The women behind Blue Life & Issa De’ Mar teamed up to close out the FUNKSHION Fashion Shows during Miami Swim Week on July 23. Blue Life debuted show-stopping styles from Resort & Spring 2018, all of which called on Versace’s understated glam looks of the 90’s fusing with Blue Life’s roots of Malibu beach vibes. Swim styles featured included cut outs, plunging necklines, & the iconic Baywatch-style high leg and were accessorized with Versace inspired jewelry by Los Angeles based, Vanessa Mooney as well as savvy sunglasses by Australia’s Quay Eyewear.
Issa de’ mar showcased 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. The collection included twenty-four looks each with a bit of the island flare they’re known for, accessorized with Haku’s (flower crowns handmade in Hawaii), shell leis, & coconut hats they’ve collected over the years from both Hawaii & Tahiti.
Models who walked in the show included Havana hottie and Victoria Secret favorite Rachell Vallori along with Brazilian beauty Anne De Paula, who was the winner of the 2017 Sports Illustrated Model Search. Guests in attendance walked away with gift bags that exploded with goodness from brands including Brixton, Havaianas, KaiFragrance, Kopari, Spiritual Gangster, Voluspa Candles, Wen by Chaz Dean, Claire’s & Icing, and NYX Cosmetics.
By Kinya Claiborne, STYLE & SOCIETY
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