Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim: Six Public Events You Won't Have to Sneak Into

Sunday, July 22
Summer Sample Sale Miami Beach is an annual pop-up shopping lounge featuring more than 20 leading contemporary designers offering significant discounts on clothing, swimwear, lingerie, and accessories during the weekend of Miami Swim Week.

The high-fashion shopping event will then open its doors on Sunday to those looking to escape the heat and shop the latest deals from nationally known brands including Eberjay, Studio LX, Ole Unlimited, Kristy's Closet, Nugaard jewelry, Maya swimwear, Honey Child body care and Liza + Tara. In addition, straight off the runway, the Red Dress Collection by designers Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Nicole Miller, Gustavo Cadile, Angel Sanchez, Silvia Tcherassi, Diego Binetti, Victoria Lopez Castro, Fisico by Cristina Ferrari, Ever After, Koam Designs, Sarahi House of Fashion, Custo Barcelona, LAVUK and Carlo Carrizosa. They'll be donating 100 percent of the proceeds to benefit American Heart Association.

This year's Summer Sample Sale will feature an outdoor garden, a plush lounge and an air-conditioned luxe space. Beyond the white picket fence and picnic tables, the expansive park-themed tent will also offer live music, a complimentary yoga class on Sunday from 11am-12 pm (courtesy of Green Monkey), complimentary mini spa services, and a slew of sponsored booths giving out gratis treats, beverages, and beauty items.

At Collins Park, 21st and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. From 12 to 8 p.m. No RSVP Required.

The L*SPACE official fashion show after party following their runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim on Sunday, July 22 will be taking place from 10 p.m. to midnight at STK Steakhouse at The Perry South Beach. There will be signature cocktails on-hand, and they'll be showing video of the runway show of the Summer 2013 collection, for those of us who missed it.

At STK Steakhouse at the Perry South Beach, 1801 Collins Ave. No RSVP Required.


Monday, July 23
The Finale Swim Week Party at Haven Lounge will celebrate the Closing Capsule Show of designers including Dorit, Naila, Anna Kosturova, and KEVA l J.

Starting at 11 p.m., the festivities will include live entertainment, one hour worth of signature cocktails, and a video runway show of the Summer 2013 collections.

At Haven Lounge, 1237 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach. No RSVP Required.

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