Miami Swim Cruise 13:White Sands Australia

Designer Leah Madden returned to the runway via Australia on July 22 to show her romantic White Sands collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Titled “The Violet Hour,” the collection was full of pretty floral prints, feminine styling and subtle sophistication. Imagine a weekend escape, hours in the sun, romantic evenings and bouquets of flowers to capture the mood.

Madden referenced vintage style and happy times with a soft pink, lavender, lime and black palette. The collection ranged from sweet to subtly sexy. Delicate ruffles covered underwire bra tops, and chic plunging maillots added sex appeal. Bottoms ranged from tiny Brazilian cuts to retro high-waist bottoms. Coordinating coverups and dresses complemented the collection with easy-to-wear silhouettes.

—N Jayne Seward