ELLE: Megan Thee Stallion Took Over the Runway at Miami Swim Week

Miami Swim Week has officially come to a close, and with it not only comes the beginning of summer, but also a fresh outlook on the upcoming resort and swim trends to shop, wear, and love this season and next.

After Paraiso Miami Swim Week celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, 2025 marked 40 years of the legacy brand Shan, almost 25 years of Miami-favorite Luli Fama, and 10 years of the ultra-upcoming brand Oséree. This year’s event also launched the inaugural edition of the Swimwear Icons Hall of Fame (SIHOF), where Megan Thee Stallion accepted the Cultural Icon Award (and later walked down her own runway).

“I have spent over a decade immersed in this space and felt there was a lack of recognition for the people whose creativity, innovation, and influence helped turn swim into a global cultural force,” says Natalija Dedic-Stojanovic, founder of Paraiso Miami Swim Week. “[SIHOF] honors the legacy of the visionaries who have shaped the swimwear industry across fashion, media, beauty, and culture.”

With editors, buyers, models, and influencers—and Rick Ross—buzzing about, this year’s event was one for the books. Even outside of swimwear, the collections shown in Miami are both a reflection and an indicator of other upcoming fashion trends to watch out for—burgundy summer, anyone? There’s no time like the present to shop our favorite trends of the week, so scroll below for your next dose of summer inspiration.

Under the Sea

Maybe it’s a bit obvious that sea themes would be all over the runways at Miami Swim Week, but this year feels different. Shells, starfish, and mermaid motifs have taken over, even outside of swimwear, and yet we still love to see them in our favorite waterside styles, like sparkling seascapes at Oceanus and underwater hues at Luli Fama. An added bonus? Claire Holt (a.k.a. Emma from H2O: Just Add Water) sat front row at the first show of the week.

Stripes of All Sizes

Stripes of all colorways, silhouettes, and sizes have become a marker of summer style in and out of the swim category. Nautical, preppy, or artistic, it’s the perfect pattern trend to dive into this summer, especially with brands like Montce and Azulu to back it up.

2000s Nostalgia

Limited Too enthusiasts, rejoice! From tankinis and Hawaiian prints (hello, hibiscus) to fun florals and colorful prints, the height of 2000s nostalgia made a comeback this Miami Swim Week at shows like Leslie Amon and Cupshe. Maybe it’s the Lilo & Stitch remake, the Carrie Bradshaw style resurgence, or general readiness for tropical weather. Whatever your inspiration, get piña colada-ready with these styles.

Burgundy & Barolo

Burgundy is perhaps an unexpected color trend for swimwear, but not to us. Tones in the family of barolo, burgundy, and maroon have gained popularity in nearly every category of fashion, even for summer. With hues this rich and gorgeous on every skin tone, we’re not complaining!

Classic Black

You just can’t go wrong with a classic black one-piece, bikini, or resort set. For those of us who like to keep a uniform style, even at the pool or beach, Miami brands have us covered when it comes to chic styles to shop.