While I was in South Beach covering Miami Swim Week for Apparel News, I was asked to talk trends from the week on Plum TV. Megan Harris hosted the episode and I chatted about East coast vs. West coast style with The Spin Crowd's Lauren Stoner. It was an honor to be featured in the same episode as Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer Lisa Vogel and Danny Santiago - aka The Fashion Force. My interview is toward the end of the episode, so sit down and kick back, then click here to view.
Enjoy!
How do you get in the swim?
By knowing what's hot! I just returned from covering Miami Swim Week and discovered all the hottest new trends. With nearly a week of runway shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim as well as SwimShow 2012 and Salon Allure trade shows, there was plenty to be excited about for the next season. Artistic digital prints (such as Lenny's above), color blocking and ethnic designs were some of my favorite looks as well as the influx of romantic-themed collections. Think ruffles, craftwork and floral prints galore! In addition, this season designers are going couture by paying attention to detail with intricate seaming, strapping, fringing and innovative fabric combinations. With new ready-to-wear pieces making a statement, I'm looking forward to lounging poolside in a stylish over-sized shirt or coordinating robe - tres chic! Here are a few of my favorite looks from the week. To see the full report go to my home base at ApparelNews.net.
Seventh Wonderland
Mara Hoffman Swim, photo: John Eckmier
Mikoh Swimwear
Cia.Maritima, photo: Getty Images
C&M Camilla and Marc
Gottex
photo: Ben Cope/ApparelNews.net
Color is the buzz word this season.
And the trend continues for Cruise 2012. Check out some of the hottest suits that capture the look in the "Vivid" editorial I styled and produced for Apparel News' Waterwear. The issue debuted during Miami Swim Week at the recent SwimShow and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. More highlights on the way!
Vitamin A by Amahlia Stevens suit. Rumba Time watch.
TORI PRAVER SWIMWEAR’s “Raven” bikini.
Left: MALIA MILLS’ shocking-pink “Lots of Love” top and “Love Knot” bikini. BRIAN LICHTENBERG’s purple “Puzzle Leggings.” Right: VITAMIN A by AMAHLIA STEVENS’ “Must-Have Maillot” in cobalt. BRIAN LICHTENBERG’s blue “Puzzle Leggings.”
1 SOL SWIMWEAR’s electric-blue draped asymmetrical one-piece.
L*SPACE’s “Vera Cruz” “Angel” halter and “Catwalk” bottom. IVANA PAIVA for ANK’s yellow “Neo Bangle.” CESARE PACIOTTI’s bright-blue patent-leather sandals.
BRIAN LICHTENBERG’s pink body con “Canyon Dress."
Left: L*SPACE’s “Tesserae” “Sun Kissed” bandeau and “Forget Me Knot” bottom. BRIAN LICHTENBERG’s acid-green silk “Safari” drape-back button-up shirt. Right: BLUE GLUE’s “Joyau set Limeade” bikini. BRIAN LICHTENBERG’s hot-pink silk “Safari” drape-back button-up shirt dress.
BLEU ROD BEATTIE’s “Modern Mix” empire maillot. IVANA PAIVA for ANK’s pink “Neo Bangle.”
