Miami Swim Week – The Shows 2026, the global destination for swim & resort fashion, returns to Mondrian South Beach Miami from May 25–31, 2026. The largest festival of its kind in the world signals a bold new chapter marked by global swim brands, expanded programming and enhanced production under the management of visionary entrepreneur and fashion industry veteran Sean Rashid as CEO, and Elizabeth Claros as Fashion Event Director.

Enez

The 2026 action-packed schedule includes more than 50 events across 20+ venues, anchoring Miami’s role as a swim capital and featuring a curated lineup of over 150 national and international designers. Runway presentations, trade programming, industry panels, retail showrooms, wellness activations, and brand partnerships advance the business of swimwear. 50 designers will represent the US, UK, Colombia, Holland, Italy, Brazil, Australia and more. The 2026 season will also showcase Miami Swim Week FWD, an initiative merging fashion, sustainability, and social impact.

Miami Swim Week – The Shows will deliver an unparalleled lineup of cutting-edge beauty, wellness, and lifestyle experiences that seamlessly blend with the latest advancements in Swim Fashion. This highly anticipated event will spotlight an impressive roster of top-tier designers and renowned brands, including the following:

Monday, May 25: Miami Swim Week – The Shows officially launches with daytime events and an open model casting sponsored by Strawberry Moon, a tropical chic destination inside the Goodtime hotel. 

Tuesday, May 26: Influencer Insider’s kickoff party and exclusive wine launch at 7:00pm at Hutong Miami. Experience the debut of Birds of Paradise, a brand that redefines wine with vibrant, fruit-driven flavors, artful labels, and interactive technology that unlocks curated culinary and luxury travel experiences. This special event is presented in partnership with Influencer Insider and features fashion shows by Jessica Bara and Chocolate Couture.
An RSVP is required for the evening of fashion, flavor, and innovation.

HARTI SWIM

Wednesday, May 27: The Drexel Fashion Show on Lincoln Road kicks off at 4pm with cocktails, followed by fashion shows starting at 5pm and concluding with Twisted Tonic Rooftop. MIAMI SWIM WEEK – THE SHOWS has partnered with the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District to celebrate the inauguration of Drexel Pedestrian Street on Lincoln Road with a spectacular community fashion show. The runway will feature LILIANA MONTOYA SWIM, as she celebrates the brand’s 20th anniversary, along with designers from Smart Swimsuits, Infamous Swim, Beachside Bikinis, Luminsea, Kene Kaya by Alessandra Durand, Hart Swim, Jessica Rose, Cioccolato Couture, E.Kaye Collection, and Chemo Club X Post Swim. This special event is open to the public and will feature exciting activations from sponsors, including Neutrogena, Andres Carne de Res, Bloom, Smartwater, Voga ItaliaHOKA and more, setting the stage for a must-attend celebration on Lincoln Road

Tika Camaj walks the runway during Ema Savahl Show at Miami Swim Week – The Shows

Wednesday, May 27: Runway shows open with a presentation by Ema Savahl Couture benefiting the Little Lighthouse Foundation. Ema Savahl, founder of Ema Savahl Couture, has been designing  handcrafted, hand-painted wearable art since 1996. Leila Denise and Amarotto will show alongside Savahl.
MIAMI SWIM WEEK – THE SHOWS will also honor the life and legacy of Founder Moh Ducis, who unexpectedly passed. A short film celebrating his life, accompanied by a live violinist, will take place this evening. 

Thursday, May 28: The spotlight shines on returning favorites Mars The Label, Southern Saints VI, Belletage Swimwear, along with exciting new talents making their debut Oirsi Swim, Chemo Club X Post Swim, and Sabana Swim, a fresh collection from model-turned- designer Virginia Sanhouse, plus the innovative Bay Swimwear. This lineup promises an unforgettable evening of style, creativity, and emerging talent.

Mars The Label

Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29: MIAMI SWIM WEEK – THE SHOWS hosts SwimFit at Mondrian South Beach from 9am-1pm, Skin Sports Society is offering oxygen facials, massages, red light therapy, yoga, Pilates, aromatherapy, and cryo therapy.
The expanded
SwimFit hosted by Tara Lynn Events and MSW Wellness Club series runs over four days, with two activations at the Mondrian and two off-site wellness events. The week also features fashion panels and industry talks on innovation, global trends, and the swimwear market.

Friday, May 29:  Join us at the Beauty Lounge in the Nobu Penthouse from 1:00pm -5:00pm hosted by Skin Sports Society in collaboration with Cellebration for the exclusive Fire and Ice Lounge Experience.  Indulge in LED Therapy, soothing facial massages, revitalizing red light and cryo therapies, cooling masks, cold spoons, oxygen sprays, and aura readings.
Please RSVP; appointments are required. 

Ema Savahl Couture

Friday, May 29: The evening continues with runway shows by innovative veteran African American designer Autty Simone whose swimwear collections embody confidence, boldness, and timeless styles! Returning to the Miami spotlight are Atelier Martinez, Enez and Herasea. Exciting new designers making their debut are Beachside Bikinis, Blck Vanilla, Jackie Vera, Southern Saint IV, Bikini Flavors and CI Swimwear.
An Influencer volleyball tournament will also take place offsite at the
Eden Roc from 8am – 12pm.
This is an invite-only event and not open to the public. 

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31: Biohack Miami will host morning activities at the Mondrian Hotel from 9:00am to 1:00pm, giving guests and talent access to recovery and performance treatments that boost energy, appearance, and well-being before the shows. As a wellness platform, Biohack Miami brings innovative longevity practices and community together to make advanced wellness more accessible.
By invitation only.

Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31: MIAMI SWIM WEEK–THE SHOWS hosts the Casa Hammock Showroom & Gifting Lounge continued on the property from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Casa Hammock is an exclusive space, serving as an incubator, where the latest swim collections are showcased directly from runway to showroom. The showroom also doubles as a gifting lounge, offering unique experiences and curated gifts and swag for guests.
By invitation only. 

Lila Nikole

Saturday, May 30: The runway shows continue with esteemed Latina swim and costume designer Lila Nikole who delivers a full sensory experience through a bold, electric celebration of color, culture, and untamed beauty inspired by Brazil. Nikole pushes boundaries with Carnival–inspired costumes infused with the pulse of Brazilian music. Another standout Apex Medical, will show with an emphasis on empowering women to feel good in their own skin. Additional shows from Harti Swim, Smart Swimsuits, IA Vision, Luxe Living Fashion, ALUJ Swim, Clarisse Celeste, House of Barretti, Solmareswimwear,  and hot newcomer Nur Karaata will round out the day, and a show from  White Fox will take place off-site. 

Smart Swimsuits

Sunday, May 31: MIAMI SWIM WEEK–THE SHOWS closes with runway shows with Badi Swim, Element of Elodie, Relleciga, Element By Elodie, Sunburst Swimwear, Cioccolato, and new designers Vilena Swim, and Infamous Swim. August (AUGXST) will perform his hit “MILAN” during halftime and the afterparty. The song has been used by Gucci, with the artist being specifically flown in for the performance by the iconic Italian House. 

Harti Swim

Throughout the week, MIAMI SWIM WEEK–THE SHOWS will showcase the largest, most technically advanced staging in the event’s history. Featuring the largest LED screen ever utilized at a fashion show in the U.S., this staging has only been surpassed in Europe by luxury houses like Balenciaga and Dior. Amplified production elements include immersive LED integration, expanded lighting design, laser effects, elevated sound engineering, and a DJ booth experience, for a next-level runway environment.

“The 2026 edition will usher in an elevated era of global designer participation, enhanced production, and expanded programming, positioning the platform at a new level beyond previous seasons. This year’s event aims to attract a diverse audience, from fashion enthusiasts to industry professionals, ensuring a dynamic atmosphere filled with creativity and inspiration,” said Sean Rashid, CEO of the official Miami Swim Week – The Shows.

Lila-Nikole

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