Art Hearts Fashion Dominates Miami Swim Week – July 2016

Art Hearts Fashion Dominates Miami Swim Week – July 2016

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer

 

The month of July, once again, caught Art Hearts Fashion spreading the love. This time they arrived in the tropical paradise known as Miami Beach. Art Hearts Fashion has consistently taken the world by storm, breaking new ground with revolutionary and cutting-edge runway exhibitions and receiving national and international acclaim. This fashion platform has become a pioneer in the fashion industry, setting an example for all those soul seekers, showing that you can achieve your dreams and take them to infinity and back. Participating designers can be seen on every major Hollywood celebrity including: Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Niki Minaj, Rita Ora, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Miley Cirus, Carrie Underwood, and countless more. The platform is unequivocally intertwined with the causes and organizations it supports.

Art Hearts Fashion has earned acclaim, not only for its unique fashion approach, but, for its diligent efforts in is leading the way in combining fashion and philanthropy by raising awareness and funds for great causes, all while celebrating the art of fashion. The runway shows presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation help raise awareness for HIV/AIDS and this season’s shows are dedicated to their #KeepThePromise campaign which highlights AHF’s mission to provide access to treatment to the millions living with HIV.

 

Kicking off Miami Swim Week and greeting a flurry of guests, Art Hearts Fashion absolutely stole the show and the hearts of all the attendees on the evening of Thursday, July 14, 2016. The ‘IN’ spot to be was where the presentation took place, in the FUNKSHION Tent on Collins Avenue, within steps of the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean. The entertaining show was a bevy of extraordinary designers, both national and international big names, coming to Miami Beach to debut fabulous swimwear and resort wear collections.  There is no doubt that the designers ruled the runway.

The 7pm presentation opened with Just Bones Boardwear featuring their “Ocean” Collection, comprised of the brand’s signature boardshorts and sexy bikinis. Directly following was the debut of Du Aqua Swimwear by Veronica Valle, a luxury resort collection. The evening really began heating up with a fiery presentation by Cirone Swim. California favorite, celebrity designer, Courtney Allegra, showcased her fun and flirty collection of bikinis at the finale of this mesmerizing presentation.

 

The 9pm showcase opened with a Havana themed runway show by international resort brand Hale Bob, followed by a sexy men’s resort/swim collection by Argyle Grant. Celebrity designer Mister Triple X spiced things up with “BANDITS“, a sexy swim and resort presentation highlighted by the brands signature edge, complimented by the cool shades by Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. sunglasses and shoes by Alejnadra G. The grand finale was held by none other than couture designer Rocky Gathercole, showcasing his latest bikini and resort couture creations, with that amazing appeal that continues to build his clientele.

 

Following the runway shows, over 2000 Swim Week guests joined the gang of Art Hearts Fashion at their celebration Gala and Swim Week party, hosted by world famous LIV Nightclub.  The event was presented by Just Dance and even included a performance by DJ Shaun Frank.

 

On Saturday, July 16th, Art Hearts Fashion continued its series of presentations at W Hotel South Beach’s Lycra Swim Salon which was presented by Planet Fashion TV. Designers included Koco Blaq, Bella Mar Swimwear, Mister Triple X “Wild Things” and Yas Couture   by Elie Madi. Offiicial Eyewear sponsor, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stafani, provided the finishing touches for both Koco Blaq and Mister Triple X.

For all the exquisite looks on the models, makeup sponsor Dior Cosmetics completed the faces with brilliant and bold colors and head-turning untraditional transformations. Hair sponsor, FHI Heat, worked equally as hard to make sure each model’s hair was styled to match the effect defined by the look of the outfit. April Love was the creative director who put it all together behind the scenes. A big gracious thanks goes out to Backstage Director, Didi Roberts, Style Director Tyler McDaniel, front of house manager Rosy Muto Funkshion, LIV, Jet Blue, Peroni, L.A.M.B., Gwen Stefani, Kenny Kenny Gear, Alejandra G shoes, Shibue Couture, FNL Networks, Getty Images, Impulse Group, Vita Coco, Coppertone, Rec Room, Getty Images, W Hotels, Planet Fashion TV, LaCroix, and all of our wonderful sponsors and supporters!

 

So where will Art Hearts Fashion pop up next? Well, stay tuned because the next exciting edition of Art Hearts Fashion will take place at New York Fashion Week, running from September 12th through September 15th, 2016, at the Angel Orensanz Event Space and then in October, from the 8-13th, it is on to Los Angeles Fashion Week to raise the roof.

 

 

 

 

 

On Saturday, July 16th, Art Hearts Fashion continued its series of presentations at W Hotel South Beach’s Lycra Swim Salon which was presented by Planet Fashion TV. Designers included Koco Blaq, Bella Mar Swimwear, Mister Triple X “Wild Things” and Yas Couture

 

 

 

 

At least one Art Hearts Fashion show is not to be missed. The jaw-dropping fashions, the philanthropy, the after-parties, the fun are all reasons to head to at least one to experience the thrill and feel the gift of love that continues to support the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.