THE SPRING SHOW
Miami Fashion Week
Every March, the Miami Beach Convention Center celebrates Miami Fashion Week, an institution in the field of international trends. The influence of Miami Fashion Week goes beyond the expected swimsuit. As the largest fashion week in the region, Miami Fashion Week showcases a staggering amount of Caribbean and Latin American designs in department stores selling evening wear, denim, jewelry and children’s clothing. Miami Fashion Week’s Wedding Pavilion is an invaluable resource for brides-to-be, bridal buyers or wedding planners who are eager to plan ahead. General tickets start at $50 per show, while front-row VIP tickets cost $ 500 per show and include a behind-the-scenes experience.
Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach
During spring, bright and bold prints reign supreme at Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach. This four-day event fuses fashion and music to offer a tantalizing tailoring presentation. The Funkshion exhibition is held in parallel, and a few blocks from Miami Fashion Week. Here, new designers have great media exposure. Established brands like Chloé use Funkshion’s platform to present their secondary collections, which tend to be more accessible and moderately priced. Music greatly influences every presentation on the runway, as designers personally select the DJs who will play while their models parade. The accompaniments usually honor the origins of the artist: Latin America, New York, Milan or Paris. Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach leaves the purchasing power in the hands of the public, as admission to the shows is free and the items on display are immediately available in stores.
SUMMER BLOOMS
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
As summer makes itself felt, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim He anticipates a scorching beach trend for next year. Legions of celebrities, supermodels and brilliant editors are moving to Raleigh Hotel for this high-profile summit. The subtropical derivative of New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week attracts local brands such as BCBG Max Azria and Mara Hoffman, as well as emerging collections making their debut. Toned and tanned models illuminate the Raleigh pool deck and surrounding tents with vibrant aquamarine, pink and orange hues. Adored by Kim Kardashian, Chris Bosh, Whitney Port and Christina Milian for their enthusiasm and elegance, this is undoubtedly the most important international swimwear event.
Swimwear and lingerie shows
Also in late July, industry professionals dive into beach attire in SwimShow & LingerieShow at the Miami Beach Convention Center. While Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim features some alternative lines, this 37,000 square meter show features more than 2500 vendors in the resort, swimwear, lifestyle and lingerie categories. Accessory designers complement the beach outfit with summery tones and sandals while Maidenform and other lingerie leaders offer seductive options for when the sun goes down. There is a high-end section reserved for the most expensive brands, such as Nanette Lepore and Oscar de la Renta, but also sporting pillars such as Roxy, Body Glove and Oakley are in the selection.
SURRENDER TO FASHION
Jewelers International Showcase
Jewelers International Showcase is the largest jewelry trade show of its kind. In any of its three shows, approximately 4,000 jewelry buyers fill the Miami Beach Convention Center. The October show has the most extensive participation of suppliers, with some 1200 booths boasting hundreds of brilliant accessories. Almost half of the sellers represent 50 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Exclusive to JIS, delivery is available directly at the sample, allowing you to avoid shipping time. Products are usually at intermediate to high prices, but competitive. Everyday items are also on display.
EXTRAVAGANT WINTER FASHION
Art Basel
In theory, this is not a fashion event. But Art Basel has a great influence on fashion and vice versa. Especially when luxury brands like Chanel, Dior and Valentino move to Miami every December for this star-studded art fair, where extravagant theme parties are held and tickets are extremely hard to come by. Famous fashion photographers like Terry Richardson and Bruce Weber mingle and socialize with fans at book signings while fashion brands like Net-a-Porter and Harper’s Bazaar offer guests a personalized and unique shopping experience. Vogue, W and Vanity Fair take over the city’s galleries to host parties with exclusive guests, along with creative Basel-goers. They all compete for the attention of street style photographers and their daring style. Where else will you see fashion superstars, Mickey Mouse shoes, graffiti and Prada sharing attention at a single party?
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