Kooey Australia Spring/Summer 2013 Swimwear

Miss USA Olivia Culpo and me

The Kooey Australia Spring/Summer 2013 presentation took place at the gorgeous Raleigh Hotel penthouse during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Designed by Nikki Silverthorne, the new collection featured beautiful tailored pieces in a selection of colors like pink, blue, teal, orange, purple and black. During the presentation the room was buzzing with sun-kissed guests who mingled and indulged in a sampling of complimentary cheese, crackers, fruit and cocktails. One of the guests was the lovely Miss USA Olivia Culpo whom I had a chance to meet.

One of my favorites from the new 2013 collection was the below teal bikini with tie-dye like bottoms. I love the color combination for this piece and how it shows just enough skin. Generally the whole collection focused on similar body flattering looks. 

About:
Designed and made in Western Australia, Kooey is an entirely Australian owned and operated swimwear label. Fully 'home grown', the label is also inspired by Australia.Each season Kooey's design team, Nikki Silverthorne and Charlene Harmer focus on a specific area of the Australian landscape. Featuring bold styles and striking colors, each collection includes one pieces, bikinis and separates as well as resort wear.

Check out Kooey Australia's:

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Agua Bendita Swimwear Spring/Summer 2013

It was clear to see that the Agua Bendita Spring/Summer 2013 collection was inspired by a deeply sensual Latin culture. Bright colored accents on the delicately crafted swimwear left just the right amount of skin to the imagination. Designer's Catalina Alvarez and Mariana Hinestroza also paid homage to military and cowboys through some of the designs. One of my favorite pieces which is so rarely seen in a swimwear show was the above embellished bolero jacket.

About:

Agua Bendita is a Colombian swimwear company, created in 2003 by Catalina Álvarez and Mariana Hinestroza, who have been the brand designers and owners since the beginning. Agua Bendita is a youthful, happy brand that has exclusive and flashy products that impose a tendency because it is based on playful, maximalist and progressive concepts that are established to be embodied in each one of the collections. Agua Bendita is a mix of technology, handcrafts and colors that are always joyful and alive. The brand has the look of a woman that wants to be admired, who wants to seek attention to herself and be noticed. This has allowed many women to identify themselves with the brand and they look for it, anywhere around the world.

Check out Agua Bendita's:

Website

Facebook

Twitter