The once-prestigious Miami Swim Week has been branded “trash” by industry insiders, after a series of runway looks this month divided critics.
A source criticized the annual event this week when speaking to The Daily Telegraph.
“There’s no question that the designs have gotten bolder and bolder every year, but the images coming out of Miami Swim this week are hilarious,” the source said.
“First, there’s no way anyone would wear those designs and second, it makes a mockery of the event that was once considered the biggest swimsuit show in the world and used to be quite prestigious.”
The publication reports that several Australian models and brands were turned away from this year’s event.
Miami Swim Week has been branded ‘trash’ by industry insiders after the scandalous ‘duct-taped bikini’ trend that leaves models walking down the runway almost completely nude divided the fashion world: ‘It’s almost funny’. Pictured is a model on the catwalk at the Black Tape Project show on July 7.
Experts have reportedly called Swim Week “garbage”, “indecent” and “offensive”.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Miami Swim Week for comment in relation to this article.
It comes after a fashion show at the event made headlines.
“First, there’s no way anyone would wear those designs and second, it makes a mockery of the event that was once considered the biggest swimsuit show in the world and used to be quite prestigious,” a source said.
The publication reports that several Australian models and brands were turned away from this year’s event. However, Australian model Lucciana Beynon strutted down the catwalk at Swim Week for Ema Savahi (Lucciana is pictured)
The Black Tape Project presentation on July 7 pushed the envelope beyond anything seen before, with models walking the runway completely nude except for strategically placed strips of duct tape.
The Black Tape Project is the brainchild of Cuban-American creative Joel Alvarez, who overcame poverty to become one of his country’s most provocative designers.
While the highly revealing designs drew praise from attendees and the fashion world in general, the show was criticized for the models’ lack of body diversity.
‘I’m confused. Weren’t the Victoria’s Secret shows canceled due to the unattainable body shapes among the models? wrote one reviewer.
‘How is it that this fashion show can take place? I can’t understand the world of fashion.
A runway performance by the Black Tape Project caused a stir at Miami Swim Week on July 7.
The show pushed boundaries beyond anything seen before, with models walking the runway completely nude except for strategically placed strips of duct tape.
After photos from the catwalk presentation went viral on social media, one Instagram user called it a ‘great show’ but asked: ‘Where’s the variety of bodies?’
Another commented: ‘All the models look the same.’
Despite criticism over the lack of plus-size models, many fashionistas raved about the show, with one simply commenting, ‘NO WORDS.’
While the highly revealing designs drew praise from attendees and the fashion world in general, the show has been criticized for the models’ lack of body diversity.
After photos from the catwalk presentation went viral on social media, one Instagram user called it a ‘great show’ but asked: ‘Where’s the variety of bodies?’
The Black Tape Project is the brainchild of Cuban-American creative Joel Alvarez (center), who overcame poverty to become one of his country’s most provocative designers.
Another added: ‘Everyone’s jaw SHOULD be on the floor!’ A third said: ‘What a show.’
Alvarez sells rolls of her signature body tape in a variety of colors on her website.
The most basic black shade starts at $9.99 per roll, while more vibrant options, including metallic golds, blues, and pinks, go up to $29.99 each.
But Álvarez doesn’t limit her art form to just runway models.
He was previously invited to Vienna to film legendary supercars, the Ferrari 488 Spider and Lamborghini Urus, at the Gumball 3000 street rally.
Despite criticism over the lack of plus-size models, many fashionistas raved about the show, with one simply commenting, “NO WORDS.”
Alvarez sells rolls of her signature body tape in a variety of colors on her website. A black roll starts at $9.99 per roll, while more vibrant options go up to $29.99 each.
