The women behind Blue Life & Issa De’ Mar team up to close out the FUNKSHION Fashion Shows of Miami Swim Week 2018, Sunday July 23rd. Malibu born Blue Life meets Oahu based Issa de’ mar — Two aesthetically opposite brands originating from different parts of the world united by their love for the beach.
Blue Life debuted show-stopping styles from Resort & Spring 2018 deliveries — All of which, call on Versace’s understated glam looks of the 90’s fusing with Blue Life’s roots of Malibu beach vibes. Blue Life Swim styles are meant to show skin by delicately revealing one’s body through cut outs, plunging necklines, & the iconic Baywatch-style high leg. Blue Life’s twenty-five sun kissed styles being showcased on the runway will be accessorized with Versace inspired jewelry by Los Angeles based, Vanessa Mooney as well as savvy sunglasses by Australia’s Quay Eyewear.
Issa de’ mar displayed their laid back island vibes with pretty pastel pieces from the Tradewinds Cruise 2018 Collection and the Islands Away Spring/Summer 2018 Collections. Issa de’ mar showed new pieces and textures for the 2018 collection, and will also be releasing a kid’s collection for the first time. During the show, Issa de’ mar showed twenty-four looks each with a bit of the island flare they’re known for — Haku’s (flower crowns handmade in Hawaii), shell leis, & coconut hats they’ve collected over the years from both Hawaii & Tahiti.
Notable models walking the show were Havana hottie, Rachell Vallori — A Victoria SecretFavorite. Blonde bombshell, Joy Corrigan — Playboy’s Miss February 2017. And, Brazilianbeauty, Anne De Paula — Winner of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Model Search Competition.Gift bags exploded with goodness from brands such as Brixton, Havaianas, KaiFragrance, Kopari, Spiritual Gangster, Voluspa Candles, Wen by Chaz Dean, Claire’s & Icing, and NYX Cosmetics.
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