THE BEST OF MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2022

Celebrities like the Kardashians, Sofia Richie and Nicole Sherzinger are all fans of this Sydney based swimwear brand.  Designer Abby Kheir’s collection “Let’s Party Like it’s 2019”, delivered sexiness, allure and wearability to the Miami Swim Week runway with luminescent fabrics and intricate one piece suits.  Fetty Wap performed several of his top songs while the models walked the runway, emphasizing Kheir’s designs are suited for poolside and any exclusive Miami lounge.

The annual Sports Illustrated Fashion Show never disappoints.  This year it was held at the W Hotel, within walking distance of the Paraiso Miami Beach Tent, with an over the pool runway.  Sports Illustrated legacy of showcasing beautiful models, regardless of race, shape or profession continued this year.  Jasmine Sanders was a standout as usual while Larry English and Nicole Williams English announced their pregnancy with a tummy rub.  Family runway time was a theme with curvy girl power, sister team, Michaela McGrady and Hunter McGrady, along with Mother-daughter Katie Austin and aerobics queen, Denise Austin.

Destination Columbia featured ten of the best Colombian swimwear designers. Mola Mola, Palmacea, Bahia Maria, Praia, PQ Swim, Bahama Mama, Mar De Lua, Smeralda Sw, Alma Arena and Punta Mar all exhibited textiles and colors that could only be created with a Colombian influence..  Paraiso producers also had an Espacio Vogue(Vogue Mexico) ribbon cutting ceremony and Destination Colombia panel talk prior to the runway event.  Espacio Vogue was a four day pop up, curated by Vogue, allowing guests to access the best of Latin American design.

Australian designer, Allanah Van Der Mey, started her brand in 2017 with emphasis on avoiding fast fashion and offering luxury swimwear. For Miami Swim Week 2022, VDM focused on bright colors in every iteration of the micro bikini. Social media star, Charly Jordan and disabled amputee, Marsha Elle were the featured models for the VDM runway.

Supermodel, Tabria Majors, launched her new swimwear collection in California and hit the runways of Miami Swim Week with bright colors and size inclusive fits. Hayley Hasselfhoff, model and actress, opened the show for the Tabria Majors portion of the show, along with a variety of plus sized models from petite to hourglass. Cupshe had over forty looks hit the catwalk and attendees were able to purchase bathing suits at their pop up shop on Lincoln Road, the main shopping area of south beach.

Luli Fama is a luxury swimwear brand based in Coral Gables, Florida, focused on color and floral prints for their 2022 collection..  The models walked through two aerial acrobats before hitting the catwalk.  The brand is an established fixture at Miami Swim Week and always leaves a memorable impression on the runway.