Swim Week’s bikinis swarm Miami Beach

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — As if there were a shortage of bikinis at Miami Beach, Swim Week is in full swing and invading the city’s bustling streets with next year’s hottest swimwear must-haves. The swimwear fashion and trade show, in its 11th year, is an array of dozens of shows of the industry’s most famous names. Established and upcoming designers from around the world attend the event known for its international reach. Buyers, stylists and the press flock to the runways scouting the latest swimwear trends. Left without its major sponsor, IMG, Swim Week 2016 succeeded in bringing its classic air-conditioned white tents and filling them with over 30 name brands and emerging designers. Despite a noticeable abundance of empty chairs on Friday, show-goers said they were wowed by the variety of designs. At the San Lorenzo runway at the W Hotel, models walked holding Polynesian masks and other Bali-inspired props, their hair braided around colorful flowers. Lauren Matina, a stylist from New York City, said the hair and props gave the show a “luxurious” edge and she noticed a trend in this year’s shows. “It looks like active wear is moving into ready wear,” she said. “It’s sporty but very wearable, from the pool to the street.