It's that time of year again, where celebs and fashionistas flock to the tents in South Beach to get first look at the new swimwear collections during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim Week at the Raleigh Hotel. This year there are also lots of shows that have popped up in surrounding venues too.
We put together a rundown of events where you can party and be "seen." Have fun!
Date: July 15 - 16
Location: Gansevoort Ballroom
Time: 11a.m. -5 p.m.
RSVP (if any) http://miamiswimweek.com/lrlinvite.html
Cost: Free
Description of event: Join us for complimentary cocktails while engaging with some of the most influential brands and their newest products. Mingle with tastemakers, designers, models and the industry’s finest.
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Date: July 15
Location: The W South Beach Hotel
Time: 8:00pm – Midnight
Rsvp: info@thebubblefish.com
Cost: free
Description: Salon Allure Opening Night Party. Experience a night of fashion, music, art, and surprises. Salon Allure Fashion Show, Performances by Lebo, Lanza Llamas, DJ Frank Delour.
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Location: Coco de Ville in the Gansevoort
Time: 11 p.m. to midnight VIP recepetion, midnight-doors open
Cost: Free
Description of event: Official after party for Beach Bunny Swimwear. Sip complimentary cocktails and enter to win a VIP gift bag from the runway show..
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Date: July 15
Location: Vice Lounge Miami
Time: 10:30 p.m.
RSVP: RSVP@viceloungemiami.com
Cost: not available
Description: After showcaseing it's 2012 collection at swim week, Poko Pano will hold its official after party.
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Date: July 16
Location: The rooftop at the Gansevoort Miami Beach
Time: Noon to 8 p.m.
RSVP: infomiami@theonerestaurants.com
Description of event: Special Swim edition of RX Saturdays featuring a fashion show and exhibit from True Religion Swimwear.
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Date: July 16
Location: The Grove, W Hotel, South Beach
Time: 8pm-10pm After party 11pm-2am
RSVP for fashion show Amanda@arcnewyork.com After party RSVP@wallmiami.com
Cost: Free
Description: Nycked Swimwear / Resort 2012 presentation. Guests will enjoy complimentary libations, champagne and canapés, with an after party at WALL at W South Beach which will also celebrate its 2-year anniversary with beats by international DJ superstar Sharam at 11PM.
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Date: July 17
Location: B bar at The Betsy South Beach
Time: 10pm-2am
RSVP star@lulifama.com
Cost: Free
Description: The venue will be decked out with Cuban delights including traditional cigar boxes. Guests can indulge in specialty cocktails and order the “Mojito Havana-tini” as DJ Scorpio spins energetic beats
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Date: July 17
Location: The Rooftop at Gansevoort Miami Beach
Time: 8:30PM-11:30PM
RSVP (if any) Invite Only
Cost: Free
Description of event: Swimwear Anywhere portfolio fashion show featuring:
Carmen Marc Valvo, DKNY, Juicy Couture, Juicy Couture Beach Baby, Little Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, MICHAEL Michael Kors and Coco Reef, Coco Rave and Beach House .