Making A Splash In Miami

WITH the likes of Anna Kournikova and Billy Zane taking to its front rows, the spring/summer 2009 Miami swimwear shows — which ran from July 18 to 21 -certainly made a splash on the international fashion scene, as over 12,000 guests flocked to the city to take in the sexiest beach looks of the season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim.

One of the highlights was our very own Pistol Panties — the only UK label invited to show at the event — which showed an electrifying set of signature cutaway one-pieces and bust-enhancing bikinis in polka dot prints, teamed with waist-defining Obi belts and sunhats with brims so wide the models had to hold them away from their faces.

Other top names showing at the event, which gathers momentum with each season that passes, included Diesel, Zimmermann, Custo Barcelona and Ed Hardy Swimwear.

"Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim draws individuals who enjoy cutting-edge fashion and the excitement of the runway," said Lisa Holladay, Mercedes-Benz's manager of Brand Experience Marketing. "The brand is part of fashion culture and we take great pride in making the show an ideal destination to showcase beautiful style and quality design."

Leisa Barnett