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...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: BCBGMaxAzria
BCBGMaxAzria debuted its Cruise ’13 collection with a poolside presentation at the SLS Hotel South Beach. The hotel’s pastel palette was a perfect backdrop for the collection, which came in soft shades ...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Gottex
For Gottex Creative Director Molly Grad, traveling, the brand’s rich heritage and the body itself served as inspiration for Cruise ’13. “I get my inspiration everywhere and anywhere. So to me it was all about color and shape and how you make u...
Kitson Opens New Concept Store
Call it Kitson’s greatest-hits store....
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Poko Pano
Brazilian swimwear label Poko Pano introduced its runway show for its Spring/Summer 2013 season at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on July 20 with a 45-look show. The first look was a full-length ...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Luli Fama
Luli Fama transported its party-girl muse to Italy by way of Miami for Cruise ’13. The Miami-based brand, which is created by Lourdes Hanimian and brother-in-law Augusto Hanimian, has a “La Dolce Vita Miami” theme for the season. “We feel that Miami’s lifestyle...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Kooey Australia
Nikki Silverthorne, Kooey Australia designer and owner, was inspired by the country’s national gemstone to create her Cruise ’13 collection. “[Opals] come in so many different colors, which is why we’ve got more color in the range this time,” she said. “We think it”...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Xtra Life Lycra Brand
Xtra Life Lycra Brand debuted its new “Unstoppable” global marketing campaign with a fashion show featuring some of swim’s top designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. The show, which was held on July 2...
LA Fashion Week Plans Ramp-Up With High Expectations, Criticisms
With little fanfare, Los Angeles Fashion Week will return in October to showcase Los Angeles designe...
Fashion’s Night Out Plans Set for Sept. 6
The fashion world’s big block party, Fashion’s Night Out, will be celebrated all over the globe on Sept. 6, and the city of Los Angeles plans to produce one of the glitzier parties.The Beverly Center ...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Dolores Cortés
Elaborate artistic prints and artisinal touches are just a few hallmarks of Dolores Cortés’ designs. Gleaning a rich heritage from her more than 50-year-old family-owned swim business, the Spanish designer ...
New Shop IX II II Takes Downtown L.A.
Javier Laval of Android Homme at the IX II II boutique.Downtown Los Angeles’ boutique scene has been growing, but it took a great leap forward Aug. 30 when designer co-op IX II II (Roman numerals for the shop’s address) opened at the still dicey corner of 9th and South...
Miami Swim Cruise 13: Rose by Vanessa Jean
Vanessa Simmons debuted her new swim line, Rose by Vanessa Jean, with a late-night presentation and party in The Penthouse of The Raleigh hotel on July 22 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. The M...
Apparel News Daily Reader
Ann Romney opts for Oscar de la Renta (Los Angeles Times)Tastemaker : Nasty Gal’s Sophia Amoruso is building an indie fashion empire (The Cut)Gap, Macy’s August Same-Store...
The Runway Report From Miami
The Cruise ’13 swim season made a splash in Miami Beach, Fla., with fashion shows, trade shows and poolside cocktail soirees. The chic resort setting in South Beach was the perfect backdrop for the world’s best...
