Related News
WILD SWIMWEAR
Source: Agencies |
July 27, 2013, Saturday
|
Print Edition
Print Edition
WELCOME to the jungle. The latest swimwear trends have a wild side this season, with animal and tropical foliage prints seen on the runways at the Fashion Week Swim 2014 in Miami Beach.
POKO PANO
Designer Paola Robba pays homage to her homeland with designs inspired by myths, legends and beliefs of Brazil.
In soft pastels and warm tones of burnt orange and lilac, Robba included animal prints such as penguins and jaguars in her 40-plus collection. Gold-plated hardware appeared on bikini tops and bottoms as well as handmade, eco-friendly beads - with oversized crosses, resembling a rosary.
MARA HOFFMAN
Indian mythology from the Subcontinent inspired Mara Hoffman's collection.
A neon print of the Hindu elephant-headed god Ganesh, the removal of obstacles, made its way onto a one-piece and cropped top. Models had the evil eye painted on their foreheads along with beaded necklaces. Tight mini dresses to flowing maxis featured tropical and snake prints.
AGUA BENDITA
Colombian duo Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza showed an eclectic jungle-theme mix, from a leather-looking vest with studs to safari-themed suits with backpack. Snake skin prints in bright colors, neon bead work and other embellishments made their way into the collection. Animal prints include elephants and lion's heads.
LULI FAMA
Opening with a dance number, Luli Fama included an eclectic mix of jewel tones and rainbow colors in different prints paired with festive looks and artfully-placed embellishments.
More than 60 looks include corset-style tops, multiple string-sided bottoms and crochet tops. The collection by the Cuban-born designer includes ruffles, rushed bottoms, thongs, fringe tanks and maxi dresses.
CM
Rose gold - from the shoes to necklaces and arm cuffs - made a splash at the Cia.Maritimia show. Pops of orange appeared, as did a blue Mallorca print paired with a side-string bikini bottom - the print was also featured on a body suit and skirt. Another bright print included a pink mystic tank top and gypsy high waist retro bottom topped with a bold blue necklace. A bandeau top and long skirt in a leopard print with orange ombre at the bottom closed out the show.
DOLORES CORTES
Spanish designer Dolores Cortes, the only European at swim week, was inspired by jungles around the world and punk icons. The collection features bold graphics, lush tropical plants and animal prints fused with gold spikes and studs, fringe and 3D floral details. A favorite punk look was a set of laser-cut suits in black - from bikinis to monokinis - adorned with gold studs paired with a spiked bracelet.
NANETTE LEPORE
APPEARING for the first time at swim week, Nanette Lepore debuted her third season of swimwear. She coupled orange and pink with elaborate prints in her Morocco-inspired collection that included rash guards and swim pants.
"What's nice with swim is it's blurring into real clothing now," she said.
A floral, dip-dyed print made an appearance alongside a pink fringe flapper-style dress and orange beach cover-up with blue detailing.
MAAJI
Colombian-swimwear line Maaji made its debut with an unexpected mix of boho and nautical inspired trends - and lingerie. It featured an assortment of floral and animal (flamingos, toucans) prints and unique cuts for women and men's swimwear. All the women's swimwear is reversible. Men's looks included prints in pink and lemon with contrasting trim.
POKO PANO
Designer Paola Robba pays homage to her homeland with designs inspired by myths, legends and beliefs of Brazil.
In soft pastels and warm tones of burnt orange and lilac, Robba included animal prints such as penguins and jaguars in her 40-plus collection. Gold-plated hardware appeared on bikini tops and bottoms as well as handmade, eco-friendly beads - with oversized crosses, resembling a rosary.
MARA HOFFMAN
Indian mythology from the Subcontinent inspired Mara Hoffman's collection.
A neon print of the Hindu elephant-headed god Ganesh, the removal of obstacles, made its way onto a one-piece and cropped top. Models had the evil eye painted on their foreheads along with beaded necklaces. Tight mini dresses to flowing maxis featured tropical and snake prints.
AGUA BENDITA
Colombian duo Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza showed an eclectic jungle-theme mix, from a leather-looking vest with studs to safari-themed suits with backpack. Snake skin prints in bright colors, neon bead work and other embellishments made their way into the collection. Animal prints include elephants and lion's heads.
LULI FAMA
Opening with a dance number, Luli Fama included an eclectic mix of jewel tones and rainbow colors in different prints paired with festive looks and artfully-placed embellishments.
More than 60 looks include corset-style tops, multiple string-sided bottoms and crochet tops. The collection by the Cuban-born designer includes ruffles, rushed bottoms, thongs, fringe tanks and maxi dresses.
CM
Rose gold - from the shoes to necklaces and arm cuffs - made a splash at the Cia.Maritimia show. Pops of orange appeared, as did a blue Mallorca print paired with a side-string bikini bottom - the print was also featured on a body suit and skirt. Another bright print included a pink mystic tank top and gypsy high waist retro bottom topped with a bold blue necklace. A bandeau top and long skirt in a leopard print with orange ombre at the bottom closed out the show.
DOLORES CORTES
Spanish designer Dolores Cortes, the only European at swim week, was inspired by jungles around the world and punk icons. The collection features bold graphics, lush tropical plants and animal prints fused with gold spikes and studs, fringe and 3D floral details. A favorite punk look was a set of laser-cut suits in black - from bikinis to monokinis - adorned with gold studs paired with a spiked bracelet.
NANETTE LEPORE
APPEARING for the first time at swim week, Nanette Lepore debuted her third season of swimwear. She coupled orange and pink with elaborate prints in her Morocco-inspired collection that included rash guards and swim pants.
"What's nice with swim is it's blurring into real clothing now," she said.
A floral, dip-dyed print made an appearance alongside a pink fringe flapper-style dress and orange beach cover-up with blue detailing.
MAAJI
Colombian-swimwear line Maaji made its debut with an unexpected mix of boho and nautical inspired trends - and lingerie. It featured an assortment of floral and animal (flamingos, toucans) prints and unique cuts for women and men's swimwear. All the women's swimwear is reversible. Men's looks included prints in pink and lemon with contrasting trim.
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
