Miami Beach, FL – July 23, 2012 – The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers (ABEST) delivered the latest looks from Brazil’s beaches to Swim Week in Miami. ABEST launched +Beach Brasil, the entity’s latest project aiming to expose the vibrant colors and electrifying patterns of Brazilian swim fashions to global audiences. More than 200 guests lounged on brightly colored couches that lined the poolside setting at SLS Hotel South Beach.  Models showed off a vibrant selection of suits from the +Beach Brasil portfolio as guests enjoyed a savory menu of bites that included crispy battered shrimp and kobe skirt steak skewers. Designers mixed and mingled with the crowd and discussed their lively looks while celebrating the launch of +Beach Brasil. Leblon Cachaca served up sumptuous caipirinhas as party-goers enjoyed live Brazilian beats.

Rebekah Keida & Maili Nomm

Silvia Lima, Cecila Prado, Paola Robba, Rebekah Keida, & Maili Nomm

Mirla Sabino, Paola Robba, & Cecila Prado

Paola Robba & Cecila Prado

Rebekah Keida

Maili Nomm

Rebekah Keida & Paola Robba

Cecilia Prado

John Lin, Jen Sybers, & Vanessa Leitman

Benny Aboud & Jillian Jacobson

Dana & Gary Shear

Jessie Alvarez & Olivia Alvarez

Kylee Crook, Kenny Riches, Megan Riley, & Cara Despain

Dionatha Riveron, Roxanna Tork, Mariana Betancourt, & James Bell

Jordan Argiz, Carla Torres, & Laxmi Rudolfo