Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week In Miami Comes To A Close

Miami, FL (CNS) - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Monday has ended, closing another season of resort and swimwear collections in Miami's South Beach.

The week brought out veteran collections as well as fresh new faces from around the world and brought international attention to the event. Celebrities and the fashion fans came out to celebrate the swimwear industry's annual event.

The week kicked off with a show and opening party by Italian favorite Diesel. Diesel models appeared on a glass runway floating over the pool, as they showed the hottest prep school-inspired swimwear looks for men, women and children.

Celebrity favorites who presented their looks on the runway included Ed Hardy Swimwear and ViX Swimwear.

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim newcomers included Pistol Panties, Luli Fama, Poko Pano, SYLA by Sylvie Cachay and Tommy Bahama. The event's returning favorites roster featured Red Carter, this season's Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, Cia.Marítima and ANK by Mirla Sabino. Closing the week was Lifetime's "How to Look Good Naked" presented by XTRA LIFE LYCRA® and hosted by Carson Kressley.