The Standout Brands of Miami Swim Week 2026
A new era of curation and couture redefining summer and resort fashion.
Miami’s Swim Week continues to cement its status as a premier fashion curator for creative and innovative swimwear and resort-wear. With over 50 designers representing nations across the globe—including the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Italy, Colombia, Bulgaria, Australia, South Africa, France, and the UAE—the week-long showcase featured collections that not only highlight intricate details and artistry but also foster dialogue between culture and couture.
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With the addition of newly appointed CEO Sean Rashid and director Elizabeth Claros, one thing is certain: a new era of summer and resort fashion has officially begun. Under their leadership, the annual showcase transformed Miami into a vibrant nexus of style, wellness, and beauty within the modern fashion landscape.
This bold and energetic production delivered an exclusive first look at the styles set to dominate this year’s summer season. Intricate details, digital technologies, and handcrafted embellishments from brands across the globe took the stage by storm. Here is a curated list of the showcase’s standout brands seen on the catwalk:
Belletage Swimwear
A celebration of female creativity and entrepreneurship, the brand’s two new collections featured at the showcase blend youthful sophistication with female empowerment. Rising designers Ava Stewart and The Snipe Twins execute the brand’s ongoing mission to empower the next generation of fashion innovators.
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These collections reveal the power of simple yet chic fashion during the summer season. Their use of linear details in the swimwear, coupled with the delicate addition of aquatic-themed embellishments, demonstrates how intricate details can transform a piece.
Ema Savahl
A brand that has been on our radar since this year’s Coachella, Ema Savahl has yet again stunned fashion enthusiasts worldwide. Her collection, In Goddesses We Trust: Persephone, unleashes her artistic narrative on femininity. Inspired by mythology, this collection explores female strength and vulnerability through its intricate embellishments.
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Its ethereal aesthetic is delicate yet captivating, driven by floral embellishments and innovative patterns. Her collection features hand-painted garments and three-dimensional, tactile elements on abstract-shaped pieces that separate the collection from all others.
Beachside Bikinis
Beachside Bikinis was founded by Amanda Walcott, who is the youngest designer ever to present a collection at Miami Swim Week. Her collection focused on bringing sustainable fashion into swimwear, proving that sustainability and style go hand in hand.
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Inspired by the coastal lifestyle of Newport Beach, her collection features textured fabrics, linear patterns, and layered silhouettes, and embellished trimming. Each delicate and minimal detail is intentional, showcasing the power of minimalist fashion and its effortless allure.
BAY Swimwear
This bold and colourful collection, The Tropics, transformed the runway into a tropical oasis.
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The collection’s color palette intentionally conveys the vibrant scenery while its patterned fabrics further resemble a lush rainforest. Its use of bright hues contrasts strikingly against other fabrics and metal details.
IA Vision
IA Vision swimwear captivated audiences through its ethereal and bohemian pieces. The Aura Sirena collection is a celebration of femininity through rich textures, dramatic silhouettes, and bold colour palettes.
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The textured pieces—including sequined embellishments and ruffled fabrics—are complemented by vibrant hues and abstract details meant to symbolize female strength.
Relleciga
The highly reputable, Paris-based brand featured simple patterns and garments with bright colour palettes, transforming the runway into a European chic celebration.
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Each piece is crafted to enhance silhouettes and boost confidence while focusing on durable, high quality fabrics. The collection features bright red and royal blue, making it the very embodiment of the European summer we have all been anticipating.
Be Unicas
Be Unicas presented ethereal luxury on the runway through its handcrafted pieces made in Colombia. Its Goddess Collection focuses on combining timeless resort elegance with refined silhouettes.
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The brand delivers dialogue between fashion and art through its intricate embellishments and angelic fabrics. Be Unicas’s runway showcase was a celebration of individuality and female empowerment through elevated, highly detailed swimwear.
By Bree Robinson
