Miami Swim Cruise 13: ABEST

The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers (ABEST) celebrated Brazilian swim design with a cocktail party and presentation on July 23 during Miami Swim Week. More than 200 guests attended the event, held poolside at the SLS Hotel South Beach. The event feted the launch of +Beach Brasil, the entity’s latest project, which helps promote Brazilian swimwear and the country’s vibrant lifestyle. Models debuted the suits with an informal presentation while designers—including Mirla Sabino of ANK, Cecilia Prado of Cecilia Prado Mare and Paola Robba of Poko Pano—mixed and mingled with the crowd. In total, the event featured 17 of Brazil’s top designers, including Água de Coco by Liana Thomaz, Amir Slama, Brigitte, Cia,Marítima, Clube Bossa, Dalai Beachwear, Jo de Mer, Larissa Minatto, Lenny Niemeyer, Salinas, Skinbiquini, Treza, Triya and Vix Swimwear.

—N. Jayne Seward

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