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DESIGNER F.A.Q

Miami Swim Week™️ – The Shows – 2022

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GENERAL QUESTIONS

Official Miami Swim Week will be held July 14th -17th in South Beach -Miami.

  • Fashion Shows (60 shows throughout 4 days of programming)
  • Trade Show – with an exclusive partnership with Hammock Show
  • Digital Trade Show – With a partnership with Joor.com
  • Metaverse Fashion Project – Zed (NFT Marketplace, AR fashion, 360 Virtual fashion)
  • After Parties – NFT fashion galleries
  • Fashion Technolgy summit
  • Industry reception and events
  • New World Center – Trade Show and events
  • SLS South Beach – Fashion Shows
  • HYDE Beach – After Parties
  • Receptions – TBA
  • Metaverse Fashion Projects    
  • AR activations during Fashion shows and Trade shows
  • NFT Art Galleries and After Parties
  • Technology Seminars and Talk series
  • We are the official trademark of the Miami Swim Week™️ – The Shows with the Proclamation from the City of Miami beach
  • We are a one-stop-shop that caters to all your show needs (In-person Fashion shows, Trade shows Virtual (Metaverse Fashion Projects and Digital Trade show)
  • Designers will have the opportunity to join our community to take advantage of the knowledge base and resources ( we share data among our projects)
  • January 1st– April 1st (subject to availability)
  • Designers can show from 10-30 looks
  • Show spots are limited.  (we confirmed designers on first come first serviced basis)
  • Designers can lock in the LOWEST designer fees (The designer fee is subject to increase)
  • Designers can take advantage of pre show marketing and promotional campaigns
  • Fill out the onboarding form
  • Schedule a phone call with the Show director
  • Contract signature (if approved to showcase)
  •  Send in Deposit Payment
  •  Designer Onboarding
  • Show marketing/announcments
  • Show preparation
  • All communication are via emails. (from www. dcswimsweek.com & miamiswimweekshows.com domains only)
  • Once the designers are confirmed, they will be invited to a private telegram channel for instant communication.
  • The designer Bible and FAQ will (web links) will answer all important questions
  • The designer will have direct access to show director.
  • Designer may find a sponsor to sponsor their show
  • All sponsors are approved by Miami Swim Week
  • A communication channel needs to be established to and from the Sponsor

DESIGNER ONBOARDING AND ASSET COLLECTION

  • The designer will be assigned a folder (from our native google drive)
  • Add the required assets to the dedicated folders (Logo, Brand images – high resolution, Music files and Production info sheet  (Everything we need to know about your show)
  • A link will be sent via email create the designer brand profile account on our website. Create the brand page (the brand page is a way to present the information of the designers to our audience network)
  • All logo files must be uploaded in PNG or Vector in a transparent file format in the highest resolution possible – (To avoid pixilation on LED wall display)
  • We do not accept links via emails. All files MUST be added to the corresponding folder
  • Designer must own the rights to use images for  third party promotion
  • Images should not contain logo or text
  • High resolution images that represents the brand correctly
  • Add the images to the folder individually
  • All files must be on MP3 format
  • All music files should not contain COPYRIGHT material – ( to avoid the show livestream  interruption)
  • Premium Beat is good place to start https://www.premiumbeat.com/ to obtain the license
  • Download the actual track (NOT the preview track) and drop  the file in the folder
  • If you own a track or using another producer’s track, You may also upload track to Youtube and  check for copyright claims.
  • All tracks need to be free from COPYRIGHT claims
  • 15 looks show requires 3 song tracks (7-10mins)
  • The show director will schedule a call to go over all special requests and assist with the show preparation
  • Designer must follow the shows deadline sheet and the show logistics document to stay current with all important updates
  • Yes! However, the designer is responsible to hire a stand in designer/stylist to prepare the collection for the Runway (Miami Swim Week team will provide a list stylists/designers to select from

PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND METHODS

  • Show fee (Venue, Production. PR, Guest list)
  • Show Insurance
  • Talents (Models, Stylists, Dj, Beauty team)
  • Staff (Backstage Director, Dressers)
  • Deliverables (Video, Photos, Livestream audience)
  • Administrative Support
  • Marketing and Promotional support
  • Hospitality (Event tickets, Guest lists, Satellite Events)
  • 7 business days after signing the contract, the 1st payment is due (The deposit)
  • The designers have the option to make the FULL payment at once or use the installment payment option
  • When using the installment payment option, the payment needs to be made within 5 days of the due date
  • If the payments are late, (without a notice), the installment option will be voided and the balance will be due at the next payment date
  • Designers can make up payment on due dates
  • All payments, must be received in full 60 days prior to the show
  • All payments received past 5/14/2022, A 5% of late fee will be applied

Yes! We offer up to 4 payment installations. 25% (January 30th)  25% (March 8th) 25% (April 20th)  The final 25% payment on May 14th (You may make a single payment or combine payments on due dates.

  • The Preferred payment method is the ACH bank wire Transfer
  • Zelle Transfer
  • Paypal & Credit card Payments (3.9% processing and handling fees applies)
  • We now accept Bitcoin and Etheirum (up to 15% the of the Designer fee)

MODEL SELECTION AND FITTINGS

  • All Models are included for your show
  • We select models form our partner modeling agencies and a small percentage of models are recruited from casting calls
  • We will honor your special requests for model requirements and present you with the best available selection for your show
  • Designers may refer models to the casting calls however, the final decisions are made by the DCSW casting team
  • We recommend not to entertain model requests on social media
  • A list of pre-approved models will be email to the designer on July 1st
  • The final selection of the models will be confirmed during the fitting process (2 days prior to the show
  • The fittings are done on Tuesday 12 and 13th of July (schedule and location TBA)
  • All looks must be separated by looks
  • Hangers, racks, mood board and garment bags will be provided
  • We will not accept shipping packages prior to the fitting dates
  • Designer my store their collection after the fittings are completed

PRODUCTION & BRAND PROMOTION

  • We will announce the brands for Miami Swim Week o April 14th and Mention on Web page listing, Social media posts/stories, live interviews and Blog post Articles
  • Artwork creation – Story posts, Schedule posts Etc.
  • Pitching designers to buyers, retailers and Media
  • Runway Buy set up (See now – Buy now)
  • Designers can include 50 -100 items to be placed inside of Gift Bags
  •  All Items needs to be a branded product (NO Marketing literature)
  • Gift Bag items needs to be dropped off on the day of the fitting
  • Designers should plan to arrive on Miami – Monday July 11th  
  • We offer 20% discount codes and hotel partner block for accommodations closer to the venue.
  • We will provide a Moodboard of the har and make up looks 3-4 weeks prior to the show
  • Designers are welcome to send feedback and make adjustments to looks
  • The Designer access pass will let designer & team (up to 3 members) attend Special industry events, Receptions, Fashion shows, Trade shows, Opening/ After parties, and Technology seminars/talks
  • VIP A list guests
  • Fashion Industry professionals, buyers and media
  • NFT Ticket holders and special invitees
  • Getty images inks will be available immediately after the show for downloads
  • Video files are available to download directly from the livestream feed
  • Photographs and Video files will be available in the Designer drive within 3 -4 week post show
  • All show related information (schedule, show dates/times, Livestream links, Guest list information, staff list, special event invites will be added to the designer Bible)
  • We recommend inspecting the Bible link once per week from June 1st, 2022

 

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