After exploring ways travelers can elevate the journey itself—from private-terminal services to wellness-focused travel essentials:“Boarding in Style”, the next step is deciding what to pack upon arrival.
Fortunately, Miami Swim Week 2026 offered an early look at the season's resort wear trends during the annual Swim Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The timing was ideal, with upcoming trips planned to destinations such as to the new Miches luxury resort development on the Dominican Republic’s Emerald Coast and the five star Viceroy Hotel Los Cabos on Mexico's Baja peninsula.
This season's collections emphasized comfort, versatility, and natural fabrics. Cotton and linen remain staples for warm-weather destinations, while crinkled gauze, hand-crocheted details, and lightweight silhouettes appeared throughout many of the collections. For men, printed silk shirts in tropical patterns and understated neutrals continue to define contemporary resort style.
ELAN
ELAN Collections caters to the active fashionista, from bohemian beachwear to cozy attire for her après ski escape. From their summer resort wear collection, we are besotted with their flowy silhouettes and their playful “Evil Eye” prints.
Among the standout looks was the Bali Jumpsuit, a strapless design featuring a smocked bodice and wide-leg pants with subtle side slits that provide comfort and easy movement from daytime exploring to beachside dinners.
The brand's Evil Eye collection also attracted attention. A cotton button-down paired with matching pull-on shorts creates a coordinated look that works equally well as a swimsuit cover-up or casual daytime outfit.
For beach destinations, the Aleki Maxi Tank Dress offers a colorful crochet design with spaghetti straps and fringe detailing, making it an easy option for poolside afternoons or sunset dinners.
The lightweight and breathable Aleki Maxi Tank Dress features a vibrant multicolor crochet design and delicate spaghetti straps in an easy, flattering midi silhouette finished with playful fringe. It's the perfect resort-ready coverup for your next vacation.
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AMERICAN AND BEYOND
An ethically focused fashion house creating artisanal handcrafted pieces, American and Beyond, A&B, designs resort wear in beautiful tropical prints that move beautifully and stand out gracefully.
One of the collection's most memorable pieces was the Sardine Citrus Embroidered Dress. The floor-length design features a plunging neckline, empire waist, and detailed embellishments inspired by coastal life, including lemons, shells, and sardines.
Other highlights included the Fish Shell Sunshine Top and Skirt set, which pairs playful seaside motifs with a flattering wrap silhouette, and the Toucan Pop Fruit Short Dress, designed with bell sleeves and vibrant tropical patterns.
A&B also designs playful beaded shoulder bags. The Sienna Bag Collection combines colorful craftsmanship with practical details, including satin-lined interiors, secure closures, and multiple storage compartments for all your essentials.
ZLEUROPE
ZLEUROPE, ZL, designs Bohemian clothing for the free spirited and adventurous woman in mind.
We love the soft, flowy silhouettes of their Viola Mini Dress and Indira Bay Mini Dress. Both are lightweight and easy to wear. Along with the flowing halter and open backed Palmcrest Maxi Dress, they are your go-to piece for sun-drenched days and warm nights.
ZL also showcased statement belts crafted from genuine leather, designed to add structure and polish to flowing resort looks.
MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2026
Miami Swim Week also held many health and wellness activations, and special events -like the Beauty & Fashion Editors Brunch, hosted by Planet Fashion TV and Lavish Laser MedSpa, and the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT Kickoff Party, presented by KYU at the W South Beach Hotel.
And, of course, there were runway shows!
Most notably, RISE, Planet Fashion TV’s Saturday Night Runway Showcase at Paraiso Miami Beach. Hosted at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel on South Beach, the showcase featured collections from AVIDLOVE, Beau Swim, Cassandra Youngs, Dur Doux, Eliad Cohen Swim, Josephine's Closet, and Vana Swim, while also welcoming notable guests including Miss USA 2025 Audrey Eckert, Carmen Carrera, Andrea Minski, Michelle Vanessa, and leading fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle tastemakers.
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As travelers continue to seek experiences that blend comfort, style, and versatility, the latest resort wear collections reflect those priorities. The trends emerging from Miami Swim Week 2026 focus less on statement-making excess and more on pieces that transition easily between beach, pool, sightseeing, and dining. Whether heading to the Dominican Republic, Los Cabos, or another warm-weather destination, this season's resort fashion offers practical elegance designed for modern travel.
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