Miami’s fashion elite gathered for an exclusive reception hosted by Everlast®, in partnership with DC Swim Week 2025. The evening welcomed top fashion insiders and tastemakers for a vibrant celebration where fashion, fitness, and culture seamlessly fused.
Guests enjoyed curated cocktails, light bites, and an intimate preview of the exclusive co-branded capsule collections created by the finalists of the Everlast® Emerging Designer Competition — all ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
The competition, powered by Everlast®, drew inspiration from some of the most legendary moments in boxing history — including Ali vs. Sonny Liston (1964), The Fight of the Century (1971), the Thriller in Manila (1975), and the Rumble in the Jungle (1974). These iconic events, where athletes donned Everlast gear and cemented their legacies, shaped a powerful theme for the competition: strength, resilience, and the enduring legacy of champions.
Five standout finalists — LeLINZI, Kene Kaya, MERC Swim, Electric Picks, and Sovereign Society Couture — were selected for the originality and visual impact of their submitted sketches. Each designer was provided with a custom Everlast® mood board and evaluated on how well their vision aligned with the brand’s creative direction. Now, they are collaborating closely with the Everlast® team to bring their capsule collections to life, fusing their unique aesthetics with the brand’s iconic styling.
It was a night of energy, creativity, and inspiration — a fitting prelude to the innovation and style that will define DC Swim Week 2025.
A model wears a full look of the co-branded Everlast® capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
Models wearing full looks of the co-branded Everlast® capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition, ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
Models wearing the co-branded Everlast® capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition, ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
Guests attend the exclusive Everlast® reception featuring the co-branded capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
Guest attends the exclusive Everlast® reception featuring the co-branded capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
Guests attend the exclusive Everlast® reception featuring the co-branded capsule collection created by the finalists of the Emerging Designer Competition ahead of their official debut on the DC Swim Week 2025 runway next week.
(Courtesy of Everlast® and DC Swim Week 2025)
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