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Miami Swim Week is in full swing! With innovative designs, versatile silhouettes and sophisticated prints, textures and colors. This year all swimwear brands are bringing their A-game to the highly anticipated display of fashion and beach glam.
Among the talented designers, Colombia seems to have a very strong presence, with 10 must-see designers showcasing their work. Here are some of the most stylish and groundbreaking collections present at the Colombia Runway Show at Paraiso Miami Beach during Swim Week.
Alma Arena
Creating timeless, sophisticated and aesthetic pieces, inspired by raw nature, organic forms and the traces of sand made by the passing of time. The new collection ‘Soul Journey’ highlights that summer feel, nature, rustic textures and wild pigments.
Bahama Mama
Designed for those free and stylish souls destined to bring out the sensible but daring side of life. Its origins lie in the vibrancy of the Colombian Caribbean coast, full of freshness and elegance. Seeking to impose a lifestyle whose pillars are based on happiness, confidence and comfort complemented by simplicity when it comes to dressing.
Smeralda Swimwear
Using their own prints and ECO fabrics, this Colombian brand uses as many reversible swimwear suits as possible to reduce environmental impact and waste, making bikini bags from organic cotton which can be reused.
Bahia Maria
From the beach to the city, this brand aims for versatility with the comfort of using the same garment in different scenarios. Exploring new summer places full of life and sun and giving a unique aesthetic.
Palmacea Swimwear
Inspired by the flora and fauna of Colombia, this brand aims to create colorful prints with sophisticated, yet versatile silhouettes. Their newest collection ‘Macarena’ is inspired by the national park Serranía de La Macarena, using joyful prints, pleated textures and twisted straps. Including the rainbow palette of orange, emerald green, blue, lilac mixes and more.
Praia
Inspired by California, Praia’s Sunset Secrets Resort 2023 collection, brings to the runway the beach vibe from Joshua Tree and Laguna Beach, including the delicacy and glamour evoked by the waves of the sea, the falling leaves when the wind moves the trees and the flight of birds.
PQ Swim
Creating a cabana chic swim and resort wear line designed for women who want to feel confident in what they wear. The Resort 2023 collection is reminiscent of the blissful, shell-speckled shores of Boca Grande. From shimmery soft Pink Pearl designs to deep green Banyan styles, inspired by the island’s famous willowy trees.
Puntamar
This new collection ‘Hexagonal’ takes new color combinations and ruffles to the next level. All the ruffles are hand-made from hexagons creating a geometrical visual that can be seen as flowers in each piece. In addition, most of the pieces have different color layers that create visual illusions and color mix and match.
Mola Mola
Inspired by the Caribbean Sea’s dynamic energy and bright colors, Mola Mola takes bold prints and lively color combinations to create in-house pieces, making each design unique to the brand to make a statement.
Mar de Lua
With pieces created to fit perfectly and highlight the beauty of the female silhouette, Mar de Lua brings innovative designs that flatter every body type. Inspired by real women and what turns their souls on fire with happiness, for their latest Resort 2023 Collection, described as a Bohemian Chic line that highlights the beauty of nature and all of its essence in each design.