Parties and bikinis: Where to celebrate Swim Week in Miami
Chances are runways aren’t your thing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t party like a fashion model at some of the hottest parties during Miami’s annual Swim Week.
1. Bollare Basement Party at Basement
This might be the coolest Swim Week party, but only because the Bollare Basement Party has ice skating and slushies.
IF YOU GO
When: Wednesday, July 19
Where: Basement, 2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Time: 10 p.m.
2. California Dreamin' at Rockwell
Party in Miami with models from Frankies Bikinis and Lolli Swim. Music by DJ Lady Sha will take you to the West Coast.
IF YOU GO
When: Saturday, July 22
Time: 11:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m.
Where: Rockwell, 743 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
3. Krave Studio's One Year Anniversary with A$AP Ferg at Rockwell
You could be on a new level at this party with “New Level” rapper A$AP Ferg. The party marks the one-year anniversary of the production collective Krave Studio on Miami Beach.
IF YOU GO
When: Friday, July 21
Time: 11:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Rockwell, 743 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
4. Swim Week Grand Finale at Rockwell
Wrap up Swim Week with the visions of artist Joel Alvarez who uses design and tape on live models in the Black Tape Project.
IF YOU GO
When: Monday, July 24
Time: 11:30 p.m.-5:30 a.m.
Where: Rockwell, 743 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
5. Peroni's Escape Miami Style Lounge at the Shelborne South Beach
What can you do in between Swim Week’s runway shows? You can watch additional fashion shows, or better yet, get pampered at the Escape Miami Style Lounge. The lounge has unisex spa services, plus drinks and other activities.
IF YOU GO
When: Saturday, July 22
Time: 12-5 p.m.
Where: Shelborne South Beach, 1801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: Free
RSVP: http://bit.ly/2uJSPEb
6. Miami Swim Week Pop-Up Party at Foxhole Bar
Cocktails and swimwear models. That’s basically all you need to know about this Swim Week party. It’s Foxhole’s first time throwing a party for the occasion and they’ve invited two Miami designers to showcase their bathing suit lines.
IF YOU GO
When: Saturday, July 22
Time: 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
Where: Foxhole, 1218 14th Court Miami Beach, FL 33139
7. Cash Cash at E11even
From Miami Beach to downtown Miami, Swim Week heats up with this party featuring the electronic music group Cash Cash at the all-day club E11even.
IF YOU GO
When: Saturday, July 22
Where: E11even, 29 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: $20/$30 at http://bit.ly/2tHvspw
8. Brody Jenner at E11even
The son of Caitlyn Jenner might know a thing or two about models. His mother, Linda Thompson, is one after all, and so is his sister, Kendall Jenner. Find out what Brody Jenner knows about music when he takes over as DJ at E11even on Sunday.
IF YOU GO
When: Sunday, July 23
Time: 10 p.m.
Where: E11even, 29 NE 11th St, Miami, FL 33132
Cost: $20/$30 at http://bit.ly/2uDNw8f
9. Miami Swim Week Kick Off Party at DÔA Miami Beach
Admire the work of designers from Kara Swimwear at this colorful cocktail reception with drinks by Ron Barceló.
IF YOU GO
When: Friday, July 21
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Where: DÔA Miami Beach, 2000 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33131
10. Swim Miami After Party with Wale at Wall
Ditch the sounds of the runway for the banging beats of hip-hop with Wale and Mr. Mauricio from 103.5 The Beat.
IF YOU GO
When: Thursday, July 20
Time: 11 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: Wall Lounge, 2201 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: $40 at http://bit.ly/2gLwdgb
This story was originally published July 18, 2017 at 11:07 PM.