The entrance to the tents at Mercedes-Benz Swim Week in Miami.
NM swimwear buyer Stacy Adams packed her suitcase full of color-saturated separates, sandals and swim suits, and headed to South Beach to catch some fashion shows and sun at the hottest fashion week around the globe, Miami Swim Week. Stacy gives us a glimpse into the world of buying bikinis and even shares some of the swimwear trends she is diving into for Spring/Summer 2013.
L'Space fashion show.
What’s a typical day for you at Miami Swim Week?
Stacy Adams: Non stop! My day starts at 9 am. I meet my colleague in the W lobby–it’s filled with buzz and the best people watching. Then, it’s off to the convention center for appointments. You walk from booth to booth with hundreds of swim vendors surrounding you–we still can’t believe how many swim lines there are! We stop for a quick bite to eat if there is time, and then head back to the W hotel to check out swim lines in the penthouse. After seeing the collections up close, it’s time leave in time for the Raleigh Hotel where the fashion shows are held (equivalent to Lincoln Center during NYFW.) to catch some shows. Post-show it’s dinner at Bond Street to unwind and talk about everything we saw that day.
Backstage at L'Space.
What trends did you spot?
