Los Angeles based design house, Trina Turk, showcased their Swim & Spa 2011 collection last Thursday, July 15th, kicking-off IMG Fashion’s annual swimwear event, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. For the sixth year in a row, the event took place at one of the trendiest spots in South Florida, home to many exclusive fashion showings, The Raleigh hotel in Miami Beach. Setting the stage at one of the largest, if not the largest, swim and resort wear tradeshows in the world, Trina Turk received the official “Mercedes-Benz Presents” designer title for their genuine make encompassed around superior materials, excelling prints, and a graceful design concept. The collection, “Acapulco Gold” was complete with a full range of vibrant resort wear, paired with oversized PVC totes, and gold embellished cork wedges. Mixed prints dominated the scene, as a set of retro print bikinis made a duo with black-and-white safari sportcoats, and tunics.

The models catted down the runway sporting an original lot of generously sized slouch hats, ribbon-tied fedoras, and top hats made of straw. There was a fresh scent of 70’s Acapulco in the air, and tunes by Venezuelan band, Los Amigos Invisibles spread a cool Latin rhythm in the tents. Amongst the spectator’s favorites, was a green-blue degrade chiffon tunic dress that displayed a graceful flow across the runway. “It [the dress] was gorgeous, the way it moved made me feel like it was full of life, the model looked like a goddess in it.” – said Jennifer Strauss, a member of the audience. Also popular amongst the populous, was a beachy-chic tweed crop jacket and pair of shorts made in a dark camel and meshed in with gold string.

Without a doubt, Trina Turk has set the standard for swimwear design this year at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Their collection was a hip representation of what the modern woman, and man, wants to wear while soaking up the sun by the beach. If you loved the collection and want to purchase some of the looks showcased during the event, visit the Trina Turk website here.

Photography by Marco Graziani

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