Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swimshy;/Cruise 2009: Vix
Vix Swimwear celebrated 10 years of fashion with the debut of its Cruise 2009 collection on July 21 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Tori Praver opened the show for the San Diego–based company. Brazilian designer Paula Hermanny created the collection in soft, feminine tones of pink, Amalfi green, black and turquoise. Solid colors, graphic prints and romantic florals decorated the chic bikinis, cutout one-pieces and breezy bohemian dresses. A white one-shoulder maillot was sophisticated, and long maxi dresses were simply sexy. Standouts included a sequin-embellished one-piece with ombreacute; tie-dyed effects, a multi-color graphic-print tunic and sexy gold-studded bikini. Embroidery, beading, sequins and studding added the Brazilian-inspired embellishments that are a signature of the collection. —N.J.S.
