DC’s premier summertime fashion pop up party kicked off DC Swim Week. 2019 season. DC Swim Week Designers, retailers, brands and boutiques showcased their products while networking and building relationships with buyers and consumers. We will be showcased the spring/summer 2019/2020 swimwear collections, Summer. clothing, Resort-wear, and Accessories from different brands worldwide in showroom style Pop-pop.
On March 8th, hundreds of individuals traveled through Georgetown, DC to celebrate DC Swim Week’s Women in the Arts pop-up for International Women’s Day. In effort to salute all female artists and entrepreneurs, the company coordinated a showroom-style, retail exhibit. An abundance of remarkable female artists and entrepreneurs were scheduled to showcase their work throughout
DC’s premier summertime fashion pop up party kicked off DC Swim Week. 2018 season. DC Swim Week Designers, retailers, brands and boutiques showcased their products while networking and building relationships with buyers and consumers. DCSW recognizes both local and international brands, in a bid to inspire and improve lifestyle, convenience, as well as luxury and
My own mother is a painter, in every sense of the word. In her downtime she’s an artistic one; you’re likely to find her with a glass of white wine in hand, a colorfully frayed paintbrush in another. Other times she’s a painter-for-hire, more precise and determined in her work than most men I’ve seen
With all the glitz and glam surrounding the modeling industry, it’s easy to assume models make bank instantly. Unfortunately, our glamorous friends don’t actually get paid that much. For most models, the average pay is $250 per hour. A pretty good amount on the surface, but once you count for the fact that bookings are
With over 30 years of experience, Inglot focuses on constant development. Their local success led them to the idea of introducing the brand to the international market. Since 2006 the map of locations has been flourishing hitting the world’s prestigious spots. Makeup enthusiasts will find them on 6 continents in over 760 locations from London’s
The F45 Training Co-CEOs struck out to do the impossible: create a Group-Training facility that featured the most dynamic and effective training styles to date. Not only did they seek to find the best types of workouts, but they wanted to find a way to vary those workouts every day and make them accessible to
Staying balanced is at the core of staying healthy. This goes for your body’s pH as well. While the pH scale ranges from 1 (highly acidic) to 14 (highly alkaline), your body has a natural pH balance of around 7.4 . CORE water is enhanced with just the right amount of electrolytes and minerals to
The famous Italian show brand is launching its swimwear collection in the spring of 2019. Dolce Vita has long been a designer of eye-catching, on-trend shoes and is now working on a swimwear line. We’re so excited to be featuring this collection at our show. Check out Dolce Vita’s website and follow them on Facebook
Jessica Simpson launches a trendy swimwear line in the Spring of 2019 under Jessica Simpson style. We’re excited to feature this line at our show. Stay tuned for more updates! Check out Jessica Simpson’s website and follow them on Instagram.
Red Carter redefines sexy & sophisticated for the contemporary woman. Daniel Carter, aka Red Carter, was born and raised in California. He soon realized that fashion was where he wanted to be and moved to Miami to pursue his dream. Red began his career by working for great designers like Victoria Secret, Guess, Esprit, and
While Banana Moon has it’s roots in France, it is inspired by the California girl and lifestyle.
Colors and fabrics they use are 100% eco-friendly, meaning that they do not damage your health and do not contain any harmful pieces. Fashion brand RELLECIGA designs women’s bikinis for lovers of fashion across the whole world. Their designs include not only production of exclusive bikinis in limited editions but also production work of stylish
Livia Monte-Carlo is a brand of swimsuit for women which perfectly combines bathing creations and seduction.
Bleu Rod Beattie is a collection of contemporary swimwear inspired by Rod’s Southern California roots and his love of travel. The brand’s signature style is a combination of modern aesthetic with clean lines, bright colors and bold prints. Over twenty years in swimwear design and a record number of retail best-sellers (according to the NPD
Feminine, sexy, hippie flair is what Muche & Muchette fashion is about. An elegant yet bohemian and vibrant colorful apparel line inspired by two designers’ friendship and lifestyle, with a significant touch of French roots. Check out Muche & Muchette’s website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
As someone who knows the struggle first hand, Lauren Tinerella started eltee swim with the intention of solving an issue that she personally faced when it came to shopping for swimsuits. She has had to tailor everything she wears for years, but knows doing so isn’t ideal for most people, and it shouldn’t be the
I Malandrini is an Italian beachwear brand that showcases stunning culture and adventure. They have a simple but beautiful story, made of complicity between father and son. It all started with a trip to California that Gabriele wanted as a unique gift for his age. This lasted 15 days trip and they shared a passion for adventure and
FollowingDory Swimwear is 100% American made, owned and designed by an Active Duty Military Spouse. They support our troops and proudly donate a percentage of proceeds directly to the All In All The Time Foundation. The FollowingDory look is classy, on trend and has its own unique sense of global chicness as well as a
Designed and made in Canada, with the love of travel and warmer sunny destinations in mind, Emelia’s Swimwear™ is more than just another swimwear company – it’s a lifestyle. Like many of her summer days, it started off at the beach in late July; laying on a picnic blanket on a flat part of the
Originally from Moscow, Russian-born Designer Eliya Ciocolatto has established herself as the fashion worlds hidden gem. Also sharing Asian and Italian roots; Eliya’s background in the fashion world traces back to her adolescence – creating her first dress at the tender age of 12. Henceforth she spent her youth creating and collaborating with some of
Natalya Toporova Swimwear is hand made swimwear based in Miami, with unique styles and bold colors. The swimwear is designed and hand made by Natalya Toporova who has made different clothing items for over 7 years from dresses to her own swimwear line that has braced many beaches! There’s a wide variety in her collections
MOS Beachwear, founded in 2012 by Milene Sirotsky, has been continuously growing in the Brazilian and international beachwear markets because of the unique features in every collection The brand seeks to insert in its collections the concept that revolves around the idea “Summer is a story waiting to be written”. MOS´s clothes are sophisticated in
Born in Peru, NELBLU, meaning “in the blue”, is inspired by the vibrant colors of the Italian coastline The brand achieves its style by using eco-sustainable fabrics and collaborating with local artists to create exciting new designs. Reflecting confort & uniqueness body types. By celebrating them. Check out Nel Blu’s website and follow them on Facebook
L’ Antonio is a state of mind. The state of mind that comes from a personal place of sheer satisfaction. The roots of L’ Antonio are grounded in the love of tropical living. Particularly the country of Costa Rica where designer Lloyd A. Crawford was born. They have a saying called Pura Vida, meaning simple
Bondi Joe is a new Australian mens swimwear brand inspired by Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach. Founded in 2019, and debuting at DC Swimweek, their range of mens boardshorts are designed to make you feel confident and look great wearing, so that you can get on with having fun the sun.With distinctive patterns, great design, and
CORPO SWIMWEAR is a Colombian swimsuit brand with a history of more than 30 years in the local market. The focus is to design for real women who enjoy to travel, seek new cultures and enjoy life! Producing quality swimwear and coverups, essential to complement the beachwear look
Palmera Beachwear is a celebration of colorful art, culture and tropical coastlines. Palmera Beachwear is a dream come true for two siblings growing up in the sunny beaches of Acapulco, Mexico. Blasting sunsets, Mexican folklore and the colorful tropical coastline are the inspiration to our collections. Their mission is to bring to life leisure beachwear designs
Cashmere & Pearls, is not your typical black velvet and silk ribbon boutique shop. The Cashmere & Pearls collections include a unique line of artisan crafted pure Thai silk jackets; fashion accessories made of pure cashmere, exotic lotus, yak, and camel; and a small jewelry collection of golden South Sea pearls, Hill Tribe Silver from
Eyegasmic is a premium swimwear brand exclusively designed to be worn by the world’s sexiest men. At Eyegasmic, our mission is to define and capture all aspects of sexy. We believe that sexy is more than just a cute smile or chiseled body, but being able to confidently stand in your own skin and embrace
Ri Noor is a jewelry collection that strives to provide impactful fine jewelry at attainable prices. Each piece in the Ri Noor collection starts with a passion for gems and discovering the beauty found in the uniqueness of the natural stones. The collection reflects Shibani’s long-held belief that fine jewelry should be accessible allowing it
Welcome to our island of punchy, bright colors and flattering styles for you and your babes! Hope you’re ready to dive in! Dreamt up in sunny southwest Florida, our brands run deep in nostalgia for unforgettable summers all year around. We believe in sunshine and sandy feet, happy days spent at the beach and pool,
Ama Bikinis was established in 2015 in Miami Beach! Designer Amie Manke is a beach volleyball player and South Florida native who was inspired to create unique and functional bikinis for an active lifestyle, but something that every day bikini lovers could afford. After months of research Amie met her manufacturer at Miami Swimweek in
Joues de Sable Swim, also known as JDS Swim, is the beautiful creation of Dominique Celine, a Southern California native and bikini enthusiast. Joues de Sable (pronounced Zh-oe de Sab-leh) means “Sandy Cheeks” in French. JDS Swim came to life from Dominique’s undying quest to find her idea of the perfect swimwear line, which was
Inspired by the heartbeat of Kloof Street, Cape Town, Regalia Swim promotes the confidence of Africa with traditional influence, natural elements, and love of people in modern style. Regalia Swim believes every woman should enjoy the plush benefits of quality and exclusivity that celebrates not only the woman she desires to become, but the woman
Thalassa Beachwear was established in 2017 in Trinidad and Tobago by two fashion enthusiastic sisters, Arielle and Alyssa Persad, with a passion to create their own unique brand. They constantly research and design modern contemporary beachwear and accessories which embodies the idealism of the Caribbean lifestyle and dream. While their designs are consistent with bright
Ali Conway started Strange Bikinis because she was tired of the struggle. Living in Los Angeles, California, it was impossible to avoid the dichotomoy of swimwear: sick designs or high quality? And at what price? That’s when she realized that we shouldn’t have to choose. Why not have it all? She began small, creating custom
Cicily swim line is for the conservative woman with a keen sense of self. When Khadija Cicily Glasgow was inspired to create Cicily Swim Line, she was at a point where she wanted to remind modest/conservative women that there are swimwear designers that think about them. Cicily Swim Line is a conservative swimwear brand, which
Bon Voyage Swim is a swimwear and resortwear brand inspired by travel and made for the modern day Bon Vivant. All swimwear pieces are ethically made in the USA. Each collection is inspired by travel and transport you to a specific location! Check out Bon Voyage Swim’s website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Eat Me Guilt Free is a snack food company founded by, Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Nutritionist, with the goal of satiating my clients’ evening and mid-afternoon cravings for sweets with healthier options that taste great and satisfy hunger. Our healthier, high protein, low carb snack products allow you to indulge without the
From a thought of creativity, in January 2019 a dream turned into a reality. Hence, the birth of Khadiva Customs. Khadiva Customs is all about the empowerment of women through their sense of fashion. Designer Khadijah Boles is a Biomedical Engineer by trade, but has a love for art and a passion for the latest
Klatso, the brand that creates wearable art. Klatso is a sustainable brand that works with Colombian artisans to sell 100% handcrafted headpieces made from natural fiber. It seeks to empower women and preserve Colombia’s culture with the Iraca palm. Follow Klatso on Facebook and Instagram.
Esstee Fashion is the brainchild and creation of a Kenyan girl living in Dubai, who poured her passion to create beauteous luxe summer staples. The Brand name Esstee is coined from the Initials of the founder’s name “ESS” for “S” in Swafiya and “Tee” from “T” in Tamim. Growing up in Kenya surrounded by Cousins and Aunts
Velia Sierra Design produces high-end, organic linen womenswear and menswear in Guadalajara, Mexico since 1982. They draw inspiration from Mediterranean lifestyle and Mexican artisanal techniques to create elegant, timeless and sustainable designs. All of their linens are ethically sourced from Italy and France, and pre-washed to ensure the highest quality possible for their customers. Freedom,
From a young age designer, Callista Gifford-DeHart has been obsessed with swimwear. The styles, the colors, and the way the right suit can spark joy and confidence in a woman Callista moved to South Florida and quickly noticed that women’s swimwear had hit a creative rut. In an area known as the swimsuit capital of
Boss Babe Gayatri Raghavan launched Designz by Raga in 2018 with the mission of providing women with luxury, one-of-a-kind pieces at an affordable price. Raghavan lived in India for more than 30 years where she had access to the most beautiful and finely crafted fabrics and beading in the world. Fashion became her third language
Soltani swimwear is a collection of high-end swimwear for the woman who appreciates fit, quality, and attention to detail. The result is a range of unique elegant pieces that can be worn from day to night. Always wanting to make a woman feel sexy, sophisticated , stylish, and beautiful, Soltani takes its wearers beyond the
Pinstripes is based in Georgetown and offers a unique variety of entertainment and events every day of the week! Enjoy their made-from-scratch Italian-American cuisine during Sunday Brunch with the family, happy hour after work, or a night of bowling and bocce. Pinstripes was built from a passion to gather, to celebrate, and to experience sophisticated fun.
Ligne Roset is synonymous with modern luxury and invites consumers to revel in a contemporary, design-forward lifestyle. Known for its artful collaborations with both established and up-and-coming talents in contemporary design, Ligne Roset offers consumers an entire lifestyle in which to live both boldly and beautifully via its furniture collections and complementary decorative accessories, lighting,
Launched in New York City by Daniel Ramot and Oren Shoval on September 2013, Via spread quickly to Chicago and Washington DC within only four years. Since, they have provided over a million rides a month and is currently working on extending this rapid expansion to Paris, United Kingdom, and Austin, Texas. Via’s mobile app
When a true gentleman walks into a room, his clothing often speaks for himself. STITCHED understands that more than most, and has put passion behind gathering a collection of designs that articulate a lifestyle meant to inspire, influence, and exceed expectation. As an authorized retailer for Tom Ford, John Varvatos, Ted Baker, Eton, Billy Reid, Loro
In 2001, Illinois native David Simnick, supported by his best friend Eric Vong, made the first collection of natural soaps in a college apartment of American University. Years later, their products have been featured nationwide and promoted over 3 million donations. Each Soapbox product bought prompts a donation to of hygiene products and education.The bars themselves
Try on that new bikini and realize, uh oh, you need a wax?! We have the place. Shobha is on the path to be the international destination for hair removal. Their focus is simple; be the best, do the right thing, provide quality services, educate the community, and to be hygienic. They insist on continual
Every pair of sandals starts with a sketch. When Laiik designers create designs that they love, they hand them over to their factory in Greece, and work with the factory to bring it to life. Handmade by 3rd-generation craftswo/men, Laiik joins traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. Each vegetable-tanned leather hide is laser cut to ensure
Evolve started in 2017 as a small local business in Richmond, VA by two women who had a dream to change the Fashion Industry. In the early 1950s, mannequins and models were fashioned to the average waist of an American female. Nearly forty years later, mannequins and models were being made to have waists that
Designer Iwa Why has drawn influence from her life growing up as a hula dancer in the resort town of Kona on the Big Island of Hawai’i to create her namesake brand, IwaWhy (EE-va/wī). She fuses her polynesian heritage and love of luxury resort wear with her belief in versatility to create not-so-basic basics that
“My style is a fusion of all the cultures I have been immersed in” states Mariama Onitiri. “I believe you can mix elements of different cultures to create a silhouette. It works! There is no limit to fashion!” Mariama Onitiri is a Senegalese/Guinean/ French luxury wear designer who has lived in France, England, America, Mozambique and Singapore
Fury Intimates is designed for the woman with two sides. One who is fierce with a strong personality and another that is softer and more delicate. Fury intimates was created by a single working mom in need of a change. Their owner, Jennifer Waters, always loved lingerie because it made her feel beautiful and confident.
Energie Goods was started by a yoga teacher named Ami, she didn’t love the fit or lack of creativeness of the “big box” brands, so she started researching (for hours, and hours and hours turned into days and months and years). It became an obsession. There were so many AMAZING brands out there but no
Kaimori B. offers an exclusive swimwear collection that delivers on trend designs, at an affordable price point, complimenting women of all curves, while offering a boost of confidence. Kaimori B. is a company for the “not so average” girl. We want to create swimwear which the market is lacking by reaching out and listening to
Maison Chazelle’s tops look like an array of runway pieces with extravagant fabrics, but after taking a closer look you soon that they are “PRINTED ON “ comfy t-shirts or sweaters. Handmade accessories, Swarovski stones are added to the tops to make them even more glamorous and unique. In 2005, Chaza Betenjane’s mom was diagnosed
Paul Brown Clothing Company is an American high fashion luxury goods manufacturer established in 2013. They specialize in leather, lifestyle accessories, jewelry, and ready-to-wear items. The owner, Darrell Fletcher, gets his inspiration from everyday people. He is motivated to create something that people enjoy and want in their closet. Paul Brown Clothing was named after his
Mcristals Statement Earrings is an Online Earring Shop that offers One of a Kind designs. The idea of creating Mcristals started when its owner, an avid fashion consumer in America and jewelry connoisseur, noticed that the Earring market was lacking reasonably priced high-quality pieces. By using her network from her years of making Jewelry, she
Luminora™, meaning “gift of light,” merges science, function, and style. The Luminora™ apparel line’s eco-friendly Luminology TechnologyⓇ fabric is infused with a plant oil, giving it it’s all natural Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 50+ rating, blocking 98% of the sun’s harmful UVA/UVB rays. Unlike most UPF fabrics which are coated with chemicals that wash out
