Lila Nikole, the acclaimed Miami-raised swim, resort wear, costume designer, and celebrity stylist lit up the runway while showcasing her latest collection ‘GRAPHIC PARADISE’ during Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion.
The ‘GRAPHIC PARADISE’ collection inspired by Miami’s vintage art deco aesthetic included vibrant colors, intricate patterns, graphic designs, and asymmetrical cuts to fit and flatter body types of all shapes, sizes, and forms. Models strutted to the beats of Lila’s longtime friend, DJ Dinero, who curated the runway’s soundtrack ensuring an exhilarating, fun, and high-energy filled show. Lila’s expertise beamed on the runway through cohesive styling and collections on both male and female model pairings. Guests received VIP gift bags complete with branded merchandise, in addition to generous sponsored experiences throughout the week, by sponsors Loose Leaf, Highsman, Frozen Fields, Carrot Express, Samba Sol, Seagrams Escapes, Lollipetals, Snatched Plastic Surgery, and others.
Carmen Carrera, Lila Nikole, Sophie Linnea
Lila Nikole hosted a series of elaborate events throughout Miami Swim Week leading up to the June 1st runway show and afterwards. On Tuesday, May 28th, Lila Nikole kicked off the week filming in the studio at NBC, followed by a poolside model casting party at South Beach’s iconic Surfcomber Hotel from 3-7pm. On Thursday, May 30th, Lila hosted a top influencer dine at an exciting new Miami spot, Casa Matilda. On Friday, May 31st, Lila joined forces with Art Hearts Fashion and Snatched Plastic Surgery to speak during a panel discussion surrounding the idea of how fashion informs body trends, and vice versa. On Saturday, June 1st, Lila’s design ‘Cyan Miami’ was parked outside of the M2 venue, where guests, media, influencers, buyers, and even those passing by on the street were able to see a sneak peak into Lila’s world of design. Lila also hosted a branded pop-up ‘living room’ inside of the venue which served as a unique photo opp for attendees.
B’ong & Evangeli Anteros Pose at Lila Nikole’s Pop-Up Living Room at M2
Loose Leaf Model Poses in front of ‘Cyan Miami’
After the runway show and an iconic week of celebrating Lila Nikole’s collection, top influencers joined Lila and her team on a cruise yacht party sponsored by Lupo Yacht Club to close out the week on Sunday, June 2nd.
Lila Nikole Hosts Models for Influencer Yacht Party
Lila Nikole Rivera, acclaimed for her work both paired with celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar, Kim Kardashian, The Weeknd, and others, and designs for both men and women of all shapes and sizes truly was a shining star who brought the heat during Miami Swim Week.
To shop the ‘GRAPHIC PARADISE’ runway looks visit https://lilanikole.com/.
Next up, Lila is designing Carnival costumes for some of the top brands in the industry such as Tribe Trinidad, Xodus Jamaica, Yume Trinidad, Gen X Miami, and K-Paya Miami. Lila’s Carnival designs take hours of hand detailing, gemming, feather work, and talent.
About Lila Nikole
Lila Nikole Collection, founded in 2009, leads and revolutionized the swimwear industry. Through their funky and fresh pieces that are Caribbean inspired, the Lila Nikole Collection provides unique outfits that look and feel good. The Lila Nikole Collection was featured on BET Hip Hop Awards, Vogue Magazine, Sports Illustrated Swim Magazine, Elle Magazine. Additionally, Lila Nikole outfitted for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, in 2021, and other notable celebrities have worn her collection such as Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and Will Smith.
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PHOTO CREDITS: Arun Nevader ℅ Getty Images (Runway/Performance) & Mark Gunter ℅ Getty Images (Ambiance) + Art Hearts Fashion
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With love,
FWO
