and fashion, she commented on her love for the flash and bling of the Custo Barcelona show.  Richie
Rich of Heatherette fame, replied that he loved the sexiness of the girls during the Tibi show. Recording
artist Craig David made an appearance; having just purchased a home on South Beach, he dropped in
to take in some of the shows to satisfy his own love for fashion. The designs at Poko Pano got rave
reviews from industry editors and journalist, who found the sleekness of the collection to be very classic.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami was full of heat, color, excitement, and electric
energy!  I took a break from the runway to bring you, the FashionQandA.com readers, the
behind-the-scenes look at the swimwear extravaganza that ranged from skimpy bikinis to
tribal printed fabrics. There were sequin-embellished pieces emblazoned by flashy
colored stones in various hues. Floral prints adorned the catwalks, metallic sheens made
a grand presence and a plethora of bold accessories were in sight.
On the runway with designer Richie Rich of Heatherette,
who dished he loved the sexiness of the girls during the
Tibi show.
Gabbing with actress Megan Good, who confessed her
admiration for the flash and bling at Custo Barcelona's
Spring 2009 collection
The carefree, laidback exotic spirit of Brazil made a strong presence at
this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami, it included the
unveiling of OLO's silver and spiced rums amidst all the excitement of
high fashion swimwear. OLO wanted to also become apart of the
stylish feel this season providing a smooth tasting upscale drink that
would be perfect for any trendy location and situation.
The Havaianas' tent was all a buzz and gave every fashion-goer an authentic taste of Rio style.  One could
saunter into their tent and have their own customized sandals/flip-flops made on the spot. The styles range
from every color in the spectrum. Fun embellishments were provided from electric stars to raging butterflies!  
Frank Weil, Director of Marketing for Havaiana stated, "Their goal was to try and bring the beauty of Rio and
Brazil to the foot of the world".  
Swim Week Miami began with a grandiose splash and held the riptide throughout the week. Bold color and flashy
elegance dominated the catwalks, this summer the call for noticeable style will be bold, nouveau riche, and
elegant! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes with me at Fashion Week New York this September.
for Havaianas, who asserted that the line strives
to offer the beauty of Brazil at your feet.