Pool parties, beautiful models, skimpy bikinis and Miami Beach madness; it will be impossible for you to escape the bare bodies parading the catwalks of South Beach this week. The now established Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim has washed ashore a plethora of activities to satisfy the voyeur in you, and these events are sure to please.
Make a splash with the press, bloggers, stylistas as they play fashion police judging this year’s swimwear collections from favorites like Mara Hoffman, Bunny Beach, among others.
This week there will be a special Kick-Off Event celebrating 25 years of ROXY with ROXY Pop Surf. The Raleigh pool deck will transform into a surf oasis, as the iconic brand celebrates 25 years as an industry leader. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will also present the following designers: AGUA BENDITA, POKO PANO, DOLORES CORTÉS, WILDFOX SWIM, BEACH BUNNY, NICOLITA, AQUA DI LARA, MARA HOFFMAN SWIM, VIX SWIMWEAR, CM CIA.MAR?TIMA, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, GOTTEX, OAKLEY, L*SPACE BY MONICA WISE, A.Z ARAUJO, LULI FAMA, CAFFÉ SWIMWEAR, MAAJI SWIMWEAR, SAUVAGE, ZINGARA SWIMWEAR, 6 SHORE ROAD, A.CHÉ SWIM, AGUACLARA, AQUARELLA SWIMWEAR, CAITLIN KELLY SWIMWEAR and MINIMALE ANIMALE.
Below is a list of public and invitation-only events. Will it be Sink or Swim?
Splashion
Tuesday, July 16, 2013-8-11 p.m.
Miami Magazine invites you to the greatest show this summer Splashion 2013 with Jason DeRulo or and Dj Irie and special appearance by Miami Dolphins cheerleaders at Mansion Nightclub. A special mix of libations and swimwear and a Pinkberry lounge. Keep in mind La Martina, Jantzen
R.S.V.P. at modernluxury.com/splashion.
Mansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach.
Ready, Set, Swim
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
4 designer runway shows, pop-up shops and cocktails. Marking the commencement of Swim Week, Ready, Set, Swim is an annual event that showcases the season’s hottest swimwear collections. Guests can sip complimentary cocktails by Purity Vodka while they watch bikini-clad models hit the runway dolled up by Blo Brickell stylists with Jose Eber’s new professional styling tools. The star-studded event will feature a series of pool-side, runway shows by Solar swimwear, Toxic Sadie, 51 Inc. and Bikini 2 Go, as well as designer pop-up shops for pre and post show shopping.
The event is free and open to the public.
RSVP to RSVP@ItMarketingConcepts.com.
Highbar
Dream South Beach
1111 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Lifestyle Retreat Lounge
July 20th and 21st from Noon until 5 PM
Pampering invite only Miami Swim Week attendees for a fourth consecutive year at the Royal James Palm Hotel inside their luxurious Ballroom on Miami Beach on July 20th and 21st from Noon until 5 PM both days. Guests will be treated to complimentary food and beverages, massages, manicures, mini yoga sessions and tons of additional surprises.
The kick off party to the Lifestyle Retreat Lounge Kick Off Party takes place on Friday July 19th at SL Miami with complimentary cocktails provided by Vida Tequila with sounds by Stacie Todd & Trace.
On Saturday July 20th from 3 PM until 4:30 PM
Lifestyle Retreat Lounge will host a special private preview of Well Kept, Katie Gallager, Enjoue and Rica Swimwear. BikiniTeam.tv host Tyler Suess will be on hand to checkout these collections and interview the designers.
The Daily Front Row is the official media partner of this event, find out more at MiamiSwimWeek.com
FORD Artists Beauty Suite & Style Lounge
Friday, July 19th from 2pm-7pm
Saturday, July 20th from 12pm-5pm
SOHO Beach House
4385 Collins Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL. 33140
Standard Swim
July 20th through the 23rd
Jul 21, 3-8pm (BBQ)
Curated by Anna Laub of PRISM. This Swim Week will get a new addition with The Standard Spa, Miami Beach hosting the industry’s hottest designers showing their current collections. If you’re a designer or a purveyor of fine accessories, you now have the option of showing your. You’ll have all the amenities you need at The Standard.
RSVP: http://swim.standardculture.com/
The Standard, Spa Miami Beach
40 Island Ave
Miami Beach
Swimtastic Pop Up Shop
Wednesday, July 18th, 2013 – Sunday, July 21st , 2013
12 pm to 9 pm each day.
Don’t Have A Ticket To Swim Week? No Problem! Four afternoons and evenings of Swimwear, Shopping and Sipping Open To All. will host an assortment of brands and boutiques each day from beauty products to bikinis and sunnies all in the comfort of the Catalina’s air conditioned lobby complete with a bar and an infamous open bar happy hour each night from 7pm to 8pm. Brands and boutiques featured in include including Accessory Fanatic, Bikini 2 Go and Touch Boutique, but stop by each day for a fresh assortment!
Catalina Hotel, mezz.,
1732 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
(305-674-1160).
Escape Miami Style Lounge #SagamoreSwimWeek, #PeroniStyle and #EscapeMiami
Saturday, July 20, 2013 – Noon – 5 p.m.
Hosted by Sagamore – The Art Hotel, Peroni Italy and Annie Vazquez, The Fashion Poet. A style retreat like no other where Miami Swim Week VIP’s can take a break in between shows, to lounge in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Guests will have the chance to receive complimentary spa and beauty treatments, peruse the latest in men and women’s apparel & accessories, take part in unique activations like a DIY jewelry table and enjoy informal modeling presentations. Plus, there will be a tan touch up bar, a pro stylist offering complimentary consultations and a street style wall where you can get your photo snapped and posted up to be part of a giant collage.
RSVP a must to EscapeMiamiRSVP@krepspr.com.
Sagamore Hotel
1671 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach
(305-535-8088)
STYLE SAVES SWIM FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER @stylesaves #stylesavesswim
Friday, July 19, 2013 – 9 PM
Stay stylish by giving back! 400 of Miami’s most recognized and influential people together to support Style Saves’ mission of “building confidence through clothes and giving a fresh start through fashion” to local underprivileged students in South Florida. The event will feature three back-to-back designer fashion shows, sponsored open bar and sounds by DJ RUEN. FORD models will strut the runway showcasing designers from CABANA, the beachwear trade event and looks from swim retailer ATRIUM. cocktails by Belvedere Vodka, Peroni Nastro Azzurro beer and Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, plus sweet treats from Stella’s Sweet Shoppe. The Funclick interactive photo booth sponsored by Metro 1 Properties will let guests capture memories to take home using the hashtag #stylesavesswim.
Soho Beach House
4385 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Price: $150 in advance, $175 at the door
Tickets: http://stylesaves.
Freehand Miami Swim Week
Sunday, July 21 / 2-7pm
2727 Indian Creek Dr
Miami Beach, Fl
FUNKSION FASHION WEEK MIAMI BEACH
JULY 17 – 22, 2013
SWIM + RESORT + LINGERIE Show at SLS HOTEL SOUTH BEACH and SOHO BEACH HOUSE
SLS HOTEL SOUTH BEACH:
WEDNESDAY JULY 17th:
9:00PM Peroni Emerging Designer Series presented by Fashion Group Int’l, Daniela Pineda, Ana Garcia, Karenn Lopez, Parker Thumble, Paula Velasquez, Andrea Lewis, Luz Mily, Kim Nguyen, Kate Broadrick
9:30PM Nathalie Criado – Kriado
10:00PM Afterparty hosted by F Vodka
THURSDAY JULY 18th:
8:00PM Toxic Sadie
9:00PM Barraca Chic
FRIDAY JULY 19th:
9:00PM Cosmopolitan Summer Splash Inca, Eberjey, Zingara, Maya, Papi, Samsara, Fitsco (not open to public)
SATURDAY JULY 20th:
9:00PM Sinesia Karol
10:00PM Afterparty hosted by F Vodka
SUNDAY JULY 21st:
9:00PM Sonia Vera
SOHO BEACH HOUSE:
(shows are not open to public)
TUESDAY JULY 16th:
8:00PM Peroni Reception, Emerging Designer Series hosted by Peroni and FGI
FRIDAY JULY 19th:
9:00PM Style Saves Fashion Show, Presented by Belvedere, Cabana, Crasqi, and Shick
SATURDAY JULY 20th:
9:00PM Chloe
SUNDAY JULY 21st:
9:00PM Wildfox
RSVP: Swim@funkshion.com
Photos: Bunny Beach and Standard Miami