie Minogue is one celeb that has always flown the flag for a round and perky behind, but a few new celebrities have started taking the body part to round extremes. Cue Nicki Minaj and her bulb-us bubble butt. The rapper recently sparked confusion and rumour when she performed on stage sporting an unusually round and motionless rump. Some curve enthusiasts cried foul that Nicki was wearing padded underwear, while others accused her of butt implants (an increasing trend in plastic surgery).

At first I was of the theory that Nicki was just packing pillows in her pants, but on further inspection I think the lil rapper has gone under the knife for those cheeks. In her Massive Attack film clip her skimpy costumes are fair proof that she really has 'got back,' but whether that back is natural is yet to be confirmed.
 


Another bottom newbie catching attention for her perky cheeks is Pippa Middleton. Since the royal wedding Pippa has become the subject of an 'ass appreciation society,' and the inspiration for many female squat thrusts at the gym thanks to her small, athletic bottom.

While for Pippa's pert behind, less really is more, for Coco Austin more is never enough. With a big, round and out there butt, Coco fits the cliché of actually being 'one of those rap guy's girlfriends' as the wife of rapper Ice T. Unsurprisingly she is a 'body model,' has appeared in Playboy numerous times and will soon be the star of a reality TV show. But what is more intriguing about Coco and her rump is her recent collection of clothing for girls with curves. Called Licious, her range of skin tight clothing leaves little to the imagination and will showcase your booty in all its glory.

Check out the above image gallery for more intriguing bottoms.