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Saturday, July 29, 2017

Women's Swimwear 2018 Collections

Why are we talking about women's 2018 swimwear when it is July of 2017?  For those of you that are not aware, this is primarily a fashion industry website.  On occasion, we present runway photos of product that may not yet be in retail stores.  Swimwear designers are showing the summer 2018 collections to potential buyers. Therefore, we are fortunate enough to get a sneak peak at some of the swimwear collections for next year.  Below are links to a few images of what is in process for next year.

KAOHS Swim Runway 2018 Collection

KOA Swimwear Runway Show 2018 Collection

Baes and Bikinis 2018 Swimwear Collection

Indah Swimwear Collection 2018 at SWIMMIAMI

Silvia Ulson Showcases 2018 Swimwear at Miami Swim Week
KAOHS Swim 2018 Swimwear Collection
KAOHS Swim 2018 Swimwear Collection
From the blog posts listed above you can find links to those swimwear brands so you can learn more about the company, brand, and products.

Friday, July 28, 2017

Indah Swimwear Collection at SWIMMIAMI

Indah debuted its MAGIC CARPET RIDE  collection at SWIMMIAMI at the Vintro Tent on Sunday, July 23, 2017 to a jam packed crowd of leading editors, buyers and celebrity influencers who are die-hard fans of the line including Helen Owen, Alyssa Lynch, Caroline Einhoff, Bridget Baul, Kaitlynn Carter, Whitney Fransway, Madison Louch, Vale Gente, and more.
The MAGIC CARPET RIDE collection was  simultaneously live-steamed  on the company’s website in order to promote the brand’s first foray into the  “see now-buy now”  movement as  12 of the boho-chic pieces pieces became available for purchase the moment they were shown live on the models! 
Indah Swimwear Collection at SWIMMIAMI
In this spirit of Indonesian beauty, Indah featured the sexy defining bohemian flair meets vintage Vogue aesthetic that they are known for, while introducing new, color patterns and prints. “This collection will allow you to find yourself in Ibiza in 1977 with a flower in your hair and a cocktail in your hand,” explained DeSantis. Forever a free spirit, DeSantis’ designs feature exotic influences from both her home in Bali as well as inspiration from her travels around the world. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Lybethras Debuts SS17 Collection at SWIMMIAMI

Lybethras Debuts SS17 Collection at SWIMMIAMI
Lybethras Debuts SS17 Collection at SWIMMIAMI

Lybethras SS17 Collection at SWIMMIAMI

Lybethras Debuts Women's Swimwear


Lybethras Bikini Swimwear
Lybethras is a handmade Brazilian bikini line made in Brazil.

Learn more about Lybethras Brazilian Bikini Swimwear here on the Fashion Blog.

Learn more about the swimwear trade show SWIMMIAMI.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Kick-Off Party of Swim Week: SWIMMIAMI

Planet Fashion TV is thrilled to be partnering again with SWIMMIAMI as the title sponsor for the Official Kick-Off Party of Swim Week on Thursday, July 14th in Miami Beach at the W South Beach.

This year, SWIMMIAMI is rolling out the red carpet to the fashionable crowd of Miami for an experience that provides special access to the music and the swimwear collections they love. Planet Fashion TV will host an exclusive pool-side party with a debut performance by reggaeton artist Vikina Lopez and a special performance by top radio and streaming recording artist Kent Jones who will perform his blockbuster hit “Don’t Mind.” Guests will also enjoy runway presentations by kay & elle Swimwear, OMG Swimwear and a feature presentation by Roberto Cavalli Beachwear.

The Official Kick-Off Party Presented by Planet Fashion TV, the most coveted invite at SWIMMIAMI, will take place at The W South Beach Wet Lounge Pool Deck at 2201 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach from 7 PM – 10:30PM.

The evening will also feature an array of beverages from Lacroix Sparkling Water, 50 Bleu Triple Distilled Vodka, and Bobble as well as a sexy beach feel coming from the sultry sounds provided by one of Miami’s best DJ’s. It’s the perfect combination for a crowd that loves to dress-up in their hottest summer outfits and to party-down to the best music and fashion in town!
SWIMMIAMI Open Night Party 2016
PLANET FASHION TV, the event’s title sponsor, is joined by W Hotels, Lacroix Sparkling Water, 50 Bleu Triple Distilled Vodka, and Bobble.

Please note this event is not open to the general public and is by invitation only.

About PLANET FASHION TV

Based in Miami Beach, FL, Planet Fashion TV is produced by Sea Star Films, a full-service commercial, TV and event production company. Planet Fashion covers the exclusive world of luxury fashion in NY, Paris Milan and London, then goes beyond that to reveal undiscovered talent, beauty and trends in Africa, India, Russia, Scandinavia, Asia, Latin America and beyond. Planet Fashion is an unscripted show hosted by Celia Evans. Segments cover international style, beauty, music and fashion. There are 30 half hour episodes in HD and 4K. Planet Fashion TV can be found Internationally on ABS-CBN, The Filipino Channel, Lifestyle Network, Myx, The Beach Channel, Barcelo, CableVision del Caribe, CMET, Cablemax, Iberostar MCR. In the past 6 years Planet Fashion TV has expanded broadcast globally and hosted luxury events at Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, The London Olympics, Art Basel, SwimWeek and Cannes Film Festival.

About SWIMMIAMI

LDJ and SBI, two leading fashion production companies worldwide, have partnered to create SWIMMIAMI presented by smartwater® and W Hotels Worldwide, as a platform for designers seeking to present their 2016 collections set to International Runway standards. LDJ partners with IMG on NYFW and other international events and has been integral part of Miami Swim Week for the last ten years; producing the shows at The Raleigh Miami Beach with IMG and partnered with SBI to ensure a world class runway experience for the swim industry. A full schedule and information about the event can be viewed at SWIMMIAMICOLLECTIONS.COM.

About W South Beach Hotel & Residences

W South Beach Hotel & Residences opened its doors in July 2009.  This 408-unit condo hotel features magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean from every room and unique amenities such as WALL ultra-lounge, Living Room and Grove.  With Bliss Spa and an impressive list of restaurant partners including celebrity-magnet Mr. Chow and The Dutch, W South Beach solidifies its spot as the choice destination hotel for both W’s jet set guests and Miami’s most fashionable locals. The property teamed with some of the most innovative designers and artists including Anna Busta of Studio B Design, conceptual landscape designer Paula Hayes, legendary photographer Danny Clinch and architectural firms Costas Kondylis and NBWW & Associates.  For more information, please visit www.wsouthbeach.com.

About W Hotels Worldwide

W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led luxury lifestyle brand and the industry innovator with 46 hotels and retreats, including 16 W-branded residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand’s sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. With 15 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach more than 60 hotels by 2018. W Hotels have been announced for Amsterdam, Shanghai, Beijing, Bogota, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Amman, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, Suzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Shenyang, Marrakech and Brisbane, while upcoming W Retreats include Goa, Phuket, Hainan Island and Mexico’s Riviera Maya. For more information, visit www.whotels.com, www.whotels.tumblr.com or www.facebook.com/whotels. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com. Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram.

About OMG Swimwear

Model turned Swimwear Designer Andrea Gaviria pursued her passion in swimwear fashion when realizing she owned over 300 bathing suits. Executing her ambition of owning her own company was her motivation to giving clients what they need and want when vacationing. She knew the market needed a change in brining the sexy one piece back to life. Omg Is known for their over the top unique monokinis. After launching her online site, the brand quickly became a top swimwear destination worldwide. The brand has gained a following of A-list celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Sofia Vergara, Selena Gomez and more. Andrea Continues to strive to be the leading swimwear brand and to gain the confidence back of all women to look forward to Bikini Shopping Whether online or In Stores! The OMG goal is to make women feel Confident, Sexy, & One of a kind!!

About Kay & Elle Swimwear

In 2004, Kady Decker and Lindsay Lancaster, the duo behind kay & elle, began their entrepreneurial partnership. They became two of the youngest people in the nation to open a Pure Barre studios. Seven years and ten studios later, they’d learned a thing or two. With a love for fitness, health and fashion, they learned what women wanted. It was the same thing they had always wanted. To feel beautiful. To create their own path. To let go and go deeper. To take more risks and have fewer regrets. To be raw, real, and unstoppable. On a life-changing trip to Costa Rica in 2015, Kady and Lindsay, water lovers and swimsuit fanatics, dreamed up kay & elle. Together, they’ve created a swimsuit line for the girl who wants to be set free—the unforgettable, can’t hide from her own light, sometimes broken but never defeated, called by the tide, pulse-driven, world on fire girl.

If you are interested, you can take a look back at some of last years SwimMiami highlights.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Lacoste at SWIMMIAMI 2016

Internationally renowned fashion label Lacoste™ will bring their yachting inspired collection to opening night of SWIMMIAMI 2016 sponsored by Planet Fashion TV.  The chic poolside celebration will be held Thursday, July 16, 2015 at W South Beach Hotel & Residences to open up four days of runway shows from fashion's biggest swimwear designers for SWIMMIAMI 2016 presented by smartwater® and W Hotels Worldwide.


Julio Iglesias Jr.
The program is slated to include a performance from recording artist and icon Julio Iglesias Jr. as well as a runway presentation by Lacoste™.
 

The much-anticipated evening will feature a VIP cocktail reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lawn, with décor by Paul Sokolski from Designs of the Future, LLC followed by a larger celebration and fashion show from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at WET.

Firmly anchored in French heritage, the Lacoste fashion presentation will feature chic and sporty silhouettes inspired by the sailing and yachting worlds.

Charli Girls purveyors of handcrafted jewelry accessories who live by the credo, ‘life perfected, fashion remixed' will complement the informal modeling of virgin lace resort wear by Ibiza's own Piluca Bayarri.'  VIP Cocktails will be provided by 49th Parallel gluten free Vodka from Pangea Wine and Spirits. Wines will be presented by Four Vines Naked Chardonnay and Cryptic Red Blend from Purple Wine and Spirits.

Event sponsor, Planet Fashion TV, and their subsidiary, Sea Star Films,  was founded by internationally renowned fashion producer Celia Evans.  Her company creates a refreshingly new take on fashion coverage and international events.

Having recently returned from producing shows in Cannes at the iconic Carlton Hotel and Milano at 5 star Hotel Chateau Monfort for Rock and Roll Designer Gil Santucci, Celia confirms, "We've created experiences that resonate with our audiences like no other." Miami is increasingly at the epicenter of fashion forward trends. "We take a sophisticated, sexy, and interactive approach to showcasing fashion throughout the year. SWIMMIAMI 2016 and W South Beach Hotel & Residences are the perfect partners."

SWIMMIAMI 2016 takes place July 17, 2015 through July 19, 2015 during Miami Swim Week, the largest annual swim and resort event in North America. Designers, buyers and media from around the world will be welcomed to the beachfront WET deck at W South Beach Hotel & Residences to view the 2016 collections from some of the best known swim and resort brands. The event is produced through a partnership between LDJ Productions and SBI presentations.

ABOUT PLANET FASHION TV

Based in Miami Beach, FL, Planet Fashion TV is produced by Sea Star Films, a full-service commercial, TV and event production company. Planet Fashion TV can be found internationally on ABS-CBN, The Filipino Channel, Lifetime Network, Myx, The Beach Channel, Barcelo, CableVision del Caribe, CMET, Cablemax, Iberostar MCR, and www.planetfashiontv.com
 
ABOUT LACOSTE MENS AND WOMENS FASHION
Lacoste has distinguished itself as a specialty brand synonymous with personal luxury and high quality accessory design. Lacoste is a French clothing company founded in 1933 that sells high end clothing, footwear, perfume, leather goods, watches, eyewear, and most famously polo shirts.  The company can be recognized by its green crocodile logo. René Lacoste, the company's founder, was nicknamed "the Crocodile" by fans because of his tenacity on the tennis court.  The company has been featured in every major department store including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, and Harrods's, and has been adorned by a regal clientele ranging from royalty to pop icons.
 

ABOUT SWIMMIAMI 

LDJ and SBI, two leading fashion production companies have partnered to create SWIMMIAMI presented by smartwater® and W Hotels Worldwide, as a platform for designers seeking to present their 2016 collections set to International Runway standards. LDJ has been a fixture at NYFW for many years and currently partners with IMG for NYFW as well as other fashion events internationally.  LDJ and SBI have both had an integral role in Miami Swim Week for the last ten years. LDJ has had a role as venue managers and show producers for IMG at The Raleigh Miami Beach since the event began and SBI has provided all of the scenic elements. The two production companies teamed up this season to ensure a world-class runway experience for the swim industry. A  full schedule and information about the event can be viewed 

at SWIMMIAMICOLLECTIONS.COM.
 

ABOUT W SOUTH BEACH HOTEL & RESIDENCES

W South Beach Hotel & Residences opened its doors in July 2009.  This 408-unit condo hotel features magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean from every room and unique amenities such as WALL ultra-lounge, Living Room and Grove.  With Bliss Spa and an impressive list of restaurant partners including celebrity-magnet Mr. Chow and The Dutch, W South Beach solidifies its spot as the choice destination hotel for both W's jet set guests and Miami's most fashionable locals. The property teamed with some of the most innovative designers and artists including Anna Busta of Studio B Design, conceptual landscape designer Paula Hayes, legendary photographer Danny Clinch and architectural firms Costas Kondylis and NBWW & Associates.  'W' South Beach Hotel 2201 Collins Avenue-33139 For more information, please visit www.wsouthbeach.com.
 

ABOUT W HOTELS WORLDWIDE

W Hotels is a contemporary, design-led luxury lifestyle brand and the industry innovator with 46 hotels and retreats, including 16 W-branded residences, in the most vibrant cities and exotic destinations around the world. Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, W Hotels provides the ultimate in insider access, offering a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passions around fashion, music and entertainment. W Hotels offers a holistic lifestyle experience that is integrated into the brand's sensibility through contemporary restaurant concepts, glamorous entertainment experiences, stylish retail concepts, signature spas and inspiring residences. With 15 years of proven success, W Hotels is on track to reach more than 60 hotels by 2018. W Hotels have been announced for Amsterdam, Shanghai, Beijing, Bogota, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Amman, Jakarta, Panama, Muscat, Suzhou, Changsha, Chengdu, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Shenyang, Marrakech and Brisbane, while upcoming W Retreats include Goa, Phuket, Hainan Island and Mexico's Riviera Maya. For more information, visit www.whotels.com, www.whotels.tumblr.com or www.facebook.com/whotels. To live the W Hotels lifestyle 24/7/365, visit www.wresidences.com.Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram.

For more information on the W Hotels and CFDA {FASHION INCUBATOR} partnership, please visit http://whotels.tumblr.com/. Follow @WHotels on Twitter and Instagram, and follow the partnership at #WCFDA.

About Coca-Cola Company 

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands including, Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, POWERADE, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia, Dasani, FUZE TEA and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of 1.9 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

 
About Julio Iglesias Jr.

International Artist Julio Iglesias Jr will perform his modern day remake of his father's hit song "Vous Les Femmes".  Since his last U.S. album release of Tercera Dimension, Julio has recorded three albums abroad. In addition to music, Julio also acts, hosts, and models. Currently, Julio is opening act for his father's European tour, which has been a dream realized for them both.

 
About Pangea Wine & Spirits

Pangea Wine & Spirits, Inc., based in Sarasota, Florida, is a National wine and spirits importer and broker. Pangea specializes in the acquisition and representation of spirituous beverages that have unique designations, provide purpose and solution to their vendor base. Pangea's focus on hand crafted, high quality, small case production brands sets the spirit of its mission to deliver the finest "clean drinking" products available to its consumer community.

 
About Purple Wine and Spirits

Purple Wine + Spirits is dedicated to creating extraordinary wine and distilled spirit experiences that surprise and delight. Founded by Derek Benham in 2001, the company produces branded wines as well as custom and private label wines for major U.S. and International retailers and restaurateurs. Purple Wine + Spirits is based in Sonoma County, with satellite wineries in American Canyon and the Russian River Valley. Sustainability is a key facet of Purple's operating principles. Over the past decade the company has made great strides in water and energy conservation and both the Graton and American Canyon wineries are certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance. 


About Body Sculpture Centers of Florida

Body Sculpture Centers  will be on hand for the entire swim week to provide complimentary consulations.  With a studio and surgery center  in Ft Lauderdale and Receiving Center at 2645 SW 37th Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida, 33131  BSC was founded by Television personality and Beauty and Wellness Consultant, Kimberly Marin, AP and RD has built an enviable reputation as the doyenne of medically supervised, minimally invasive and permanent liposuction treatments, plastic surgery and the noninvasive SharpLight ™ technologies. 


Body Sculpture Centers, founded in 2011 customizes fully integrated, beauty and wellness programs. The most popular being breast augmentation and area specific surgical and non surgical  face lifts, fat removal and grafts and dermal fillers including Botox ®  Juvederm ® and Restylane ® .   Specialists also in med spa treatments that are life affirming and curative, Kim  is a licensed acupuncture physician who also specializes in longevity and weight loss regimens.  "With beach bodies on show year round in Florida's tropical climate those stubborn fat deposits are especially resistant and unsightly even for those who are conscientious about their diet and exercise.  Those "muffin tops", "thunder thighs", "love handles"   and "droopy knees and upper arms", present an especially vexing challenge to our patients that we resole inexpensively and with incomparable results. "

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