By Phillip D. Johnson
Runway and Other Images photographed by Sheldon Baldie and Inta G. Waylett/Staff Photographers
Other Images Provided by Miami Fashion Week/A Sobol-Perry Fashion Production Inc. Event
Beth Sobol and Miami Fashion Week 2013 celebrated its 15th anniversary this past March by honoring Brazilian designer
Beth Sobol
Carlos Miele (www.carlosmiele.com.br who used the occasion to showcase his 2013 Fall/Winter collection otherwise seen during New York Fashion Week) with the International Designer of the Year Award for “his continued innovative vision and contributions to the fashion industry,” as well as presenting the collections of designers from over 25 countries (including Peru, Nigeria, Canada, Columbia, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, Dubai, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Africa, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Jamaica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Algeria, Chile, West Indies, Bolivia) and the United States. Miami Fashion Week 2013 plays an important role in the international fashion week calendar because, with fashion having become a global entity in and of itself, it affords young designers in countries off-the-beaten path (and on-) to show their work in a very important marketplace (the United States) and gain some experience on the circuit. Rosa Clara (www.rosaclara.es) was also honored as the International Bridal Designer of the Year.
“This year marks our most successful yet,” says Bethe Sobol, Founder and CEO of Miami Fashion Week. “Our relationships with the world’s most influential media, buyers and personalities are stronger than ever, allowing us to cultivate an ideal platform for these internationally recognized designers, while unveiling their latest collections to consumers. It is truly a celebration of emerging fashion, art, cuisine, music and style from across the globe.”
SWIMWEAR
The three swimwear collections shown at Miami Fashion Week 2013 were all noteworthy and newsworthy. Tantrik Swimwear Collection by Cady Ann Brown (Jamaica) was fearless in her designs and I was most impressed in the way she incorporated the color of the Jamaican flag in her designs. ShaLaJa Swimwear by Shaquoya Jackson (USA) used metallics and multiple patterns to create a vibrant mosaic of beach beauty we can all appreciate. Sambarela by Katiuska Encarnacion, a Brazilian luxury swimwear brand created for fashion-forward bathing beauties, showed sophisticated designs in flower and optical prints as well as beauties in black & white.
Tantrik Swimwear Collection (Jamaica) (Photo Credit: Sheldon Baldie)
Tantrik Swimwear Collection (Jamaica) (Photo Credit: Sheldon Baldie)
Tantrik Swimwear Collection (Jamaica) (Photo Credit: Sheldon Baldie)
Tantrik Swimwear Collection (Jamaica) (Photo Credit: Sheldon Baldie)
Tantrik Swimwear Collection (Jamaica) (Photo Credit: Sheldon Baldie)
Sambarela Swimwear (Brazil)
Sambarela Swimwear (Brazil)
Sambarela Swimwear (Brazil)
Sambarela Swimwear (Brazil)
Sambarela Swimwear (Brazil)
Shaquoya Jackson (USA)
Shaquoya Jackson (USA)
Shaquoya Jackson (USA)
ACCESSORIES
We are now experiencing one of the hottest summers in recent years and I wouldn’t mind having of the fun headwear pieces from Crown Natures Nigeria Limited (Nigeria). Founded in 2006 as an indigenous manufacturer of “face Caps”, Crown natures now designs and markets everything from baseball caps and bucket hats to sun visors and wide-brim beach-ready hats. Crystal 4 U (USA) by Cynthia Reyes Rodriguez enhances apparel and others accessories using Swarovski crystals, creating dazzling, colorful one-of-a kind works of wearable art. Other standouts include Davmani Jewelry by Marie Fortin (www.davmani.com Canada), Italianissimo Jewelry (Italy/USA) www.italianissimoinc.com, Kobi Levi Footwear (www.kobilevidesign.com), Reason to Be Pretty Jewelry (www.reasontobepretty.com, Israel/USA), and Mashera (Handbags) by Paola Valencia (Columbia, www.mashera.com.co).
Crown Natures Nigeria Limitec (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Images provided by Miami fashion Week 2013)
Crown Natures Nigeria Limitec (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Images provided by Miami fashion Week 2013)
Crown Natures Nigeria Limitec (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Images provided by Miami fashion Week 2013)
Crown Natures Nigeria Limitec (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Images provided by Miami fashion Week 2013)
Crown Natures Nigeria Limitec (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Images provided by Miami fashion Week 2013)
Crystal4U Accessories (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Sheldon Baldie)
Crystal4U Accessories (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett & Sheldon Baldie)
Davmani Jewelry (Photo Credit – Inta G. Waylett/Staff Photographer)
Orafe Jewelry (Phot Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
Reason to be Pretty (Israel-USA) (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
The Fashion Collective Pop-Up Boutique Show at Miami Fashion Week 2013 (Phot Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
The Fashion Collective Pop-Up Boutique Show at Miami Fashion Week 2013 (Phot Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
The Fashion Collective Pop-Up Boutique Show at Miami Fashion Week 2013 (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
DENIM
Denim Down Jeans by Andrew Payne (USA) was the only all-denim collection of the week and he showed jeans designed to compliment the feminine body and enhance the natural curvature of the female form.
Denim Down Jean (Photo Credit: Inta G. Waylett)
NEXT UP…. the Bridal and Evening Collections
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