Best Moments Of Miami Swim Week 2018 And Where The Celebs Were Spotted

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Miami Swim Week has come to an end, and now we’re looking back on some of the greatest moments of the anticipated week. As can be expected, the week of fashion, partying and exclusive events did not disappoint, bringing in A-list celebrities and enviable events. Here are some of our top picks of the week:

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIM AT W SOUTH BEACH (PARAISO) WITH CHRISTIE BRINKLEY, KATE UPTON, OLIVIA CULPO AND MORE

Photo Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Photo Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Photo Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated

Debuting last year for the first time ever at Miami Swim Week, Sports Illustrated Swim returned again to the iconic W South Beach for their epic runway show. Sports Illustrated hosted the first-ever in-person open casting for the next Rookie of the Year and held a final runway show on Sunday, July 15th. The event brought in Sports Illustrated legends like Christie Brinkley, Kate Upton—who broke news when she announced her pregnancy via Instagram on Saturday morning—and Kate Bock with SI editor MJ Day. Additional models included Hailey Clauson, Olivia Culpo, Hunter McGrady, Myla Dalbesio, Vita Sidorkina, Georgia Gibbs, Chase Carter, Anne De Paula, Jasmyn Wilkins, Camille Kostek and Haley Kalil. Also in attendance was Sports Illustrated current cover model Danielle Herrington who opened the show with American snowboarder and Paralympian Brenna Huckaby. Swim brands that were modeled included Stella McCartney, Reina Olga, Jonathan Simkhai and 40 other brands. The exciting affair also included an exclusive performance by Justine Skye. 

COTERIE POP-UP AT FAENA BAZAAR + DAILY FRONT ROW PARTY 

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One of the most talked about events of the week was the extraordinary build-out of the Coterie Pop-Up experience at Faena Bazaar. The former Museum of Ice Cream building completely transformed into a three-story, immersive shopping/museum experience that was truly made for the camera. Each room had a unique theme, differing from the previous and inviting guests to both shop the looks and take photos in each of the colorful, awe-inspiring display areas. One of the most noteworthy was the Hermès Birkin room, completely decked out in various styles and colors of vintage Birkin bags on display for sale. On Friday evening, the Daily Front Row hosted a haute event honoring its most fashionable Women in Miami and the extraordinary Coterie Pop-Up. The concept store will remain open to the public from July 11th-18th. 

STYLE SAVES SWIM SHOW AT THE SETAI 

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Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Rachael Russell’s Style Saves Swim Show celebrated its 8th Annual year during Miami Swim Week on Friday, July 13th at the Setai Hotel. This year, the show debuted runway looks from Eberjey and Onia, with accessories by Miansai and Artesano. More than 500 guests showed up to support the sold-out event, with host Jenny Lopez creating a fun and atmosphere throughout the affair. The evening raised funds through ticket sales that will benefit their annual back-to-school event on August 18th and 19th at Mana In Wynwood. This year, Style Saves plans to send over 5,000 students in Miami-Dade back to school with necessities including new uniforms, accessories, and school supplies. It was a wonderful evening of bringing fashion and philanthropy together for an all-star crowd of guests.

HAILEY BALDWIN AND KEILA MONIZ HOST ROXY MIAMI SWIM SOIREE AT SLS HOTEL 

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Close friends Keila Moniz and newly-engaged Hailey Baldwin hosted the Roxy Miami Swim Soiree at the iconic SLS Hotel in South Beach. The girls were spotted cuddling up for photos all night long and enjoying the evening with friends.

MONDAY SWIMWEAR RUNWAY SHOW AT PARAISO TENT 

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Monday Swimwear

Photo Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Monday Swimwear

Instagram sensations Tash Oakley and Devin Brugman hosted their swim line, Monday Swimwear‘s, runway show at the Paraiso Tent on Friday evening of Swim Week. The weekend was significant for Tash as she also celebrated her birthday at hot spots throughout the city including Byblos and the Shore Club‘s brand-new Diez y Seis restaurant. The duo drew in a beautiful crowd for the affair, including friends like Caroline Vreeland and Hailey Clauson who were spotted cheering on the friends front-row.

RICK ROSS AT ROCKWELL

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Rick Ross aka “The Boss” hosted an epic late-night party at Miami celebrity nightlife destination, Rockwell. The rapper took the stage for the special edition Swim Week party and belted some of his hits to a crowd going wild, singing and dancing along as he commanded the stage. He was spotted later in the evening hanging out with Rockwell co-owner, Chris Paciello.

RYAN PHILIPPE AT MIKOH 

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Actor Ryan Phillippe was spotted throughout Miami during the action-packed Swim Week and sat front row at the Mikoh runway show at the Paraiso Tent over the weekend. He and his friend were seen laughing as they sported Hawaiian leis around their neck as they waited for the Mikoh models to take the stage.

POP-UPS AT THE 1 HOTEL SOUTH BEACH 

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The trendy 1 Hotel South Beach served as a Swim Week hub throughout the week, inviting in a slew of brands to host hip pop-up glam, spa and shopping events throughout the space. This included the highly-coveted Bollare Suite, SOLUNA SWIM Spa Suite, a haute pop-up shopping experience from The Beach People at the hotel’s happening Rooftop Pool area and so much more.