ANK has amazed the fashion world again, by showing their summer 2009 swim wear collection at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Year after year, no matter what the season or the show, ANK has always been one of the leading and best designers in the game, no matter what. ANK’s designs and creations are always original, classy, and different from the other monotony of the fashion world. This year, their swimwear proved ANK again to stick to those values. One of the highlights of it (and there were many) was that it was able to show off the lovely curves of the female form, yet remain classy and elegant. The colors were vivid and the designs were new and brilliant, making ANK one of the top designers of the season. The ANK show by Mira Sabino was held at the Cabana Grande 7 pm on Saturday July 19th, 2008.

ANK Runway Photos by Angelo Cordero

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As part of its ongoing commitment to providing unique access to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week activities, American Express Cardmembers are invited to view the 2009 Swimwear collections at The Raleigh Hotel, Miami.  American Express® Gold Card members, Platinum Card® members and Centurion® Card members will have a chance to view the 2009 swim collections of designers such as Custo Barcelona, Tommy Bahama and Ed Hardy Swimwear, and all Cardmembers have the opportunity to access the Official Kick Off Party.
                                    
 VIP packages are on sale now at www.etix.com and include:

· Exclusive invitation to opening night Diesel show and access to the industry-only after-party, featuring a surprise musical performance [Cardmembers who do not hold a Gold Card, Platinum® Card or Centurion® Card may purchase these packages by calling (800) 448-TIKS (8457)]
· Access to the private American Express poolside cabana at The Raleigh
· Meet and Greet with Tibi designer, Amy Smilovic
· Cardmember only trunk show with ANK by Mirla Sabino, hosted in the Penthouse of The Raleigh
· Access to complimentary valet parking and a gift bag

Proceeds from the sale of ticket packages contribute to a $500,000 American Express donation to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.

American Express is continually committed to providing exclusive access for Cardmembers, connecting fashion designers and influencers with Cardmembers who are passionate about fashion and style. American Express Company is a leading global payments and travel company founded in 1850. For more information, visit http://www.americanexpress.com.

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“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is the leading platform for designers to showcase their collections,” said Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis. “This season, designers from around the globe have recognized Miami as the destination to debut their new looks.”  

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim brings together fashion insiders, buyers, celebrities and VIPs to create one of the most distinctive events in the swimwear industry, providing a unique platform for designers to showcase their collections. This season’s attendees will see shows from Red Carter, this season’s Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, Cia.Marítima, ANK by Mirla Sabino, Zimmermann, XTRA LIFE  LYCRA®, Diesel, ViX Swimwear, Tommy Bahama, SYLA by Sylvie Cachay, Ed Hardy Swimwear, Pistol Panties, Luli Fama and Poko Pano. Custo Barcelona and tibi will be launching their first-ever swimwear collections.

“This is the most important show specialized in swim and with 2009 being our largest swim collection ever, this is the perfect setting to launch it,” said Custo Dalmau, Custo Barcelona.

“We’ve waited to introduce swim until I had a very strong, clear and unique direction. While the market has a variety of great offerings, I wanted to create a selection of patterns immediately identifiable. You won’t mistake my suits for any other designers” says tibi owner and creative director Amy Smilovic.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will once again be at Miami Beach’s historic hotel The Raleigh, July 18-21, 2008, with all three venues accessed via an event lobby on Collins Avenue at 18th Street.  The Cabaña Grande, the Beachway and the Oasis venues all feature the outstanding production elements and amenities for designers and media that are the hallmarks of IMG Fashion events.

Mercedes-Benz, the event’s title sponsor, is joined by American Express, DHL, LYCRA®, Smashbox Cosmetics, The Raleigh, Havaianas, Continental Airlines, Aveeno, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Scünci, Imperia Vodka, Peroni, Chambord, OLO Premium Brazilian Rum, BAWLS Guarana, smartwater, Fuze, POWERADE ZERO and Café Bustelo.  Media partners include Ocean Drive Magazine, The Miami Herald, miami.com, California Apparel News Waterwear, The Swim Journal, ULTRA HD and Getty Images.

Further details and announcements on this event will follow.  

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2009 Collections will be held July 18 to 21, 2008 with a kick off event on July 17.  For more information, and for press and industry registration, please visit us online at www.mbfashionweek.com/miami.  

For press information including photography please register and visit the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup at  www.newsgroup.mbusa.com.

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