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17 Oct

Miami Swim Week Is Back! – See Which Brands

At the peak of summer, most persons 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 you might know, with Miami Swim Week™ The Shows weaving threads of varied 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 spread 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 the use of models of all sizes and shapes with some designers on the lineup specializing in primarily prolonged sizes.

With renowned designers and types corresponding to Ema Savahl on the roster, in addition to cult favorite cool-girl brands corresponding 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 can introduce swimwear NFTs by the use of a completely 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, may even allow each runway show of the week to be shoppable in real time. 

With such a sturdy 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 enduring luxury SLS Hotel. Get to know a couple of 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 plenty of stand out design elements corresponding 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 corresponding 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 young person, entrepreneur Jo Bella’s profession began with modeling, expanding eventually into her own brand offering up every part 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 corresponding 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 can 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 singular approach to swimwear, Mineral Melange Swim is where geology and fashion meet. Geology student turned designer 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’ll be able to’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 sturdy collection of bikini sets, one pieces and resortwear fashion enthusiasts are sure to fall in love with. The brand offers every part 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 part 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 the use of sequins, beaded embellishments and feathers, all paying homage to modernized Nigerian dress, you’ll be able to expect a group that appears like rather 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 corresponding 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 sort 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 proper 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 enroll 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 Will need to have Hammock Show pass access for entry. Hammock Show tickets might be purchased here

NEXT: IMPCT Fashion Talks and Way forward for Fashion Innovation 
11AM to 5PM 
Trust Pavilion situated 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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