Top Trends, Styles, and Noteworthy Moments
Memorial Day Weekend set the tone with pre-show castings, poolside pampering, and influencer gatherings at Strawberry Moon, Fabel Miami, and Fade Masters of Miami.
- Billion Dollar Beauty, Moonslice Beauty, Japonesque, Mad Hippie Beauty, The Makeup Light, The House of Beauty, and Unite Hair glammed up models backstage.
- Celebs and creators mingled at the Official Opening Party at Casadonna, including appearances by Carmen Carrera, Kiki Barth, and Victoria Unikel.
- Runway shows kicked off Thursday, May 29, at the Eden Roc and wrapped Sunday, June 1, at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden—with nightly afterparties at LIV and E11EVEN, featuring live performances by Ty Dolla $ign, Jaden Smith, and more.
Model Caralena prepares backstage with Billion Dollar Beauty & Unite Hair Teams
Model Brooke gets makeup done with Moonslice Beauty
Model Chanelle gets lashes put on by The House of Beauty
Carmen Carrera & Kiki Barth attend Art Hearts Fashion Miami Swim Week Opening Party
Victoria Unikel poses at Casadonna during Art Hearts Fashion’s Opening Party
Jaden Smith performs at E11EVEN Miami for Art Hearts Fashion After Party
Ty Dolla $ign performs at LIV Nightclub for the official Art Hearts Fashion After Party
RUNWAY HIGHLIGHTS:
SHOW-STOPPERS
- Love for Upcycling brought the unexpected—live parrots shared the runway with models in a bold, eco-friendly twist.
- Giannina Azar opened her show with a jaw-dropping fire dancer performance, igniting the night.
Giannina Azar show opens with fire dancers
HIS & HERS
- Berry Beachy & Papi Swim returned with matching sets celebrating queer and couple-friendly style.
- Mister Triple X stunned the runway with a striking array of his-and-her looks, seamlessly blending edgy streetwear vibes with swimwear glamour for a perfectly paired fashion statement.
Berry Beachy Swimwear & Brother Brand Papi Swim’s Matching Collection Pieces
Mister Triple X’s Matching One-of-a-kind Collection Pieces
MEN’S
- Papi Swim, Ca Rio Ca, Coyote Jocks, Mister Triple X, Joseph Auren, Idol Jose, David Tupaz, and Henri Costa brought powerful menswear and swimwear aesthetics to the forefront.
Papi Swim: “Every Body has a Papi Body”
Erik Rosete, Art Hearts Fashion President & Mister Triple X Designer, Closes Runway
COWBOY CARTER’S
- Berry Beachy Gone Country fused western glam with beachwear.
- Bad Pink and Sugarpuss also leaned into playful, Y2K country-coded cuts.
Berry Beachy Swimwear hosts “Berry Beachy Gone Country” Runway Show
TEENY-TINY THONG BIKINIS
- Slay Swimwear and Bikini Flavors turned up the heat with ultra-revealing silhouettes and bold pops of color.
GLITZ & GLAM
- Standouts included Strange Bikinis, Slay Swimwear, Belle D’Amour, Diva Couture, and Cirone Swimlingerie —each bringing metallics, embellishments, and body-celebrating styles.
FOR THE GIRLS
- Bold, radiant, and runway-ready — these looks from Capristan, Marqueza, BFYNE, Bikini Flavors, Caroline Derpienski Collection, and Lybethras served feminine energy all Miami Swim Week long.
Caroline Derpienski Collection
ONE-PIECE WONDERS
- Pia Bolte and Laurel Dewitt revived classic silhouettes with daring construction and statement materials.
Laurel Dewitt
RESORTWEAR REIMAGINED
- Luxe and ready-to-escape collections from Copacabana Beachwear, Capristan, Luxe Isle, Giannina Azar, and Kene Kaya made a case for jet-set fashion.
ATHLEISURE ON THE RUNWAY
- Styx Athletics and Henri Costa proved that performance wear and style can coexist on the catwalk.
STAR-STUDDED FRONT ROWS
From Real Housewives to NFL stars, Swim Week drew a powerful crowd:
- Kiki Barth, Adriana De Moura, Carmen Carrera, Gabriella & Catherine Vigorito (TLC’s sMothered)
- Will Gholston & Jamal Dean (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Chris Lavish, Silent, Victoria Unikel, Barnette Holston, Katya Bychkova, Jose Forteza, Luis Sanchez, Isabel Bedoya, Bryan The Diamond, Timur Tugberk, Christian Parla
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Will Gholston, Jamal Dean, & Silent (center)
Taneka Bowles & guest
TLC’s sMothered’s Gabriella Vigorito & Catherine Vigorito
Chris Lavish & Russell Arimenta
Vogue Mexico Senior Editor Jose Forteza & Luis Sanchez
Katya Bychkova & Barnette Holston
Isabella Bedoya, Bryan The Diamond, Timur Tugberk, Christian Parla
VENDOR VILLAGE & SPONSOR ACTIVATIONS
Beyond the runway, guests enjoyed immersive experiences, photo ops, and curated gifting suites at the Eden Roc:
- Refreshments by Coca-Cola, Vitamin Water, Simply Pop, Maison Perrier, Alani Nutrition, and more.
- Beauty activations by Unite Hair, Billion Dollar Beauty, Moonslice Beauty, Japonesque, Mad Hippie, The Makeup Light, The House of Beauty, The Selfie Photo Booth, and more created influencer-ready moments.
- Santo Gusano Mezcal turned up the flavor with exclusive front-row shots before the final show.
- Experiences by Eden Roc Miami Beach, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Casadonna, LIV Nightclub, E11EVEN Miami, Mod Net, MyCutTV, Fade Masters of Miami, Six Summit Gallery, and The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience.
Special thanks to our partners: Eden Roc Miami Beach, Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Casadonna, LIV Nightclub, E11EVEN Miami, Unite Hair, Billion Dollar Beauty, Moonslice Beauty, Japonesque, Mad Hippie Beauty, The Makeup Light, The House of Beauty, The Selfie Photo Booth, Mod Net, MyCutTV, Fade Masters of Miami, Smartwater, Coca Cola, Vitamin Water, Simply Pop, Santo Gusano Mezcal, Maison Perrier, Alani Nutrition, Six Summit Gallery, and The Tampa Bay Fashion Experience.
Vitamin Water‘s pop up at the Eden Roc during Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion
Simply Pop‘s pop up at the Eden Roc during Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion
Mad Hippie Skin Prep Products Backstage
PHOTO CREDITS:
Runway & Performances: Arun Nevader © Getty Images
Ambiance: Mark Gunter © Getty Images + Art Hearts Fashion
About Art Hearts Fashion
Art Hearts Fashion is the premier platform dedicated to showcasing innovative designers and artists at the forefront of fashion week. Our coast-to-coast contemporary events get the most renowned designers and the sharpest up-and-coming emerging designers to the runway in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, London, and beyond. Founded in 2010, AHF has become a driving force for fashion, art, and entertainment. The shows have featured designers including Nicole Miller, Carmen Steffens, Hale Bob, Michael Costello, Trina Turk, Orlebar Brown, Patbo, Onia, Furne Amato, Walter Mendez, Vilebrequin, Jovani, Cotton Inc., Black Tape Project, Mr. Triple X, and Michael NGO. For more information, please visit artheartsfashion.com or find us on Instagram.
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