Miami Beach, FL – July 10, 2019 – Debuting on Thursday, Nu Wave Swim is here to make a splash at Swim Week. Nu Wave Swim is transforming Swim Week by offering an experiential multi-day platform and hub from established brands to young designers to showcase their latest swim collections taking place at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden July 11 through 14. Yesterday, we interviewed Browarnik to dicuss the anticipated launch of Nu Wave Swim and today we take a closer look at the four day experience.

Headlining brands including Vitamin A, Tori Praver, Parke & Ronen, Gottex, Bleu Rod Beattie, Red Carter, Revival, and Charmosa Swimwear are set to debut their latest collections this week at the Garden. Think the Miami Beach Botanical Garden looks gorgeous now? Just wait until you see the Garden transformed into a tropical Oasis. Located in the heart of Miami Beach the Garden is the new epicenter of Swim Week and Thursday nights opening party will set the tone for Swim Week, as Nu Wave Swim is Swim Week’s most anticipated experience yet.

Friday, July 12th Parke & Ronen and Vitamin A will hit the runway as the brands will present their latest collections, followed by Parke & Ronen’s official after party at Nu Wave Swim Bar Bevy Lounge. On Saturday, July 13th Gottex and Tori Praver will present their new collections followed by Tori Praver’s official after party at Nu Wave Swim Bar Bevy Lounge. Closing out Swim Week on Sunday, July 14th Nu Wave Swim’s Collective Runway Show will feature Charmosa, Revival, Red Carter, and Bleu Rod Beattie. Finally, on Sunday evening Nu Wave Swim will close out the packed weekend with a closing party. Read more about the designers debuting their newest collections at Nu Wave Swim. 

Vitamin A

Founded in 2000 by California native Amahlia Stevens, Vitamin A combines feminine design with sustainable innovation. Vitamin A bikinis and bodysuits are designed and produced locally in California with exceptional attention to detail, in our signature EcoLux fabric- a technically and environmentally superior luxe fabric, made from recycled nylon. Amahlia is inspired by ‘70s beach glamour and the modern muses who collect her designs. The brand is all about effortless, natural sexiness and that laid-back West Coast vibe that is in our DNA. Vitamin A gives back a portion of proceeds directly to environmental organizations who help to protect our oceans.

Vitamin A is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Friday, July 12th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Tori Praver Swimwear

Tori Praver grew up on the beautiful island of Maui, surfing and swimming amongst the island’s paradise. As a young girl, Tori has a natural love affair for the ocean and the blessed island life that would become her lifelong passion. In her teens, Tori was swept into modeling which quickly developed into a very successful career, sending her all over the world to model for various fashion brands, ultimately inspiring her to design her own swimwear. In 2007, while traveling in Bali, Tori designed and launched her very own swim brand her The Tori Praver Swimwear label. She created a line of beautiful separates, using a signature smocking technique that is both functional to the fit of the garment and iconic to the brand’s look and feel. Tori Praver Swimwear is continually inspired by exotic travels and the desire to create the most authentic swim brand out there. The brand’s focus is on fit and fashion foremost, with a promise to be the solition to every woman’s swimwear needs.

Tori Praver Swimwear is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Saturday, July 13th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Parke & Ronen

Parke & Ronen is a contemporary men’s fashion consumer brand, founded in 1997 by two distinct creative and entrepreneurial forces – it’s designers Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel. As a team of contrasts, when combined this creative force is far greater than the sum of its parts. Ronen was born and raised in Tel Aviv and Parke was born in Korea and raised in Minnesota. As for design, Ronen can drape a swim-brief in pattern paper and arrive at an immaculate fit worthy of a couture bodice, Parke can infuse it with the style and trend that makes it modern. When Parke can lend a forward looking trend to a garment, Ronen can bring the salesman’s critique that will make it a perennial top seller – a favorite of both editors and clients alike. Today, the brand profits from a diversified product lines designed with a nod to chic confidence for the modern man.

Parke & Ronen is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Friday, July 12th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Gottex

Gottex, the iconic swimwear brand was established in 1956, and since its birth has always been associated with Quality, Fashionable and Glamorous swimwear & beachwear. The Gottex collection is divided into 3 sub-categories: Collection, Contour and Essentials. Collection is a new sub-category that combines Gottex classic styles with a new and innovative twist. Contour is a shape wear product that focuses on fit and control, whilst maintaining the fashion aspect. Essentials is more conservative for a woman that wants the Gottex essence with a simpler style. Keren Gasner acts as the Gottex Swimwear Brands creative director and designs the Gottex and Gottex couture collections alongside Head of Design of Gottex, Annie Markson.

Gottex is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Saturday, July 13th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Revival

Revival is a fashion-forward swimwear line handmade in New York City. Marion Sealy, former model and graduate of Parson’s School of Design, designed the line as an outgrowth of her love for travel, adventure, and fashion. Her partner, Caroline Looke, is an avid traveler and ocean activist. Together they have created a brand that is fashionable as well as environmentally conscious. For example, their debut collection uses fine Italian fabric containing fibers from reclaimed fishing nets as an effort to clean up the oceans. Each order also comes with a reusable and biodegradable ‘wet swimsuit’ pouch. Each piece is unique and many styles can be worn on the street just as well as on the beach. The collection is carefully crafted from the finest materials, and knowledge of design & fit that comes from Marion’s experience working as a model and a designer. The collection is a “revival” of classic swimwear styles from the 60’s through the 90’s, adding a modern twist. The process of fitting and adjusting each piece is repeated until the perfect flattering fit is achieved. The goal is for every woman wearing Revival Swimwear to feel confident and sexy.

Revival is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Sunday, July 14th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Bleu Rod Beattie

Over twenty years in swimwear design and a record number of retail best-sellers (according to the NPD Group) have earned Rod Beattie the title America’s #1 Swimsuit Designer. After two decades of designing for two of the nation’s top swimwear labels – La Blanca and Anne Cole Collection – Rod Beattie debuted his own swimwear brand in 2010: Bleu Rod Beattie. Bleu Rod Beattie is a collection of contemporary swimwear inspired by Rod’s Southern California roots and his love of travel. The brand’s signature style is a combination of modern aesthetic with clean lines, bright colors and bold prints.

The collection offers an extensive selection of silhouettes, shapes, coverage, support and sizing. Each piece – from bikinis, one pieces, skirted suits to tankinis and cover ups – is smart yet chic and sophisticated while remaining wearable. Tops and bottoms are sold separately so that a shopper can find the right size and proportion for her body type. Swimsuit sizes range from 4 to 14. “When I am putting together a collection, I am thinking of a chic woman of any age”, says Rod Beattie, when asked to describe his customer. “She is independent and modern, with great fashion sense. She demands swimwearof the highest quality and best fit”. Bleu | Rod Beattie swimsuits are made fora beautiful, long-lasting fit. “The woman I design for loves travel and frequents spas and resorts”, continues Beattie. “A wardrobe of swimsuits and cover-upsis a must for her lifestyle – whether she is playing with her kids on the beach or attending a glamorous poolside cocktail party”. Bleu Rod Beattie evolves as one of the best fitting swim names and the next major brand in the industry. It is sold at key department stores and better independent boutiques throughout North America.

Bleu Rod Beattie is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Sunday, July 14th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Red Carter

Red Carter redefines sexy and sophisticated fashion for contemporary woman. The brand puts a modern spin on iconic swim fashion by continuously updating its signature aesthetic with new styles, vibrant prints, silhouettes and detailing that fit, flatter and flaunt all the right curves. The line offers a full wardrobe of swimwear and cover ups for women who believe that swim styles should be worn beyond the beach. It includes everything from classic one-pieces and bikinis, halters, triangles, bandeaus to rash guards and cover ups; all ranging from sleek, feminine, sporty and retro to create a collection that suits every mood and figure. Daniel Carter, aka Red Carter, was born and raised in California. He soon realized that fashion was where he wanted to be and moved to Miami to pursue his dream.

Red began his career by working for great designers like Victoria Secret, Guess, Esprit, and Oscar De La Renta, where he honed his craft. He currently works out of his design studio in New York City where all his ideas come to life. In 2009, Red was featured as one of the IMG Mercedes Benz Swimwear Designers of the Year. Soon after, Everything But Water, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and Shop Bop quickly picked up the collection and Red Carter has been sold in these stores ever since. As the brand continues to grow, Red strives to bring the best fit, form and function to his customers. His designs have prominently been featured both in stores and online as business continues to grow.

Red Carter is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Sunday, July 14th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Charmosa Swimwear

Charmosa Swimwear is the vision of award-winning Brazilian designer, Neide Hall. By embracing hand-dyed and intricate hand-made embellishments, each swimsuit is lovingly crafted and uniquely exotic. You can feel confident that the beauty of our swimwear is not just skin deep. We are a fair trade company that provides low income women in Brazil an opportunity to work from home to sustain their family. In addition, our material is not only the softest material available, it is also environmentally responsible, ultimately able to break down in a landfill. We’re sure that the designs of Charmosa Swimwear will please your body and your mind.

Charmosa Swimwear is set to debut their new collection at Nu Wave Swim on Sunday, July 14th at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.