At the peak of summer, most individuals are headed to Miami to put out on beaches, or perhaps benefit from the city’s epic Cuban cuisine. But for fashion aficionados, one thing matters in the approaching days — Miami Swim Week. The D.C. Swim Week Shows™-managed event, which makes for the biggest swimwear gathering on the earth, makes its annual return to the sunny South Beach July 13-18, with a laundry list of brands gearing as much as debut their Summer 2023 collections.
At its core, the star studded event highlights that the swimwear industry is more vast than chances are you’ll know, with Miami Swim Week™ The Shows weaving threads of assorted forms diversity all throughout the five day soiree. Of the 50 live shows to happen (highlighting over 70 designers), The Shows are set to highlight a variety of cultures and regions, with designers from over 70 countries around the globe expected to the touch down in Miami bearing recent designs that may set the tone for forthcoming summer fashion. Moreover, representation will hit the runway by means of models of all sizes and styles with some designers on the lineup specializing in primarily prolonged sizes.
With renowned designers and types akin to Ema Savahl on the roster, in addition to cult favorite cool-girl brands akin to Poster Girl and Natalia Fedner, it goes without saying swim and resortwear’s next biggest trends will probably be single-handidly orchestrated by the week’s presentations. More unexpected elements, nonetheless, include the primary ever swimwear Metaverse, which is able to introduce swimwear NFTs by means of a totally interactive Web 3.0 luxury swimwear fashion runway. Furthermore on the innovation front, a partnership between Miami Swim Week™ The Shows and fashion commerce app, RUNWAY BUY, will even allow each runway show of the week to be shoppable in real time.
With such a strong lineup to be expected, there are after all a handful of Black-owned brands set to hit the runway on the event’s base of the long-lasting luxury SLS Hotel. Get to know just a few of them below, ahead of the Miami Swim Week kick off. Then, keep the next program in mind so that you don’t miss when your favorite brands hit the catwalk front and center.
1. Diva Curves
There aren’t many swimwear brands specializing specifically in plus sized styles, and that’s exactly what Diva Kurves is here for. Not shying away from providing sultry options for curvy women, expect a variety of stand out design elements akin to cutouts, chain embellishments and poppy pastel color.
2. Swim With Poppies
Expect the unexpected with Swim With Poppies. Founded by Art Institutes graduate Danisha Brown in 2011, the brand’s handmade designs often include a retro flare fit for a picturesque vacation. With unique designs akin to a turquoise and brown one piece with cow print shoulder straps and fringed sides, every design lends itself to making a moment for its wearer.
3. Haitian Doll By Jo Bella
Migrating from Haiti to Latest York as a teen, entrepreneur Jo Bella’s profession began with modeling, expanding eventually into her own brand offering up every little thing from resort style ready-to-wear, to cosmetics and after all, swimwear. The brand’s latter category comes with just what you’d pack for a visit to Miami – tons of color, mesh swim sets, sparkling cover-ups and more dramatic swimwear styles akin to designs that include chunky embellishments and balloon sleeves.
4. Island Tribe
Based in Los Angeles, Island Tribe’s designs are the type to place you comfortable. Inspired by the ocean and the desert, its signatures include earth tones and light-weight, billowy fabrics. With a slow fashion, sustainable ethos at its core, fans flock to the brand for vacation-bound kaftans and dresses which can be sure to fulfill all of your beach coverup needs. Alongside its recent collection which is able to debut at Miami Swim Week, the brand has also partnered with Miami Swim Week to host its Miami Swim Week x Island Tribe Wellness The Bali Hut Wellness Lounge, a caravan in-person
healing experience on the Latest World Center event-goers can explore on July 16 and 17.
5. Mineral Melange Swim
With a novel approach to swimwear, Mineral Melange Swim is where geology and fashion meet. Geology student turned clothier Brittany McGregor approaches design with mineralogical and spiritual meaning in mind, landing on styles named after gemstones and minerals with design elements inspired by mineralogical properties. Think geometric, abstract and marbled prints, metallic and velvet finishes, and color combos you may’t pass up.
6.Porsha’s Swim
Latest York based brand Porsha’s Swim launched with just five styles and has since expanded into a strong collection of bikini sets, one pieces and resortwear fashion enthusiasts are certain to fall in love with. The brand offers every little thing from modest one pieces, to mesh cover up dresses and cheeky, skin-baring two pieces.
7. Kris Jackson
At Kris Jackson, references to its founder’s Jamaican heritage run throughout the brand with carefree, fun-loving pieces indicative of island life. The brand’s range covers every little thing from solid white bikinis for the minimalist, tribal printed designs for the statement-making, and muted, mesh paneled styles for the in between.
8. Onalaja
You may have seen Nigerian designer Kanyinsola Imade Onalaja’s ready-to-wear work hit the 2022 B.E.T. Awards red carpet just a few weeks back, and now the brand is taking Miami Swim Week with its swimwear offering. With opulence and luxury radiating throughout by means of sequins, beaded embellishments and feathers, all harking back to modernized Nigerian dress, you may expect a group that seems like far more than your average beachwear.
9. Lure Swim
Want an exclusive first look? Black woman-owned brand Lure Swim is about to launch in unison with its debut Miami Swim Week show with what’s sure to be an unforgettable collection.
10. Nadora
Similarly, swimwear brand Nadora is about to relaunch alongside its upcoming Miami Swim Week show as well. Past designs indicate the brand has a keen eye for keeping a pulse on trendy styles akin to high sheen fabrics, cutouts and high cut silhouettes.
11. Kass Swimwear
Using colours that immediately transport you to the tropics, Kass Swimwear makes the type of styles that look great on everyone. The brand reimagines classic styles with a contemporary flare for an final result you’ll swoon over.
12. MyLegkini Swimwear
MyLegkini is where swimwear and shapewear meet. Specializing in supportive swimwear leggings, not only do the brand’s designs include eye catching prints and clean silhouettes, but they slim the body in all the precise places, too.
MIAMI SWIM WEEK™ THE SHOWS – 2022 PROGRAM
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022
Miami Swim Week™ The Shows X Wilhelmenia
Miami Swim Week Opening Dinner Party – Invite Only.
7PM to 10PM
LOCATION: Baia Beach Club Miami
Mondrian Hotel on South Beach
1100 West Ave, Miami Beach 33139
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022
OPENING KICKOFF RUNWAY SHOW & CHARITY EVENT: 7:30PM to 9:30PM
Our first fashion show will kick off Miami Swim Week 2022 featuring a surprising recent couture swimwear collection from Ema Savahl. During this opening show & reception, we are going to host a silent auction, with all ticket sales and auction proceeds being donated to The Little Lighthouse Foundation. Hosted by: Natalie Negrotti, model, influencer and reality TV personality. 350+ Guests expected to attend. Ticketed event. More details and ticket sales information coming soon. More details to come back. Follow Miami Swim Week(™) The Shows on Instagram and join for our email newsletter for weekly updates: Sponsored by & in collaboration with the City of Miami Beach.
LOCATION: SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
KICK OFF AFTERPARTY: 9:30PM to 12AM
Botanical Beach Babes Afterparty @ Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach
LOCATION:
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ticketed event. Ticket sales details coming soon on Eventbrite
THURSDAY – JULY 14, 2022
DAYTIME TRADE SHOW: Hammock Shows @ The Latest World Center
11AM to 5PM
Paid passes available here
LOCATION: 500 seventeenth St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS: 6PM to 11PM
Location: Katsuya on the SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
15 shows FEATURING 15 different swimwear designers. More details and announcements to come back.
AFTERPARTY: 10PM to 2AM
Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ticketed event. Ticket sales details coming soon on EventBrite
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2022
RUNWAY SHOWS – DAY 2
6PM to 11PM
AFTERPARTY: 10PM to 2AM
Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ticketed event. Ticket sales details coming soon on EventBrite
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022
Bali Hut Wellness Programming –
11AM to 5PM
Location: Rooftop Lounge on the Latest World Center
500 seventeenth St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
*Ticketed event or Should have Hammock Show pass access for entry. Hammock Show tickets will be purchased here
NEXT: IMPCT Fashion Talks and Way forward for Fashion Innovation
11AM to 5PM
Trust Pavilion positioned on the Latest World Center
500 seventeenth St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Hammock Show – 9AM to 6PM
Situated: Latest World Center
500 seventeenth St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
RUNWAY SHOWS – Day 3
Location: Katsuya on the SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
6PM to 11PM
AFTERPARTY: 11PM to 2AM
Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ticketed event. Ticket sales details coming soon on EventBrite
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022
RUNWAY SHOWS – Day 3
Location: Katsuya on the SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
SWIM WEEK CLOSING PARTY: 11PM to 2AM
Hyde Beach at SLS Hotel South Beach
1701 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Ticketed event. Ticket sales details coming soon on EventBrite
MONDAY, July18, 2022
Miami Swim Week Official Closing Party
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