Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim:
Wrap-Up

From Miami to Brazil to St. Tropez- dressing to impress is all about showing some skin & effervescent suits with lots of accessories.  Miami Swim is not about your backyard pool it’s about showing off what you've got at the hottest destinations. 

This season we saw a number of trends that have redefined the tan lines…

Jungle Love  

Break out your inner animal instinct & go deep into the jungle with these styles.  Animal prints are always in, but this year’s Jungle theme tends to be more literal with bold florals & subtle leaves.  Designs by Poko Pano brought awareness to the delicate ecosystem’s plight through its Summer 2010’s Amazon-inspired themes such as the caffeinated guarana plant & spicy peppers.

Gallant Prints

Prints are always a swimsuit hit.  This season we saw inspirations stemming from all over the place like Tibi‘s island of Bali- infused with batik and ikat prints that have been updated with a vibrant modern-day color palette.  

 

1950’s Classics

Channeling 1950’s vixen Sophia Loren, all over the runway collections referenced higher waistlines & athletic cuts.  This higher cut is ultra femmie & an interesting way to draw attention toward the smallest part of your waist. Collections like Marysia Swim & Caffé Swimwear executed this perfectly.

 

Grecian Goddess

One shoulder cuts & attention grabbing necklines pave way for this goddess-like style of swimwear.  This fashionable beachwear brings a different sense of sophistication to swimwear- like stand out suit by ANK a slate one shoulder rouging one-piece that will make any girl feel like Aphrodite.

 

The Return of The Onesie

There is no denying it- the one piece is back & it isn’t for the faint of heart. 

The cut out- Giving the support of the one piece with the sex factor of just enough to keeping ‘em wanting more. 

The deep V-   This is exactly what is sounds like- A DEEP V.  This style covers just enough, but accentuates the womanly breast bone. 

Collections that got this right include Aqua di Lara & Caffé Swimwear

 

Let’s Talk Head Gear

You can accessorize any which way you want to on the beach, but for this season take a cue from Edie Bouvier Beale and wrap it up.  Turban- like gear was all the rage on the runway.  These bands were all about color & covering the forehead (perhaps a preventative cure for wrinkles?).  Other trends included oversized billowy hats that give another meaning to staying cool in the shade. 

Cover photo: Mara Hoffman
All photos courtesy of: Fashion Wire Press

-Meredith Garcia