Miami Swim Fashion Week (video)

Cia Maritima Swimwear Summer 2013: Bikini Models at Miami Swim Fashion Week - swimwear capital of the world - Miami, Florida. The Cia Martima 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim - As one of Brazil's most successful swimwear companies, Cia Maritima is known for its handwork, embroidery, feminine prints and detailing, bringing that South American glitz to the U.S. Brazilian designer, Benny Rosset has been extremely successful for his modern techniques and technology in fabrics, beadings and lace. The flawless summer tans, long straight and sleek hair and natural makeup made the runway show a hit. Rosset created a sexy collection of jungle prints, vibrant colors such as hot pink, lime green, royal blue, white, teal and purple as well as leopard printed caftans, cover ups and color-dipped triangle tops. Rosset completed a job well done by capturing the tropics into his designs, representing the Floridian and Californian theme. His chiffon cover-ups with gold embellishments and elastic waistbands created that sporty touch to the line. . . .


Swim Week --a flurry of trade and fashion shows, parties and other events surrounding swimwear, the fashion world aiming the spotlight on Miami--the Miami aesthetic reigns, with more bright colors, prints and flowing, cutting-edge styles. Whether designing swimwear, footwear, children’s or menswear, women’s apparel, evening and bridal gowns or lingerie, fashion designers are flourishing in Miami, where barriers to entry are lower, and competition less fierce than in other U.S. design hubs like New York or Los Angeles.

Swim Week puts focus on Miami designers - Business - MiamiHerald.com:
The Swimwear Association of Florida’s SwimShow, July 20-23, is in its 31st year, is the longest-running and largest annual swimwear trade show in the world.
Located: Miami Beach Convention Center.
Features: 2,500 lines from 60 countries — up from 25 brands when the show launched at The Merchandise Mart in 1982.
Attendees expected this year: Nearly 9,000, up from less than 100 in 1982.

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