Every Melanin Moment That Stunned Miami Swim Week Runways

VIBE: Every Melanin Moment That Stunned Miami Swim Week Runways

By Amber Corrine

From plus-size to petite, Miami Swim Week 2025 was full of moments that celebrated every body type and hue.

From sun-kissed gold to velvety bronze tones, the runways at Paraiso Miami Swim Week 2025 were soaked in melanin and dripping with confidence. And this year’s list of shows made one thing crystal clear: beauty isn’t defined by size, shape, or a certain pigment.

The week of May 28–June 1 was packed with standout runway moments, including Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Swimwear debut and collections from Sports Illustrated, HartiSwim, Oh Polly, Cupshe, Salty Mermaid Swim, Supermodels Unlimited Magazine, Monday Swim, Azulu, Luli Fama, and more. Emerging designers like Aventura Swimwear, Mariella Swimwear, and BOLDE Wetsuits also hit the runway, pushing the industry forward with collections designed for every body — literally. Across the board, the shows celebrated curves, championed inclusion, and proved once again that when women — especially Black women — take over the runway, we bring the heat.

The catwalk was filled with all kinds of representation from celebrities and published models, to first-timers. Speaking of first-timers, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles stunned the Sports Illustrated show with her sculpted frame and gymnast skills, as Megan Thee Stallion closed out Paraiso Miami Swim Week in a head-turning silver one-piece from her inaugural swim line.

VIBE has compiled an extensive list of photos of every melanated moment from the various Miami Swim Week runway shows below. Take a peek.