MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2023- DC SWIM WEEK REVIEW

Feeling FOMO from this past weekend's runway shows? We get it. Let’s get you in the loop. Beginning July 3rd, and concluding July 10th, Miami Swim Week The Shows (also known as DC Swim Week), hosted their 2023 runway and trade show convention. The week was filled with trade shows, public pop-ups, private events, parties, and HOT runway shows.

With shows from well known swimwear brands- to emerging swimwear brands, the excitement is just beginning. On Wednesday, the week was introduced with stunning shows from Ema Savahl, Amaretto Swimwear, and Paola Estefania. With hints of classic yet daring looks in each runway show, there seems to be an exciting future in swimwear in 2023.

A LoOK FROM EMA SAVAHL’S RUNWAY SHOW AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2023.

On Thursday, we saw gorgeous shows from Liberty & Justice, Southern Saint, Daydream Swim, Swim With Poppies, Aguamala Swim, and many others. All following a stunning creative direction, all true to their brands, the swimwear industry is on a climb.

IMAGE FROM WEAR DAYDREAM AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2023

On Friday, the start of a HOT HOT HOT weekend in Miami, we saw shows from Cupshe, Playa Sol, 209 Mare, Moda Minx, Sports Illustrated Swim, Normal Culture, and Angela Horton Lifestyle. Each brand took their brand image on a rollercoaster, staying true to their roots, while also discovering different creative directions.

IMAGE FROM ANGELA HORTON LIFESTYLE

Saturday, we saw brands such as Kobu Collective Swim, Yami Swimwear, South Beach, Tiare Hawaii, DOB Bikinis, and many other HOT swimwear brands.

IMAGE FROM TIARE HAWAII AT MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2023

Lastly, on Sunday, we saw daring shows from Maaji, Blue Topaz Swimwear, Olivia London Swimwear, Alvin Valley, Love for Upcycling, and many other brands. Taking the runway by storm, these shows had the audience on the edge of their seats, wondering how they could get their hands on these suits.

Miami Swim Week 2023 overall was a stunning success. With brands from all over the world coming to celebrate the greatness located within the swimwear industry, there are endless good times to go around.

A Glimpse into The Shows at Miami Swim Week

July is right around the corner, which means four words. Miami. Swim. Week. Paradise. Trust us, we are just excited as you are to get to know all the designers, alongside the events occurring as Swim Week begins July 3rd, and concludes July 10th.

There are many interactive events, experiences, runway shows, trade shows, and parties intertwined in the mix of Miami Swim Week. A few of the designers that have announced their attendance to Miami Swim Week are:

LOVE FOR UPCYCLING

MONO JEWELLERY

EMA SAVAHAL

BADI SWIMWEAR

AMAROTTO SWIMWEAR

AGUAMALA SWIM

ALVIN VALLEY

MODA MINX

SOUTH BEACH OFFICIAL

YAMI SWIMWEAR

LIBELULLAH

MAXINE YACHT WEAR

LIBERTY & JUSTICE

CIOCCOLATO COUTURE

SWANA THE LABEL

JISELLE KEZIA RESORT WEAR

PAOLA ESTEFANIA

LM SWIMWEAR

AGUA BRAZILIAN SWIMWEAR

DALINA FORD SWIM

NORMAL CULTURE

ANGELA HORTON LIFESTYLE

TIARE HAWAII

VIOSA COLLECTION

CUPSHE

CYAR SWIM

OFUURE

SIENNA SWIM

BANANA MOON

NALIA SWIM

DAYDREAM

LADASKA MECHELLE

HUMANS

SUPERMODEL SWIMWEAR

ELITE SWIM

209 MARE

SOUTHERN SAINT

SWIM WITH POPPIES

MARICE MARCANTONI ART

THE SANXUARY

PLAYASOL

OLIVIA LONDON SWIMWEAR

BLUE TOPAZ SWIMWEAR

JULIA FRANCINA

SAZILE SWIMWEAR

KOBU COLLECTIVE SWIM

RELLECIGA

MODEL WEARS A SOUTHERN SAINT BIKINI @SHOPSOUTHERNSAINT

Each of these brands is set to showcase their upcoming styles and pieces within the time frame of July 3 and July 10. With so many unique brands with individual missions and visions, the excitement of the upcoming weeks is building in us, we can’t wait! In the upcoming weeks, we will continue to update you on each and every event, so do not forget to check out our blog and our calendar, to keep in the know.

SUMMER SUPERLATIVES: BEST OF RUNWAY

After the latest thrills of Miami Swim Week –view live coverage from the week’s events now on our Instagram– our editors take a coast back through the summer's highlights: our most fickle flings and most seasonless love affairs. Put on your rose-colored glasses. But make sure they’re RUNWAY: it’s time to review! 

BRANDON MAXWELL RESORT 2023

Seaside glam reaches new heights with classically elegant silhouettes imprinted with tropical motifs. Palm fronded mini clutch bags and sweeping skirts fit for a destination wedding or a romantic walk on the beach. As a New York based designer, Maxwell clearly channels his Americana roots with Golden Hollywood nostalgia reminiscent of a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway.

ETRO RESORT 2023

Marco de Vincenzo presents the Italian atelier’s signature paisley with a bohemian twist; fringe, tasseling, and psychedelic swirls evoke the vibrant lifestyle of the Amalfi Coast. Folkwear hits the shores in accessories featuring sun-soaked leather and Western turquoise. Kimono sleeved caftans cover woven bikini tops in an exuberant palette of jewel tones.

CHLOÉ RESORT 2023

Maritime minimalism debuts with a raw and rustic lookbook by Gabriela Hearst. Bareness emanates, with the body itself presenting the ultimate summer statement; yet no spotlight is spared for the accessories. Pearl detailing passes reference to the treasures of the ocean itself while over/undersize purses propose leather beach bags in place of commonplace canvas or straw alternatives.

ULLA JOHNSON RESORT 2023

Rural inspired embroidery in Japanese polyester pitches Ulla Johnson to be the master of resortwear— layered open weaves and one piece suits make for summer style inspiration that will last from shore to the picnic. Warm hues of mustard and rust amp up the sunshine while organic jacquards mimic their sublime floral backdrops.

MARA HOFFMAN RESORT 2023

Although Mara Hoffman works out of the United States, her Venetian bikinis and cheeky animal prints invoke the classical forms and figures of Grecian antiquity. Peekaboo cutouts and perilous placements ooze with summertime sensuality in a variety of swimwear suits and scandalous sets.

MOSCHINO RESORT 2023

Jeffrey Scott’s playful personality translates into a whimsically 60’s and 70’s inspired collection rife with go-go boots, loud colors, and allover crochets. Bell sleeves and fringed hems continue to hint at a bohemian flair while macroprint florals gesture at the it girl’s summer secret: dopamine dressing.

PUCCI FALL 2022 RTW

Camille Miceli delivers a collection of distinctly Pucci-esque prints: abstract, wavy, and emanating. Saturated with silk and spilling over with scarves, these looks pop off of the page in high intensity hues while seeming to flow with movement. Fish and wave-like motifs reflect a summertime sensibility paired with chunky wedge heels.

MARQUES’ ALMEIDA FALL 2022 RTW

Portugese designers Marta Marques and Paolo Almeida dip their feet in the water of summer staples to reintroduce with their own spins: the infamous Jacquemus oversize hat debuts in playful patchwork for the ultimate shade while the ubiquitous crochet coverup finds deconstruction and distressing.

Written by Lily Moskowitz

RESORT 2023 REVIEW

RETURN TO THE INNER CHILD WITH

STELLA MCCARTNEY’S SUSTAINABLE

CROCHETS & COVERUPS

images courtesy of STELLA MCCARTNEY. edited here by LILY MOSKOWITZ

Nicole Phelps reveals for Vogue Runway that McCartney’s Resort 2023 collection embodies the mantra of

“REWILDING AND RECHILDING”

Sunshine & daisy optimism seeps through hand-woven knits of butter yellows and tangy clementine hues. Loose yarn gestures vaguely at a juvenile sort of naïveté while peek-a-boo halter tops in saturated jewel tones float on marshlands fit for whimsical daydreams.

Hope, perhaps, rules STELLA MCCARTNEY RESORT 2023; not only do artisanal weaves & oversized sweaters invoke a spirit of individuality, rarity, and authenticity, but crocheted throws and bucket hats toss an easy reference to the DIY movement overtaking Gen Z.

Regeneration not only of the spirit, but of the body and the Earth

….through GRAPE LEATHER handbags that break the newest boundary for vegan textile alternatives while repurposing fruit waste from vineyards and wineries.

A reported 85% of the collection passes the test of ecologically conscious / energy displacing production and sourcing strategies. Meanwhile, a reported 100% of our editors want to sunbathe down the Amalfi coast wearing McCartney’s chunky knit coverups and broderie anglaise minis.

Simmer in Sun & Shop Stella McCartney

Written by Lily Moskowitz