Salon Allure Hosts Miami Swim Week’s First-Ever Luxury Sample Sale Opening Night Party and Fashion Show
Friday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 24
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Friday July 20
8:00pm-11:00pm Salon Allure Opening Party

Saturday, July 21
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
1:00pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
5:00pm-7:00pm Style Works Launch Party, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Sunday July 22
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Monday, July 23
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Tuesday, July 24
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors

Media Lounge
Saturday, July 21- Tuesday, July 24, 9:00am – 4:30pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
A luxe ocean view outpost for press to log stories and relax with complimentary WIFI, refreshments, and goodie bags

Happy Hours
Saturday, July 21- Monday, July 23, 4:30-6pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
Daily industry-focused Happy Hours offering sumptuous cocktails and networking opportunities

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Named as Charity of Choice for the Event

Salon Allure, a four-day boutique lifestyle show featuring the most exclusive brands in swim and resort wear from around the world, announced today that it will host Miami Swim Week’s first-ever luxury sample sale. Returning to W South Beach Hotel & Residences for its third year, Salon Allure will be held from July 21-24 with the Designer Sample Sale taking place for two days only on July 21 and 22 in the hotel’s Great Room. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the show’s charity of choice: Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Salon Allure offers a comprehensive look at the flourishing swimwear industry, one of the fastest growing segments of the apparel market, while providing attendees and participants the opportunity to experience the resort lifestyle in each component of the show. The show’s unique Designer Sample Sale will give the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Miami Swim Week, which has previously only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to swim and resort wear items from top global designers at discounts of 50-60% off their regular retail price. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.

Chaired by Norma Jean Abraham, Celebrity Co-chairs Tracy Wilson Mourning and Lisa Pliner, and style blogger Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, the DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE offers the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Swim Week, which has typically only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to the same luxury swim and resort wear worn by Hollywood A-listers, from Fergie to Rihanna, all at discounts of up to 50 percent off. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails, DJ performances, and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.

Several of the brands participating in this first annual sale include Loomstate 321, Koza, Charlie by Matthew Zink, Wanderlust Swimwear, Kikidoll, MIKOH SWIMWEAR and Beauty and the Beach, among many others.

“We are thrilled to bring this dynamic consumer component to Miami Swim Week with our First Annual Designer Sample Sale by Salon Allure,” says Rick Fatzinger, co-founder of Salon Allure. “We are equally excited to have Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of this event and we invite the community to come and support this very worthy cause.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Salon Allure for selecting Miami Children’s Hospital as its Charity of Choice and demonstrating that children’s healthcare is a cause that deserves resources and attention from our business and community leaders,” said Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President & CEO, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This event will greatly benefit the children and families that rely on Miami Children’s Hospital for superior pediatric healthcare.”

Salon Allure’s tradeshow component takes place daily from 9am to 6pm and will feature more than 40 industry-leading brands in private ocean view showrooms on two floors of the hotel. Some of this year’s notable brands include La Perla, Miguelina, Mara Hoffman, Marysia, Bcbgmaxazria, Anna & Boy, Acacia Swimwear, Lisa Curran, Martha Rey, and Mikoh Swimwear, among many others.

In addition to the Sample Sale, another new program at Salon Allure’s 2012 show is “Style Works”, a resort style accessories exhibit featuring handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and jewelry. Housed in a large oceanfront suite on the showroom floor, Style Works offers an ideal environment for buyers, media and local socialites to shop and mingle. A private cocktail reception, which will also benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, will be held on July 21 and will feature an original collection of auction items created by Salon Allure designers.

Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a world-wide leader in pediatric medicine, and we need your continued support to meet the evolving medical needs of our children. A financially sound and award-winning non-profit organization, MCH Foundation’s sole mission is to create awareness and generate funds for MCH, your exclusive Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. We are here to help you help Miami Children’s. Together, we can match your interests to the areas of greatest need to help you make a difference in a child’s life.

MCH Foundation supports the Hospital by providing the opportunity for members of the local and global community to invest in our children’s future. Your contributions help provide children with the doctors, facilities and innovations that give them the best chance to heal.

To learn more about MCH Foundation and offer support, visit mchf.org, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305.666.2889 (toll free: 1.800.987.8701).

Latino Fashion Week 2012
May 11, 9pm
Shore Club
1901 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Ohlala Events And Shore Club Present Models Night Out Miami.
Latino Fashion Week 2012.
Celebrating And Benefiting Autism Speaks May 11th /9PM

MIMA Jewelry Designs – Meet & Greet Designer at BALANS Lincoln Road
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Balans Miami Beach
1022 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, FL
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Join us for an exclusive first time presentation of MiMA Jewelry Designs and Meet Renowned Designer Marimerce Santiago as she presents the 2012 Spring/Summer Collection. The intimate Balans Miami Beach restaurant will host a meet and greet for the designer and models will showcase the collection starting at 7:00 p.m.

MiMa is an eclectic array of collections, ranging from simple beach inspired necklaces to architecturally constructed and beautifully complex pieces. Each and every individual composition of hidden treasures is distinctive and intended to make you feel unique. The designs fall within defined categories, which are perfect for layering in diverse combinations for numerous effects.

MiMa Designs are sold internationally and have graced the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Beyonce and the Queen Noor of Jordan.

“EVOLUTION” will be unveiled in front of the most important people in the fashion world.

“Miami Beach International Fashion Week ” has become the most important organization in Miami that spotlights the best fashion designers around the world; among them, the talented Venezuelan jewelry designer, Maria Hamilton.

Having achieved the highest award in 2011 as “Emerging Jewelry Designer of The Year” Hamilton returns to “Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012” to launch her new collection “EVOLUTION” in front of the most important people in the fashion world .
“EVOLUTION” is an elegant collection that features fashion-forward designs in gold, leather and silver beautifully intricate with diamonds, sapphires, rubies and semi-precious stones. The collection found its inspiration in the new turn that Hamilton did in her style, materials and her love for nature.

Hamilton is a mother, wife and a talented entrepreneur who possesses a passion for fashion and has combined it with her expertise and innovative creativity through her jewelry designs, being invited for the second year to participate in the “2012 Boston Fashion Week”, for her extraordinary talent.

Maria Hamilton has also a philanthropic heart- -she is always willing to help those in need making donations of her pieces to charity events. Her dream is to create a foundation that helps children with cancer in the U.S., Latin America and Africa.
The official presentation of the Jewelry collection “EVOLUTION” by Maria Hamilton, will take place during the opening of “Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012″ on March 21st at the Miami Beach Convention Center located at 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, from 6P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Her exhibition continues on March, 22, 23 and 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

More information about “Miami Beach International Fashion Week”, please visit: www.miamifashionweek.com

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach
Fall/Winter 2012 Collections – Runway Shows!
March 14-17, 2012
The Moore Building
4040 N.E. 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137

Open to the public, RSVP Required at: www.fashionweekmiami.com or www.funkshion.com or email: fashionmiami@funkshion.com

Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 9th year and 18th season! As with every year, FUNKSHION, will fuse music and fashion and like no other city in the world does. This is Fashion Week – MIAMI STYLE! FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers.

Thursday March 15th

1pm University of Miami Art & Design Student Showcase – With special showcase presentation of student, Valentina Delfino. Valentino had a gown (shown the last season of Funkshion) that was worn on the red-carpet of the Academy Awards this month by Actress, Missi Pyle.

7pm Angel Brinks Couture Leggings

8pm Cruel Summer by Emily Brown – Features unique reversible swimwear with daring psychedelic colors, detailing and avant-guard shapes taken from fashions from yesteryears. Emily’s clients include Rihanna and Lada Gaga. Jewelry and hair accessories by: BGvintage

9pm Hevin by Pachi Lake – TV Host Pachi Lake and fashion designer launches new contemporary women’s fashion line “Hevin. Her dresses are a unique design of feeling good, beautiful and confident in your body. After working in Television for more than 15 years and designing with Richie Rich, Pachi makes fashion, glamour and couture a daily wear.

Friday, March 16th

8pm LA GlamRock by Lauren Ashley. Celebrity Stylist Victor Price will be on site to style this show. LA GlamRock is a mix of the glamour of the red carpet with a rock and roll appeal. LA GlamRock specializes in one of kind designs that incorporate unique embellishments and exotic fabrics. This show is presented by LittleJewelBox.net The goal of Little Jewel Box is to raise money for the Crohn’s Colitis Foundation, as well as Juvenile Diabetes, Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease through the talent of the very special jewelry designers that work with the program.

8:30pm Wet Couture Swimwear by Angelina Petragl

9pm Haiti a La Mode! This year’s show will propel Haiti’s fashion renaissance unto a world stage, like never before. Guests and fashion lovers will be treated to a front-row showcase of Haiti’s fashion rebirth through the fresh new lines and distinguished sense of style of top Haitian designers. Featured Collections: Mag Art Creations, Bien Abye by Dayanne Danier , Elmire Desrouleaux For Perpetual, Live costume display by The Party Room Squad. Special Guest: Jencarlos Canela, musician, composer and actor.

Saturday, March 17th

7pm – Mr. Coleman presents collections by Jacinta Ligon, Aluna Swimwear, Yasser Faraco and 5 Star General. Presented by Mr. Coleman showcasing the record breaking finale with 100 Models!!! Be witness to Fashion Week history!

8pm Julia Veli – A local artist and designer who blends fashion and art by creating designs made from recycled materials such as newspaper, canvas, screen, vinyl and wire! The looks are inspired by art, music and the top designers around the world.

9pm Casey Levan by Evrice Cornelius – The collection consists of exaggerated style lines and controversial perspectives fused with an uncanny sense of mediocrity through color. The line portrays “mythical” vision of the modern day woman

Special Thanks To: Prive Salon And Kroma, For All Hair And Makeup.
Fashionartwalls By Tomas Loewy And Featherlocks

Fashion Loves Bloggers
1/31/2012, 9 PM
The Shelborne
1801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
thegoodwillproject.com

Fashion Loves Bloggers hosted by Amanda Del Duca of Capture Fashion and Ria Michelle!

Fashion Show & Style Lounge

Previewing a collection by Fake Frivolity, from the girls behind The Goodwill Project.

Tuesday, January 31st at Shelborne South Beach

Rsvp info@taient.com

Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012
March 21st – 24th, 2012, 6:00p.m- 11:00pm
Miami Beach Conventional Center – Hall D
1700 Convention Center Dr # D
Miami Beach, FL
www.miamifashionweek.com

Miami is widely considered the axis between Europe and the Americas, with South Beach as its glamorous epicenter. The city is therefore the natural selection to host the country’s largest International and Hispanic fashion event, the 14th annual Miami Beach – International Fashion Week, set to take place March 21st-24th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This year, the event is proud to welcome music legend and style icon Dionne Warwick who will share her expertise in and around the world of celebrity and fashion.

Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW) is the longest standing fashion event in Miami, and has received worldwide recognition and fame for discovering and showcasing the best fashion from around the world. Featuring eminent designers, celebrities, and musicians from nearly every continent, Miami Beach International Fashion Week promises to once again set the stage as the gateway to the world’s most innovative talents. 2012 will mark an exciting addition to the glamorous affair when it welcomes Superstar Dionne Warwick. An idol in the music industry for over four decades, Mrs. Warwick will host a media seminar for students and designers in which she will discuss her life, her style, and advise how to succeed in your chosen passion. Warwick was famously mentored about her own personal style by one of Hollywood’s all time greats, Marlene Dietrich.

MBIFW has secured a reputation for introducing American buyers and consumers to up-and-coming designers from around the world who have gone on to illustrious careers in the U.S. The event is often the first opportunity for fashion industry insiders to capture a glimpse of the designers they’ll soon feature in their own magazines, stores, and closets. “Over the years, discovering the world’s best emerging designers has been a wonderful and exciting experience. By creating the international platform through MBIFW that allows these designers to be seen by the entire world, we have been able to launch their careers to the next level,” explains MBIFW President Beth Sobol. “Many of our young designers, including Colombia’s Esteban Cortazar and Silvia Tcherassi, Peru’s Sitka Semsch, Chile’s Ruben Campos, Manish Arora and Sabyasachi Mukherjee from India, Furne One for Amato Couture in Dubai and Heather Jones from Trinidad & Tobago are just a few of today’s fashion industry stars who have emerged from our runways. As an invited guest, judge and speaker at many of the worlds emerging fashion events, we continually seek to discover the best of the best from every corner of the globe.”

This year’s slate of events, designers, and performers promises all of the excitement the fashion world has come to expect from this prestigious event. Highlights of the week’s line up include the Miami Style Showcase featuring Florida’s top designers including Viviana G for Petit Pois, Ema Savahl Couture and Kayce Armstrong of Art of Shade among others. The Prêt-A-Porter Designer showcase will feature the winner of Bolivia’s Mision Moda, Banja Luka Fashion Fair Designer Showcase featuring Marina Banovic, Liliana Majkic, and Davor Sladakovic from Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro, Latin Fashion Weeks Council Showcase with the best designers from throughout Latin America and more.

Additionally, for the first time in the U.S., Walla Al Alawi of the Kingdom of Bahrain, widely considered the trendsetter for the Gulf region, will grace the runway with her latest collection. Walla’s customers include numerous members of the Gulf’s royal families and her designs have already been picked up by Saks Fifth Avenue Bahrain. In addition to Mrs. Warwick, there will be celebrity appearances by Grammy Award winning music producer Damon Elliott and the Miami Moda & Music Awards will feature a showcase of Red Carpet gowns worn by some of Hollywood’s and Latin America’s biggest stars by designer Nicolas Felizola and a special performance by Supermodel and the face of Lancôme Russia, Dasha, performing her new hit, “ The Prfct Girl.”

MBIFW is considered the fifth largest and most important fashion event on the world’s fashion calendar. Sobol and her team spend the year scouring the globe to uncover the most creative and elite designers from hundreds of countries and invite them to present their collections on the Miami Beach runway. In past years, designers have hailed from the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and Africa. In 2011 MBIFW hosted 55 designers from 32 countries, 650 international media outlets and received over 740 million global media impressions worldwide. 2012 will showcase even more designers from more countries than ever before and has secured media partners including Vanidades, Harper’s Bazaar en Español, Latina, Miami Modern Luxury and GLITZ TV Latin America.