Miami Beach, FL – July 16, 2015 – The SLS was sizzling last night as Peroni Nastro Azzurro, one of the world’s No. 1 premium Italian beers, joined Fashion Group International, FUNKSHION and Italia Independent to kick off swim week with the 4th Annual Emerging Designer Series contest. This was an unparalleled opportunity for fashion designers in South Florida to showcase their talents and designs in a high-profile runway show at no cost to the designer. Open to fashion, swimwear, and accessory designers, the competition aimed to identify and support the up-and-coming talented designers in the Miami area. What an incredible opportunity this was for the designers as members of the fashion industry including press, buyers and key trade influencers were in all attendance to the fabulous show. Judged by Annie Vazquez – The Fashion Poet, Danny Santiago, and Rachel Russell of Style Saves. The winner of the evening was awarded a trip to New York Fashion Week as well as a complete runway production showcasing their full line at Swim Week 2016 in Miami. Supporting sponsors included: Fiat | Alfa Romero of North Miami, Red Bull, Onlì Water, Mulco Watches, LSpace, Flash of Dash, Kryogenifex, Superga, Mia Shoes and Miami Magazine.

Annie Vazquez

Annie Vazquez & Netty Del

Rachael Russell & Nikole Powers

Chantel Jeffries

Diana Ganem & Katie Newman

Luis Aponte

Carolin Autenrieth

Tanyka Renee

Tanyka Renee & Taiece Lanier

Christina Cioeta, Katya Bravo, & Yaidi Clery

Annie Vazquez, Danny Santiago, & Rachael Russell

Nikole Powers, Rachael Russell, & Chris DiSchino

Becky Sanchez, Rachel Milian, & Olivia Portuondo

Charlotte Wright & Jake Pierce

 DJ YSL & Carli Nicholas

Carlos Delbusto, Gio Profera, & Laura Lamanna

Emilie & Lori Sobel, Gant Thiede, Ara Hossain, & Sarah Humphries

Netty Del, Annie Vazquez, & Diana Marin

Jessi Darnell & Kate Broadrick

Stephanie Pincon, Gio Profera, Nicole Martinez, Danny Santiago, & Benoit Martinez