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Miami Swim Week: A Week of Fashion Extravaganza by the Beach
Dive into the Hottest Trends and Unforgettable Moments at Miami Swim Week 2023: A Celebration of Swimwear, Sustainability, and Style!
July 4th – 9th, 2023
Imagine it’s the middle of the summer in the streets of Miami Beach and you are standing in front of the SLS Hotel, a grand white Art Deco building, with beautiful high-end cars rounded in the front and masses of people lined up to get inside. You can see the flashing lights in the background and hear the music blasting of what seems to be the biggest pool party of the year but can’t see anything beyond the long lines past the entry. What’s all the buzz, you ask?
This summer season the fashion industry hosted one of their hottest, most thrilling, and exciting events they have to offer the world in swimwear. With models on the catwalk and some of the most beautiful swimwear garments there is to be found displayed on the runway, this year’s “Miami Swim Week” was everything and more! Running for a little over seven full days, packed with runway shows, fashion industry panels, influencer brunches, soirees, and after parties, this year’s Miami Swim Week served and teased the audience with a taste of what’s new and what’s trending in today’s current fashion.
Championing this year’s Miami Swim Week were two major group organizations known in the fashion industry for bringing the most vitalizing and invigorating experiences to the public – the Art Hearts Fashion founded in 2010 by Erik Rosete and Miami Swim Week: The Shows founded by former technical designer and businessman Moh Ducis. Meanwhile both events provided fashion activations surrounding themselves around a new world for swimwear, the experience of each were unique on their own, piquing enough interest and curiosity to want to buy, share, and be a part of the revolutionizing world of fashion!
To start off, Miami Swim Week: The Shows hosted their events at the dazzling and glamorous SLS South Beach Hotel, home to the Japanese restaurant “Katsuya” by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya. Located in the middle of South Beach and within walking distance of many shops and attractions such as Lincoln Road and Espanola Way, “Miami Swim Week: The Shows” brought over 50 public and industry events showcasing the work of over 100 designers in the fashion world.
This year to kick-off “Miami Swim Week: The Shows”, the opening night was dedicated to benefit the “Little Lighthouse Foundation,” donating 100% of their proceed to children in need. The opening show featured the illustrious designer Ema Koja of Ema Savahl Couture, followed by collections of Amarotto Swimwear who presented a piece called “Renacer” which in Spanish means “to be born again”. According to Amarotto Swimwear’s social media, “Every piece of ‘Renacer” is handcrafted with the Macramé technique, using high quality materials, [that were] carefully designed and made by Colombian artisans.” The sponsors of that night were Titos Vodka and KOPU Water, a sustainable luxury bottled water that complimented “Miami Swim Week: The Shows” overall main focus: inclusivity and sustainability.
A special someone, who is no stranger to the Fashion Industry Runway and also this year’s Host and Style Ambassador to “Miami Swim Week: The Shows,” was Hollywood Style Guru, Derek Warburton. This fashion icon who is still continuously claiming his rightful place in the middle of the fashion scene was recently featured in GQ Magazine for “the democratization of makeup across gender lines” and British Vogue for his partnership between “Derek Fabulous x FACE Stockholm.” Derek Warburton gave us all a taste and an embodiment of what a full-blown masterpiece looks like when nurtured and curated with authenticity.
When Robyn Newmark (of New You Media) queried about what was new and trending, Warburton’s Instagram post noted that seeing the Macramés resurgence on the runway was that “Everyone’s feeling really natural, you know? Everything is kind of going away from the voluptuous-overdone, to really a more ‘natural feel’ because it’s feeling much more authentic. I’m finding that authenticity, wearing your authenticity kind of on your sleeve, really was working, and I saw a lot of that. I been seeing a lot of that everywhere.”
If anyone inspires authenticity and genuine courage as a mentor and muse who invokes action through the mastery of his own personal and professional development, it would be Derek Warburton himself. He is truly a giant gift that keeps on giving and I am honored to have met him this year at the Sports Illustrated Show part of Miami Swim Week: The Shows hosted at the W Hotel in South Beach, Florida.
Just a short trip about a mile north from the W Hotel on Collins Avenue, you could see a long line of all high-end top-of-the-line cars jamming to get into the lustrous, well renowned, and luxurious Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. That same day, “Miami Swim Week” powered by Art Hearts Fashion was hosting their very own most-anticipated show of the week, the Black Tape Project with Designer Joel Alvarez, who now goes by the name Drakhan Blackhart. This was an after-party runway show featuring a new genre of body art where models had nothing on but black duct tape. Words are not enough to share with you the feeling of exhilaration one experienced as each model walked down the runway with merely a few studs of small thin black duct tapes on their bodies in place of bikinis. The suspense could be felt in the air as each model strut the runway piquing enough curiosity to leave the rest to the imagination! Coming from an untrained fashionista-eye, to put it simply in words to describe what one saw was “body, volume, and elegance.” Not only was Drakhan Blackhart found on the runway amongst the crowd of models emerging on the stage, but you could also find him from time to time, hand-applying studs on some of the models transforming their swimwear before our very own eyes to a bigger and a more grandiose style of vision than ever before. As a first generation Cuban-American, Drakhan Blackhart’s personal life story is an inspiration not only to those within the fashion industry, but across the globe as he continues to expand and grow his inspiration across the world. Notable world renown artists he has worked with incude Maluma, Rick Ross, Afrojack. Blackhart has showcased some of his work at places such as EDC Vegas and Ultra Miami.
Kicking off Miami Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion, the Fontainebleau Chateau Main Lobby was transformed into a runway stage used to debut Miami’s most favorite street graffiti artist, Alec Monopoly and global celebrity and hospitality mogul Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s exclusive and limited capsule edition of swimwear, resort and street wear called “ALEC x NOBU.” Emerging from the top of the grand “Stairs to Nowhere” staircase, you could see each model presenting the 30 different custom-designed runway looks with some featuring Alec’s signature logo and cartoon sushi art to represent a bit of what brought them both together. The party continued over at the Bleau Bar, where Alec took over the DJ booth with everyone gathering around to enjoy the music and dance for the rest of the night. A notable member of the community, owner and partner of “Papi Steak” Restaurant David “Papi” Einhorn, was found side by side with Alec Monopoly on the DJ booth while drawing in the crowd tighter and tighter.
Packed with back-to-back events which attracted some of the industry’s favorite designers, content creators, celebrities, and influencers, each and every night had something special to offer everyone including those who may be new to the whole world of fashion.
Branding in harmony with today’s current global demands, sustainability has been something that has been at the forefront of this year’s Miami Swim Week and to accentuate on that were swimwear fashion brands and collections from Coralee Swimwear, Liliana Montoya, Calibri Swimwear and Lovechell Swimwear at Miami Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion. Alongside these sustainable swimwear fashion brands were some of the industry’s globally recognized beauty brands that sponsored the events by Art Hearts Fashion, including Vegan companies such as their official tanning partner, Tanologist and their official hair styling brand, Unite Hair. Other top sponsors include Billion Dollar Brows as their official makeup partner, and others such as Native SPA, Fade Masters of Miami, Empress 1904 Gin, Feel Great Be Great Lifestyle, Dr. Martens, The Friday People, and P&F Flower Farms and Rio Roses who produced and presented the flower arrangement installations.
Bringing together both veteran and emerging designers to the runway, a diverse collection was presented to the audience in different styles suitable to people of different shapes and sizes. In particular, while at Miami Swim Week: The Shows hosted at the SLS Hotel, one could find the founder of Love for Upcycle, photographer and designer Jose Alexzander, showcasing the top 12 best works of design students worldwide. Each of the design pieces were required to have 95 percent upcycled material “maintaining the sustainability ethics guiding all of Love for Upcycle fabrications”. Furthermore, serving as an incubator for emerging designers, another remarkable collection found on the runway of the event was the first ever South Asian-founded sustainable swimwear fashion brand Swana The Label by Australian Designer Swarnaa Rajalingam, known for “helping Brown Women connect with their bodies and culture.”
Many more notable swim brands presented their designs on the runway, such as Maaji (who was celebrating their 20th year anniversary) and Liberty & Justice who featured P Diddy’s twin daughters, Jessie and D’Lila Combs, also known as the Comb Twins. To mention a few more famous designers and brands present at “Miami Swim Week: The Shows” were Alvin Valley, Nicole Miller and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit who presented their exclusive collection at the W Hotel. A notable member of the community spotted present at the Sports Illustrated Show was Chef Brad Kilgore, Director of MaryGold’s Brasserie, Arlo Hotels, Pizza Freak Company, and The Concours Club.
With so much more to mention, simply said, this year’s “Miami Swim Week” was extraordinary over-the-top and awe inspiring for anyone who attended the shows. Scattered all across South Beach, one could discover different curated pop-ups and industry events, including wellness and fitness activation in venues including The Deck at Island Garden, the National Hotel, Nautilus by Arlo, Showfields, and Hyde Beach. From event to event, one runway show to the next, one after party after another at places like LIV Night Club, Club E11even and one thing is for sure: one week is not enough to experience all the fun the fashion industry has to bring to the public.
If you weren’t there, you only saw what was online and that unfortunately is the end of that story until the next year comes along. The moral of the story is: “be there or be square,” and being square is just not trending anymore. Or is it?
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Calibri Swimwear Designers and model close the runway for Calibri Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Coralee Designer and models close the runway for Coralee Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Calibri Swimwear Designers and model close the runway for Calibri Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Calibri Swimwear Designers and model close the runway for Calibri Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Calibri Swimwear Designers and model close the runway for Calibri Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: A model walks the runway wearing Lovechell Swimwear during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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Maaji Show (Photo by Thomas Concordia/Getty Images for Miami Swim Week - The Shows)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 09: Designer Alex Abraham walks the runway wearing Bikini Beach Australia during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 09, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 09: Designer Alex Abraham walks the runway wearing Bikini Beach Australia during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 09, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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Black Tape Project At Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: A model walks the runway wearing Black Tape Project during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 07, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 08: Designer Liliana Montoya and models close the runway for Liliana Montoya during Miami Fashion Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 08, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)
Champagne, bold bikinis, glowing colors, and a whole lot of Luli Babe confidence
November 7, 2025
Luli Fama just opened its newest boutique at Dadeland Mall and the VIP launch felt like a tropical celebration. From the moment guests arrived, the energy was bright, bubbly, and pure Miami. Champagne was poured all night, the small bites were delicious, and gift bags were waiting at the door to send everyone home smiling.
The boutique itself is stunning. Every rack bursts with tropical color. Bikinis shimmer in sunset shades. Resort sets float on the hangers like they are already dreaming of a beach vacation. It is one of those stores that you can wander through forever because each piece feels fresh, playful, and ready for your next escape.
Luli Fama is a Latin owned brand loved worldwide for its flattering fit and vibrant, confident style. Their motto, “celebrating a passionate lifestyle one bikini at a time,” came to life in every corner of the boutique. Guests tried on pieces that made them feel strong, sexy, and ready for summer at any moment of the year.
The brand’s focus on fit is what makes it stand out. With more than 30 years of experience, Luli Fama has perfected patterns for many different body types. They know how to blend comfort, support, and style into one look. That kind of precision comes from their unique production process.
Luli Fama is the only designer swim brand with its own in house production team in Colombia, and their factory is a huge point of pride. Many of the artisans who sew, cut, and assemble each piece are women who have built long, stable careers with the company. The brand is dedicated to providing high quality jobs, skill development, and a safe, supportive workplace for its team. It is a place where craftsmanship is treated with respect and where women can support their families through steady, dignified work. Every bikini, every resort set, every gold plated detail is handmade by people who truly know their craft.
That craftsmanship was easy to feel at the event. The European fabrics were soft and luxurious. The hardware sparkled. The finishes were flawless. Even guests who were just browsing could tell the pieces were made with care, not mass produced in a rush.
Throughout the night, the Luli team brought incredible warmth. They helped guests find their perfect fits, shared styling tips, and created a friendly, festive atmosphere. The grand opening felt less like a store launch and more like a celebration of women, color, culture, and confidence.
Luli Fama’s newest boutique is officially open at Dadeland Mall, 7535 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33156, right by the Apple Store and a couple doors down from Pura Vida. If you love bold swimwear, glowing prints, and beautifully crafted pieces that make you feel amazing, this spot needs to be on your list.
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From live murals to fashion fueled pop ups this Art Walk is wild colorful and absolutely not a stay at home night
November 6, 2025
Wynwood is gearing up for another huge Art Walk, and this time it comes with a fashion twist. On Saturday, November 8, from noon to ten, the neighborhood turns into a giant open-air celebration of art, music, and style. If you love wandering into galleries you have never heard of or discovering an artist painting a mural in the middle of the street, this is one of those days when Wynwood feels completely alive.
This month, Art Walk is teaming up with Fashion Night Out, which means more energy, more creative people, and a whole lot more to see. Fashion Night Out is a ticketed experience with panels, live music, and cocktails, while the regular Art Walk remains totally free and open to anyone who wants to explore. It is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of day, and both vibes fit right into Wynwood’s colourful personality.
The whole district is putting on a show. You can walk a single block and bump into a new exhibition a fashion pop up or an artist painting right in front of you. It is the kind of event where you will probably arrive planning to stay for an hour, and then suddenly it is sunset and you are still wandering around with a cafecito in hand.
There are tons of spots to check out but here are a few highlights you can easily wander between throughout the afternoon
Wynwood Walls is free and has a DJ and a bar so it is always a good starting point. Wyn317 is hosting a solo show by Louiedology. The Museum of Graffiti has live spray painting and a video premier with X SQUARE O which sounds very Miami in the best way. Goldman Global Arts is unveiling two new exhibitions. ARTXSPACE Paradox Museum and Fun Dimension are offering discounted admission so if you have ever wanted to try those immersive shows this is your chance.
As the sun goes down the live artists take over. Diana Didi will be at Panther Coffee from five to eight. Ivan Roque will be at Pitusa and Luis Ville will be at Society Wynwood during the same hours. The whole district feels like a walking gallery with music drifting from every corner.
Expect a lot of people a lot of art and a lot of personality. The mix of designers muralists street performers and fashion lovers makes this one of the most entertaining Art Walks of the year. Whether you are coming for the galleries or you simply want to get lost in Wynwood for a few hours it is a great night to do it.
Event details
- Saturday November 8
- Noon to ten
- Art Walk is free
- Fashion Night Out requires a ticket so get one HERE
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October 12, 2025
Friday night’s Yas Queen show at R House Wynwood was the kind of evening that reminds you why Miami nightlife has its own heartbeat. Hosted by Athena Dion and Juicy Love, the show brought the perfect blend of laughter, glamour, and live entertainment to a packed house that was ready to celebrate.
Athena Dion was sensational. She commanded the stage with her signature confidence, quick wit, and effortless connection with the crowd. Every line landed, every moment sparkled, and her presence tied the night together. She has the rare ability to make a full room feel like an intimate party, and you can tell the audience adores her. Juicy Love complemented her perfectly with humor, charm, and dynamic choreography that kept the energy high from start to finish. Together, they created a performance that felt joyful, polished, and completely alive.
At halftime, the spotlight opened up to the audience as a few guests were invited to strut their stuff on stage. The crowd cheered them on while Athena hyped them up from the sidelines, turning the moment into a mini runway that had everyone smiling, clapping, and living for the fun of it.
Before the show, I ordered the Miami Spice menu with unlimited drinks for only $60, and it was an experience in itself. The guacamole, tuna tartare, octopus, and burger were all outstanding, each dish bursting with flavor and freshness. We ended with coconut ice cream, creamy and tropical, the perfect finish to a vibrant meal. The drinks flowed freely, the service was impeccable, and the entire dinner set the mood for the night ahead.
By the time the final number hit, the room was glowing with applause and laughter. It was more than a drag show. It was community, artistry, and celebration all rolled into one unforgettable night.
For upcoming events, visit rhousewynwood.com or follow @rhousewynwood for the latest lineups.
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