Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Announces Lineup

The July 15–19 run of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has been announced, and local designer Trina Turk will be kicking off the festivities.

Set to be held at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., the designer roster includes Trina Turk, Red Carter, Mara Hoffman, Cia Maritima, Tyler Rose, Luli Fama, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Dolores Cortes, Naila, Parke & Ronen, Olasul, Ed Hardy, Crystal Jin, Swimwear Anywhere, Poko Pano, True Religion, Aqua di Lara, Qiss Qiss, A.Z. Araujo, Caffe Swimwear, Nicolita, Marysia Swim, Lisa Maree, Kooey Swimwear Australia, Aquarella Swimwear and Lisa Blue.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim coincides with the 2011 edition of the Swimwear Association of Florida’s annual SwimShow, which will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center July 17–20. New swimwear trade show Salon Allure will also debut July 17–20 at the W hotel.

A series of independent swimwear fashion shows will also be held in Miami Beach. For runway and trade show information, visit ApparelNews.net.—Erin Barajas