Jul 21, 2013

Colombian-based Caffé Swimwear held it runway show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014. Designer Paula Saavedra showcased bikinis and kaftan beach cover ups in tropical and floral colors and prints. The theme of the Spring/Summer 2014 collection is from Columbia’s rich natural geography including its beaches and...

Jul 21, 2013

Cia. Maritma is the largest beachwear brand in Brazil and they are excited to be re-launching this fall as CM in the United States market. Designer Benny Rossett is committed to making sure that women feel beautiful while donning the line. The show started off with bold prints and colors with flowy cover-ups and vibrant peacock feathers. The production then...

Jul 21, 2013

This is a fun and retro collection strongly inspired by the 1950’s. The pieces are very curve friendly and cut in a way to compliment many body shapes. High-waisted bottoms, big bows, floral prints and polka dots are shown throughout the collection. The colors include pink, light green, orange and black. The models are wearing hair adornment and head beads...

Jul 21, 2013

This collection breaches the gap between sexy and conservative. While not having much detail, the pieces appear to be made of high quality materials, with flattering cuts. Metallic accents brighten the pieces which are mostly solid turquoise, purple, gold, black and white. However, some pieces had a patterned Aztec Clean lines and silhouettes were accentuated by...

Jul 20, 2013

This collection had a safari theme mixed with Indian prints and some colorful pastels. Elephants, cheetahs, zebras and wolves are combined in one-pieces and cover ups. “Iron-on” patches were strategically placed on the hip area or bust area. Beads of different sizes where used to recreate print-like shapes on the fabrics, and used to thicken the...