San Diego Swim Week makes waves

San Diego Swim Week (SDSW) launched its three-day celebration beginning on July 27 at Liberty Station with panel discussions and fashion presentations. On Thursday evening, they had a kick-off party and magazine launch at the Side Bar Nightclub.

The runway show began on Friday night showcasing eight fabulous designers. They came down the runway in the latest swimwear fashion. The audience saw bikinis, resort wear, and beautiful jewelry by Esquay African Arts. Models in all sizes came down the catwalk.

The runway began with the designs of Inside Out The Box. One of the standouts was the fringed resort wear by Abydara. The evening concluded on day two with designer Oseas Villatoro, who is of Guatemalan roots. He creates women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and has an amazing large “O” for his logo, which stands out on the runway and really gets your attention. They held an after-party at the Bloom nightclub.

Day three finished with another lineup of eight more amazing designers. Canela Swimwear used the runway to announce that a major retail store has copied its unique designs. Lasso Swim stepped on the catwalk with lassoes and cowboy boots. Abshir Fashion is made by Ethiopian weavers from organic and natural fibers and a variety of recovered and upcycled materials. Founder Eyga Mojus made a surprise appearance on the runway for this segment.

The finale showcased Coral Swimwear X, which practices “Slow Fashion” counteracting “Fast Fashion.” The founder Coral Shaw operates with zero stock to create zero waste. All orders are custom made and the extra fabric is used to make complimentary scrunchies. The after-party was at the Sidebar Nightclub.

Mojus is the founder and director of San Diego Swim Week, which began in 2020. Mojus is a refugee from South Sudan who came to the U.S. at the age of 12. She is a former Miss Grand South Sudan and top 10 Miss Grand International 2017.

Crafting her experience, she formed Miss Mojus Production, which organizes and produces beauty pageants based in California and Nevada. This provides a platform for positive impact. She is very dedicated to advancing women’s issues. For more information, visit sandiegoswimweek.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, Aug. 19 – “Fashion in Paradise,” a luncheon and fashion show hosted by St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hilton Bayfront. For tickets, visit hautewithheart.org.

Sept. 7 – “Walking in Harmony with Nature” is the second annual fashion show at Sycuan featuring 16 native designers. For tickets: sycfashionshow@yahoo.com.

Sept. 9 – Strut For Sobriety! From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Raises funds for A New PATH. For tickets: april@anewpath.org.

Sept. 14 – “Art of Fashions,” luncheon and fashion show hosted by Country Friends and South Coast Plaza from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Raises funds for many nonprofits. For tickets: thecountryfriends.org.

Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the San Diego area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and blogger at DianaCavagnaro.com.