MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK & SWIM WEEK 2015 - DAY 1

A WEEK OF GAME-CHANGING SWIMWEAR

FIVE EPIC DAYS OF THE COOLEST LUXURY SWIMWEAR

DAY 1    |   DAY 2    |   DAY 3    |   DAY 4    |   DAY 5   |   DAY 5 FINALE

The COOL dream team hit the beach to take on Mercedes Benz Fashion Week: Swim (#MBFWSWIM) and Swim Week 2015. The five days of fashion frenzy took place at the legendary Raleigh Hotel in the heart of South Beach. We're bringing you the coolest looks that graced the runway, hair and makeup trends from the artists' perspective and some of the best designer insights. 

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

DAY 1: MESKITA

On Thursday, July 17, 2014, Swim Week opened to an exciting start as swimwear brand Meskita, debuted their 2015 collection at Soho Beach House. Sean Donaldson Hair of Miami Beach provided sultry beach hair and Sherilyn Segal directed the makeup. Music was provided by DJ Mad Linx. The collection featured statement-making cover-ups inspired by the designer's lingerie collection, signature crochet work and luxurious metallics. 

 

   

With striking fabrics blowing in the wind, the crowd gasped as each look came down the runway. The collection was later accented with structured resort pieces inspired by business wear. Each model commanded the runway in her sleek pony and clean makeup.

Meskita gets a well-deserved #CertifiedCOOL.

About Meskita:

Alessandra Meskita is a Brazilian fashion designer. Her fashion and lifestyle line, MESKITA, includes ready to wear, resort, lingerie, swimwear, shoes and home accessories.  In 2007, she began her fashion career working under French designer Christian Audigier. While working under Audigier for four years as his Global Creative Director, Meskita developed her use of traditional shapes and tailoring. Meskita then decided to take everything she learned and branch out to create her own clothing line, MESKITA, in 2012. 

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Inspired MESKITA Swimwear Collection 2015

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Get social with MESKITA: 

Facebook: shopmeskita

Twitter: @OfficialMeskita

Instagram: @Meskita

SEE DAY 2 COVERAGE HERE

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MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK & SWIM WEEK 2015 - DAY 4

SWIM WEEK: 2015 RECAP

THE BEST OF DAY 4: 6 SHORE ROAD BY POOJA, LOLLI, ACACIA

DAY 1    |   DAY 2    |   DAY 3    |   DAY 4    |   DAY 5   |   DAY 5 FINALE

DAY 4: 6 SHORE ROAD BY POOJA

6 Shore Road models strutted down the runway wearing boho chic designs with vibrant colors and textured patterns. From their #CertifiedCOOL mohawk braids by blo Blow Dry Bar Midtown Miami, to their animalistic eye make up and nose rings, this show had tribal written all over it. The designer created beautiful culturally-inspired artwork in the fabrics. The textiles were then masterfully transformed into the modern swimwear that graced the runway. Tribal references were a definite trend seen across many of the runways this year. 

About 6 Shore Road
6 Shore Road was founded by designer Pooja Kharbanda, an industry leader in swimwear.
About her collection: "Inspired by lazy beach days 6 Shore Road captures the spirit of carefree days amongst friends. Intended for sipping champagne at the bar and dancing as the sun goes down, the effortlessly sexy styles easily transition from day to night."

"From Resort Wear to Ready To Wear, from AM to PM, from Beach to Bar...meet me there."

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6 Shore Road & others inspired by the 2015 collection now available

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Get Social with 6 Shore Road:
Facebook: 6 Shore Road
Tumblr: 6shoreroad.tumblr.com
Twitter: @6shoreroad

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DAY 4: LOLLI

Miami, FL (July 22, 2014) – Celebrated swimwear brands Acacia and Lolli debuted their Cruise 2015 collections on Sunday, July 20th. Each brand featured their latest looks in back-to-back runway shows at Soho Beach House during Miami Swim Week to a jam packed crowd of leading editors, international buyers and celebrity fans including American country singer LeAnn Rimes, actor Eddie Cibrian, and Graceland’s Serinda Swan.

Hula girls were trending on the runways. Lolli kicked-off their show with hula girls in grass skirts dancing to the sweet sounds of Hawaii. The mood suddenly changed as hip-hop took over the playlist. The models had a blast on the runway in the playful pieces and some even held coconuts as a bikini top. Lolli Swim was packed full of flirty details, vibrant colors and soft, feminine detail. Designer Vy Nguyen incorporated sunny shades of citron yellow and sherbet pink into her collection of bikinis and one-pieces, featuring playful details like bows, stripes and eyelets that evoke a sense of sweet, playful childhood summers in the sun. Our favorite, the bikini bottom with a cute bow tie on the rear was #CertifiedCOOL!

    

The show’s finale was a COOL surprise as 2 models blew a kiss to the audience before jumping into the water! 

Acacia Swimwear and Lolli Swim Debuted Cruise 2015 at Miami Swim Week

Lolli Swim was packed full of flirty details, vibrant colors and soft, feminine detail. Designer Vy Nguyen incorporated sunny shades of citron yellow and sherbet pink into her collection of bikinis and one-pieces, featuring playful details like bows, stripes and eyelets that evoke a sense of sweet, playful childhood summers in the sun.Known for its sophisticated style and beautiful pieces, Acacia’s fashion forward swimwear transported the audience back to summers spent on sultry beaches and the allure of exotic destinations. This collection featured sexy animal and tribal prints, color blocking and new mesh fabrics that were coupled with innovative designs to offer the customer unique and unforgettable swimsuits.

About Lolli

A California girl at heart, Lolli grew up with dreams of how she could add different details to her swim wear. She was a fan of all things sweet and sparkly. With age, her favorite swim pieces began to endure its natural wear and tear and she was even more inspired to bring her ideas to life. She would take ideas from some of her favorite swimsuits and put them together. Lolli learned her way into the fashion industry and now she is sharing her dreams with the public. She describes her pieces as “bright fun colors from sugar dot candy & gum drops to cheeky, flirty cuts & the most splendid fits, satisfying everyone’s appetite for sweetness!!!” You can find some #CertifiedCOOL Lolli pieces below.

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Playful Lolli finds now available

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DAY 4: ACACIA

The Acacia 2015 swimwear collection followed with a muted, earthy feel. Known for its sophisticated style and beautiful pieces, Acacia’s fashion forward swimwear transported the audience back to summers spent on sultry beaches and the allure of exotic destinations. This collection featured sexy animal and tribal prints, color blocking and new mesh fabrics that were coupled with innovative designs to offer the customer unique and unforgettable swimsuits.

About Acacia

The Acacia collection is owned by designers Naomi Newirth and partner Lyndie Irons. Newirth’s passion for fashion began in her teenage years. It was then that she learned to sew her own bikini. Inspired by their love of travel and exotic beaches, their line fuses the look of a low cut Italian bikini with a flirty Brazilian fit. During the summer of 2006, she traveled to Bali where she was inspired to begin her own collection. After graduating in 2008 from the fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, the real work began and her plans came to life. Her partner Irons also had dreams at 15 to start her own collection and through their friendship, they merged their visions together. The Acacia line is influenced from their travels around the world and can be described as “cute and classy but daring…” 

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Earthy Acacia finds now available

What was your fave of the day? We'd love to hear from you! Comment below.

SEE DAY 5 COVERAGE 

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COOL SPOTS : HOTEL HOPPING IN THAILAND

Our Adventures in Thailand feature continues with a look at our cool hotel experiences. Over the years, we've really developed a love for staying at boldly stylish hotels which Thailand has no shortage of. We only chose to stay at hotels that offered impeccable service, convenience, and remarkable design. Each of our hotel stays in Thailand offered those things in their own way.

St. Regis Bangkok

There really is "no address like the St. Regis." From the large, open and airy feeling you get when you walk through the front door, to the grand arrangement of floral artistry you encounter on your way to the check in bureau... the St. Regis Bangkok really serves up a mega dose of modern elegance. It is not too overstated, but unmistakably luxurious. The service, as you can imagine, is perfect with someone always on hand to anticipate your every need.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Elemis Spa complete with a thoughtfully designed boudoir for guests to get prepped for a day of pampering. The hot-cold muscle toning treatment involved us getting into the jacuzzi and then plunging into the cold pool that was connected to it. After getting over the initial shock, it was actually unbelievably rejuvenating. We later lounged in the floating pods of the wet area which St. Regis describes as a "fine balance of tradition and innovation."

Our most memorable dining experience would have to be the breakfast (when booking, make sure your breakfast is included here). And even more impressive was Sunday Brunch hosted by Dom Pérignon... need I say more? The food, ambiance and service really came together to create an unforgettable welcome to our stay in Thailand.

  
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

After spending a few days in the bustling city, it was nice to get out to the mountains and check into the lush sanctuary that is known as the Four Seasons in Chiang Mai. As we arrived to the outdoor check in area, we were greeted with beautiful jasmine garlands and freshly made juices.

Our upgraded room was spacious and it had a cool private balcony situated in a jungle-like oasis that featured a narrow creek which served as a natural soundtrack. We immediately suited up to enjoy the main pool which is an infinity-edge swimming pool that offering breathtaking views of the Mae Rim Valley across picturesque rice terraces.

Perhaps two of the most unique of the many details that made the resort so special were the floating flower designs found all over the property (reminded me of the temple patterns we saw a few days earlier) and the famous pink water buffalo (which we got to ride on).

Hotel Muse
 
"Inspired by the social and artistic milieu of fin de siècle Europe and King Rama V-era Thailand, Hotel Muse combines cosmopolitan chic with playful elegance amid a new golden age of Asia."

After spending several days luxuriating in the mountains, we returned to Bangkok for one more night before heading back to the states. This time we stayed at the boutique property, Hotel Muse. Located in a trendy, upscale soho-like neighborhood, this hotel offers a totally different experience than the others.

The design is a masterful combination of European opulence and Asian tradition punctuated with modern technology. Think Bond... James Bond. As we were being transported to our suite, we could not help but notice the illuminated button in the elevator labeled The Speakeasy. "There's a Speakeasy!?" "Yes there's a Speakeasy," the host replied. We both then replied, "Now That's COOL!"

Just when we thought things couldn't get cooler, we realized that the room was the kind that turns on and greets you as you enter. The bathroom is luxurious with a glorious venetian mirror and a claw-foot, roll-top bathtub on a black marble floor that leads into a separate rain shower. The extravagant bath tub is situated right next to a floor-to-ceiling window with a built in sound system so you can soak and peacefully watch television simultaneously. The wall baroque-inspired wall pattern compliments the dark wood floors and masculine furniture in the main room.

As we relaxed in the intimate infinity edge pool that overlooked the cityscape, we had the pleasure of meeting Alex, the super cool general manager. He was fun, full of energy and eager to make sure that our stay was everything we expected and more. The worst thing about the hotel is that eventually, we had to check out. Just when we thought we were alone in this sentiment, we met a local medical doctor who decided to stay there for 3 months just because she thought it was so cool! 


From the decor and design to the sipping and spa-ing (needed an 's' word)... The legendary Thai hospitality really lived up to the hype.

Hotel links here:
http://www.fourseasons.com/chiangmai
http://www.hotelmusebangkok.com
www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/bangkok

Stay tuned for more cool from our Thailand adventure.