Poko Pano Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 17, 2010) –So Seductive Cosmetics is invited to the Poko Pano show in Miami.Poko Pano's 2011 swimwear collection is an expression of Brazil’s array of intense attractions, landscapes and aromas. Signature prints include heart-shaped patterns representing Paola’s adoration for Brazil, watermelon symbolizing the country’s rich tastes, toucan birds and banana flowers signifying the vibrant scenery, roses and coconut trees denoting the aromatic atmosphere. The brightly-hued color palette includes yellow, red, green, turquoise, black and white. Highlights from the collection consist of handmade metals and mixed textures on sleek silhouettes and sexy cuts.

Mara Hoffman Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 17, 2010) –So Seductive Cosmetics is invited to the Mara Hoffman show in miami. Mara Hoffman is set to show her “Mara Hoffman Swim” collection on the runway for the second time during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. This season, Hoffman’s muse goes on a mystical journey through the jungle. Expect to see variety of new silhouettes and several new eye-catching and ethnic inspired, bold and colorful prints. In addition, this year Hoffman partnered with Alternative Apparel, known for their vintage soft tees and basics, for a special mini-collaboration for the show.

Ed Hardy Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 16, 2010) – So Seductive Cosmetics attended the ED Hardy Show in Miami. Maintaining the tattoo edge that Ed Hardy is infamous for, designer Christian Audigier incorporates a feminine flare by mixing bright, bold colors and saturated neon’s. Perfect for the beach or poolside, new tie-dye combinations of lime paired with gold, shades of mango, vivid blues and aqua’s, add a tropical twist. A look for every style, the Spring 2011 collection include suits for the edgy girl, who will adorn the mesh, leather, black vixen bikinis; or the girly trend-setter will have to own, the pin-up style polka-dot bikini or tropical edge inspired pieces.

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Dolores Cortes Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 16, 2010) – So Seductive Cosmetics is invited to attend the Dolores Cortes show in Miami. Dolores Cortés, a well know successful swimwear brand from Spain makes its U.S debut. Trends the brand will show include safari-chic style inspired by the most bohemian references of the 50’s Paris woman, combined with acid and exotic colours from Bells Beach in Australia. This woman, who adores animal prints, sun and waves, also loves Denim Western trend that combines romantic looks with American vintage influences of the 70’s. The Spanish brand will not walk alone; Dolores Cortés models will wear shoes created specially for the occasion by the Spanish designer Paco Gil. Dolores Cortés launches annually her new collections at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week and Gran Canaria Moda Cálida Fashion Show. Visit: www.dolores-cortes.com

Beach Bunny Swimwear Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 16, 2010) – Beach Bunny Swimwear takes the spotlight on the largest stage, Cabana Grande, presenting next season’s collection, which includes the latest “Kardashians for Beach Bunny Swimwear” line. The brand’s newest design trio: Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian-Odom and our CEO and Founder Shauntee Thompson are confirmed to be front and center during the show.

In addition to the Kardashian’s confirmed attendance, Beach Bunny Swimwear is flying in top supermodels to walk their runway show. Including Sports Illustrated’s Jessica White, Chrissy Teigen, Lisalla Montenegro, Dominique Piek and many others. Making her Beach Bunny Swimwear debut is Jessica Rafalowski, the brand’s first annual Model Search Winner. Jessica beat out over 10,000 contestants for the chance to shoot with world renowned Beach Bunny swimwear photographer Yu Tsai on their next campaign.

CEO and Designer, Angela Chittenden created collections themed as “Old Hollywood,” “Safari Glam,” and “Sailor Chic” and draws her inspiration from upscale lingerie and her travels around the world.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Trina Turk Show 2011

MIAMI, FL (July 15, 2010) – The ultimate fiesta, hosted by Los Angeles-based designer Trina Turk invited our Founder Shauntee Thompson and other guests to celebrate her first appearance at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 with a celebration of glitz and glamour to introduce her Swim & Spa 2011 collection. On Thursday, July 15, 2010 a global mix of fashion elite observed the preview of Trina Turk’s fresh approach to swimwear and beachwear.

Trina Turk set the stage with a dynamic collection inspired by the opulence of the Mexican world-class resort. The Swim & Spa 2011 collection, “Acapulco Gold,” included a strong variation of looks that included a range of exotic influences, vibrant colors and hypnotic prints. Acapulco’s pure exotica and tropical motif was featured throughout the collection of swimwear, beach apparel and accessories.

The collection’s color palette introduced citron, fuchsia and ultraviolet. Additional highlights included gold hardware inspired by handpicked vintage jewelry in brushed links, circular-textured rings and filigree X’s. The collection’s feminine silhouettes featured one-piece keyhole bandeaus, halters with intricately-woven fabrics through gold hardware, sash hipsters and bikinis with border prints.

Matching accessories such as light-weight cover-ups ranged from chiffon caftans and modal jersey keyhole halter dresses to border-printed silk tunics and super-fine knit jersey rompers. The collection also unveiled Mr. Turk menswear, classic American resort wear styling reworked with Trina Turk’s signature prints and bold colors adorning khaki-textured cotton shirts, polos, Bermudas and tweed shorts.

Clinique and Femme Coiffure Hair Spa teamed up with Trina Turk to complement the bold and flirty “Acapulco Gold” look with sun-kissed skin and flowing beach waves. Aside from the array of bikinis, one-pieces and cover-ups, several models pulled off an ultimate accessory - oversized straw hats.

Established in 1995, Trina Turk began as a collection of contemporary clothing for women and has since successfully grown into a lifestyle brand. Today, Trina Turk designs, markets and distributes full collections of women’s apparel, swimwear, accessories and home furnishings. Trina Turk is distributed throughout the United States in fine department stores including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and better specialty stores throughout the country. Her own boutiques in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Burlingame and Newport Beach, CA, East Hampton and New York, NY, and Bal Harbour Shops in Bal Harbour, FL. For more information on Trina Turk, please visit www.trinaturk.com.

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SWIM MAKES A SPLASH AS IT ANNOUNCES RECORD NUMBER OF DESIGNERS TO SHOWCASE COLLECTIONS‏

The Raleigh to host Sixth Season of Swimwear Shows from July 15-19, 2010

Miami, FL (June 2, 2010) – The summer season is upon us and the countdown has begun for Miami Beach’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. This July, IMG Fashion is pleased to announce its line-up with a record number of designers to showcase their collections for 2011. The Raleigh will once again become the epicenter of the fashion industry from July 15-19, 2010 as supermodels, celebrities, press and buyers come together to celebrate fashion and beauty with the sexiest swimwear designs in the world.

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is the leading platform globally for designers and swimwear brands to showcase their collections to the world, and we are excited to celebrate our talented roster of designers,” said Christina Neault, Executive Producer of the event. “We believe that the response from the design community represents the strength of swimwear as a growth market around the world and the important role this event plays in the industry.”

The week kicks off with a runway show by Trina Turk and opening party on the 15th, followed by four consecutive days of shows featuring collections from White Sands Australia, Beach Bunny Swimwear, Dolores Cortes, Swell Suits Miami featuring Naila and Park & Ronen, Ed Hardy Swimwear, Crystal Jin, Swimwear Anywhere, Mara Hoffman Swim, Poko Pano, True Religion Swimwear, Aqua di Lara, Red Carter, Cia.Marítima, Luli Fama, Caffé Swimwear, Nicolita, Marysia Swim, Lisa Maree, Aquarella Swimwear, Lisa Blue, Kooey Swimwear Australia and Tyler Rose.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is presented annually at Miami Beach's historic hotel, The Raleigh. Over the course of five days, 12,000 journalists, buyers and VIPs will be in South Florida to experience the most elite swimwear event in the country. This “by invitation only” event features the top swim designers from the US and abroad showcasing Collections in two runway venues, the Cabaña Grande and the Oasis, as well as The Raleigh’s Historic Pool and Penthouse which will provide spaces for designer cocktails and presentations. All venues can accessed via the event lobby on Collins Avenue at 18th Street.

Mercedes-Benz, the event’s title sponsor, is joined by American Express®, DHL, MAKE UP FOR EVER, TRESemmé, Clarisonic Sonic Skin Care, The Raleigh, Ruffino, Ocean Drive Magazine, California Apparel News Waterwear and Getty Images.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is an IMG owned and produced event.