Miami Swim Cruise 13: Swim Soiree presented by Hawaiian Tropics

With Hawaiian Tropic beach balls bobbing in the pool of The Raleigh hotel, Australian fashion model Jessica Gomes and Laurie Brookins, fashion editor for Niche Media, publisher of Ocean Drive magazine, sat at the Miami hotel’s poolside July 21 to talk about swim fashion trends at the Swim Soiree event, presented by Hawaiian Tropic.

With the help of models showing off swim looks from labels Trina Turk, Laundry and Jantzen, Gomes and Brookins agreed that a retro look was en vogue. They pointed to a high-waisted Jantzen bottom for an example of a 1940s look making a return.

Another popular look is a modern interpretation of traditional tropical prints, Brookins said. One trend that is never out of style is glitzy poolside chic. Of course, stylish swim mavens will be wearing poolside glitz this year.

—Andrew Asch

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