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Your Guide to Miami Swim Week 2015

By Gisel Habibnejad Miami Swim Week is only a day away and with so many fashion shows and events occurring this week, it’s hard to keep up. MSM has compiled a list of scheduled events to make sure you don’t miss a beat. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH Peroni Annual Sneak Peak ­– 6-9pm ­– STK Miami THURSDAY, JULY 16TH Art Institute Fashion Show – 1pm – Main Funkshion Tent Liliana Montoya – 6pm – Main Funkshion Tent If you love mermaids, you are not going to want to miss Liliana Montoya’s Swim Spring/Summer 2016 collection. The show will include “sea-jungle” inspired trends that are all the rage this summer. Planet Fashion TV VIP Opening Night Reception & SWIMMIAMI Kickoff – 6-10pm – W Hotel What better way to celebrate the first official day of Miami Swim Week than with a special performance by MSM’s co-owner, Julio Iglesias Jr.? Sponsored by Planet Fashion TV, the fun event will include a presentation by Lacoste™ to celebrate the opening of SWIMMIAMI 2016. RSVP: (305)793-1389 Art Hearts Fashion – 8pm – Main Funkshion Tent Peroni Emerging Designers – 9pm – SLS Hotel FRIDAY, JULY 17TH Gypsea Swimwear & Lychee Swimwear – 12-2pm – Kaskades Suites Issa de’ Mar Dinner & Presentation – 6pm – Soho Beach House Robb & Lulu – 6pm – Main Funkshion Tent SAME SWIM by Shea Marie ­– 6-8pm ­ EDITION Hotel Clover Canyon Presentation – 6:30-8:30pm – SLS Hotel Hammock Runway Show – 7pm – W Hotel Dijana Swim – 7pm – Bass Museum Filthy Haanz – 8pm – 1Hotel Mikoh – 8:30pm – 1Hotel Mikoh designers Oleema and Kalani Miller showcase their latest swimwear collection highly influenced by surfer chic meets femininity. Style Saves Swim – 9pm – EDITION Hotel Sinesia Karol – 9pm – The Setai San Lorenzo Bikinis – 9pm – W Hotel Wildfox NightSwim – 9pm-12am – Delano South Beach 6 Shore Road by Pooja – 9:30pm – Main Funkshion Tent Mia Marcelle – 10pm – 1Hotel At this year’s Miami Swim Week, fashionistas will be excited to learn that the Mia Marcelle 2016 Collection is bigger and better than ever. You can also expect the men’s line to be joining the runway once again! Hot As Hell Party – 10pm-12am – Soho Beach House SATURDAY, JULY 18TH SwimShow – 9am-6pm until Monday – Convention Center Hammock Trade Show – 9am-6pm until Monday – W Hotel Cabana Trade Show – 10am-6pm until Monday – Collins Park Zigilane Lunch & Presentation – 12pm – Delano Hotel Bungalow 253 by RxGenesys – 1-4pm – EDITION Hotel Escape Miami Style Lounge – 1-6pm – Shelborne Hotel Elite Gifting Lounge & Body Beauty Suite – 1-6pm – 1Hotel Keva J. – 2-4pm – Ritz-Carlton Hotel Mohini – 4-6pm – Shelborne Hotel DIVE Preview – 5pm – SPACEBY3 Gottex – 6pm – 1Hotel Tori Praver – 6:30pm – Main Funkshion Tent CFDA Fashion Incubator Presentation – 7pm – W Hotel Mara Hoffman – 8pm – Casa Casuarina – Invite Only DIVE IN Movie – Swim Week Edition – 8:30pm – The Standard Luli Fama – 9pm – Main Funkshion Tent Join Luli Fama as they present their latest swimwear dream catcher themed show. Being one of the highly anticipated designer brands at Miami Swim Week, you won’t want to miss it! Caffe Swimwear – 9pm – W Hotel Belusso – 10pm ­– 1Hotel With celebrities like Jessica Biel, Miranda Kerr, Eva Longoria, and Chrissy Teigen rocking this swimwear brand, you know you can only expect unique and detailed designs by Belusso. The comfortable pieces exude luxury as this year’s designs were inspired by Steve McQueen’s automobile collection. Frankie’s Bikinis – 10:30pm – W Hotel SUNDAY, JULY 19TH Akai, Alexibella & Siempre Golden Brunch – 11am – Seagrape at the Thompson Hotel Swim Week Field to Table Brunch – 11am-3pm – Mmmm French Café We Are Handsome Preview Brunch ­– 11:30am – EDITION Hotel The always interesting, We Are Handsome designs never seem to disappoint. This year, the Australian-based brand will showcase their latest pieces with an exclusive presentation at the EDITION Hotel. Lazy Sunday BBQ: Swim Week Edition at The Standard Spa Miami Beach – 12-8pm – Standard Spa Bungalow 253 by RxGenesys – 1-4pm – EDITION Hotel Swim Week Pool Party – 2pm – The Broken Shaker Anita Rincón Swim – 2-4pm – Riviera Hotel Nookie – 5-7pm – Mondrian Hotel Lycra Presents: Lybethras & Lila Nikole – 6pm – 1Hotel SwimShow Cocktail Pool Party – 7pm ­– Thompson Hotel Protela Colombian Trend (Maaji, Agua Bendita, Hernan Zajar, Saha, Malai, Firlan) – 7pm – W Hotel Maaji – 8pm – Main Funkshion Tent Hot As Hell Resort/Spring 2016 Collection – 8:30pm – 1Hotel Hot As Hell designer Sharleen Ernster debuts her first ever swimwear collection at this year’s Miami Swim Week. With previous experience as the Chief Design Officer of Guess, it’s safe to say this collection is one to watch out for. AD for Men – 9pm – SLS Hotel Floridita – 9:30pm – The Setai Acacia – 9:30pm – Main Funkshion Tent Indah – 10:30pm – W Hotel

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Fashion for Breakfast: Fashion Meets Philanthropy

By Katie Jackson In the latest Fashion for Breakfast series—held at the swank Cecconi’s restaurant at Soho Beach House—President and Founder of Style Saves Rachael Russell (featured in MSM’s July/August issue!) moderated a conversation with hosts iShine365, Goêt, AURate New York, and Gee Beauty. Style Saves is a non-profit organization that raises funds in order to provide back-to-school clothing necessities for in-need children. Russell’s annual Style Saves Swim fashion show fundraiser will take place this Friday at the Miami Beach Edition in which each of the hosts, in addition to Regine Chevallier, Jaimie Nicole Jewelry, and Kai Lani, will participate. During last Friday’s Fashion for Breakfast, Russell asked each host to discuss the foundation of their brands, what trends they love for the summer season, and what philanthropy means to them. The discussion allowed attendees to learn about the hosts on a deeper and more personal level. After the discussion, attendees were able to peruse Goêt’s latest eyewear collection, AURate’s luxury jewelry designs, and have their makeup touched up by the founders of Gee Beauty. For more information on Style Saves Swim or to purchase a ticket, visit stylesaves.org

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Rachael Russell

MIAMI’S RESIDENTIAL IT GIRL AND GO-TO WARDROBE STYLIST TALKS FASHION AND PHILANTHROPY. By Katie Jackson Photographed by Imani Ogden Hair & Makeup by Tamia Everett for TamiaStyles Location: MSM Studios Wardrobe stylist Rachael Russell certainly has an impressive résumé. Over the past few years, Russell has quickly become the go-to stylist for celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan, Gabrielle Union, Chayanne, and Kathy Lee Gifford. Russell has also styled for national commercial shoots and campaigns, including the recent launch of Anheuser-Busch’s latest creation Oculto and worldwide footwear and apparel brand Nike. In addition to her styling projects, Russell is a creative consultant for Miansai, the popular Miami-based handmade accessories brand. But perhaps Russell’s greatest achievement has been the launch of her non-profi t organization Style Saves, a charity that provides underprivileged children with back-to-school clothing. Within the last five years, Style Saves has expanded from Miami to cities across the globe, making Russell the leader of an organization that is truly making an enormous impact. Growing up in Providence, Rhode Island, Russell’s love affair with styling started at a very young age. “The first time I remember picking out my own outfi t was my fiJorst day of Kindergarten,” said Russell. “I’d say it all started then.” After earning her B.A. in marketing from Johnson & Wales University, Russell moved to Miami to study fashion merchandising at Miami International University of Art & Design. At MIU, Russell had the opportunity to study fashion styling abroad in Milan at the prestigious Domus Academy, where some of her acclaimed professors included editors from Vanity Fair and stylists from Grazia magazine. After graduating from MIU, Russell landed a coveted assistant stylist position with Vogue magazine before moving back to Miami where she styled independently. Russell is now represented by Ford Models as a Talent Artist. While she has always had a passion for styling, Russell also had the desire to become involved with philanthropy. “I was always interested in giving back but never really felt connected with a cause,” said Russell. After visiting her family in Rhode Island and taking her two younger brothers back-to-school shopping, Russell realized that she wanted to combine fashion and philanthropy in a way that positively benefi ted children. “After taking my brothers back-to-school shopping, I saw how excited they got, and then reminisced about my own experiences and how fun it was to put together outfi ts for back-to-school,” said Russell. “I realized that not every student is afforded this opportunity, and I was inspired to create something that gives them a chance to have the clothing necessities for school.” Russell created Style Saves in 2010, and has since provided thousands of in-need children with back-to-school essentials by raising funds through fashion-focused events. In collaboration with different brands and other Miami philanthropists, Russell hosts events where portions of the proceeds go to Style Saves. “Some of the events we’ve done recently have been in store events with 7 For All Mankind, Vince, and InStyle magazine at Longchamp,” said Russell. “Additional events include our arsa Pippen Basel Brunch at Fendi Château Residences and Art Heist in Wynwood.” But perhaps the biggest event is the annual Style Saves Swim Fashion Show Fundraiser at the Soho Beach House in July. “This year will be our 5th annual swim show production,” said Russell. “We bring together a mix of upcoming and well-established designers for a night of fashion for philanthropy. We also work with other amazing sponsors like Redbull, Moët, and Perrier, to name a few.” Though she finds her styling work rewarding, Russell admits that there is no greater feeling than helping others. “I really love to give stuff away and live for those Oprah moments of ‘you get clothing, you get eyewear,’” said Russell. “It feels so good to make other people happy.” To volunteer, make a donation, or for more information about Style Saves, visit www.stylesaves.org For more information on Rachael Russell, please visit www.Stylerr.com Click here to view this post in the July/August digital issue. Click here to view our online issue.

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