Brazilian fashion at Miami Swim Week: expected business exceeds $4.7 million

A group of 46 Brazilian brands took part in a series of events that make up Miami Swim Week 2026, in the United States, and achieved significant results. The volume of business generated during the initiative exceeds $1.65 million, and expectations for the next 12 months are approximately $4.7 million. Together, they made more than 1,500 contacts.

Of the total, 21 companies received support from Texbrasil (Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program), a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), with 18 of them showcasing their collections at SwimShow, considered one of the most traditional and relevant swimwear trade shows in the world, which took place from May 30 to June 1 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. They were: Akera, Constantinopla, Das Meninas, Falésia Carioca, Ga-Ha, Guilff, Guria Beachwear, Jungle Society, Karla Vivian, Kopsch, Lybethras, MOS Beachwear, Nidas, Planet Sea, Rio de Sol, Rygy, Silvia Schaefer, and Zillê Rio.

Simultaneously with SwimShow and at the same venue, two other Brazilian companies made their debut at Curve Miami, also with support from the Texbrasil Program: Mari M and Plié. Another unprecedented initiative that marked this year’s edition was that, for the first time, Colombiamoda Miami opened its doors to brands from other countries, and Brazil was represented by Borana. The event was held at Throw Social from May 27 to 29.

The group of companies supported by Texbrasil recorded 467 contacts, with business generated totaling around $426,500 and expected business for the next 12 months of $2.03 million. “Brazilian swimwear stood out for the high quality of its products, the creativity that expresses the country’s identity, and a standard of excellence recognized internationally. These attributes reinforced the competitiveness of Brazilian brands and consolidated Brazil as a global benchmark in this segment,” says Adriana D’Agostini, Commercial Promotion Manager at Abit.

The other 25 companies in the Brazilian delegation in Miami participated in Cabana Show with support from Fashion Label Brasil, ABEST’s internationalization program for Brazilian value-added fashion, created by ABEST (Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers) in partnership with ApexBrasil: Água de Coco, Catarina Mina, Cecília Prado, Cristina Sabatini, Despi, Dress To, Empress, Gapaz, La Sirène, Lavish, Lenny, Lis Fiaschi, Maria Pavan, Melissa, Naked, Osklen, Patbo, Serpui, Sinesia Karol, Sophia Hegg, Ventura Eyewear, Vix, Waiwai, Yukio, and Zoew. They report having made 1,060 contacts, which resulted in approximately $1.23 million during the event and expected future business of $2.67 million over the next 12 months. “Brazilian resortwear has been standing out in the international market for its unique combination of creativity, quality, and authenticity. The collections presented by Brazilian brands reflect not only the Brazilian lifestyle, but also a strong commitment to sustainability, the appreciation of artisanal work, and handmade techniques, elements increasingly valued by global buyers and consumers,” comments Aurea Yamashita, International Project Manager at ABEST.

About Abit
The Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (Abit), founded on February 21, 1957, is one of the most important organizations among the country’s economic sectors. It represents the productive strength of 25,700 companies located throughout Brazil, of all sizes, which employ more than 1.34 million workers and together generate annual revenue of BRL 221 billion (in 2024).

About Texbrasil
The Brazilian Textile and Fashion Industry Internationalization Program (Texbrasil) works with companies in the textile and apparel sector to develop strategies to conquer the global market. Over more than 25 years, it has helped around 2,000 brands enter the export path, generating $11 billion in business. The Program is carried out through a partnership between Abit (Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association) and ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).

About ABEST
Created in 2003, the Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers aims to strengthen and promote Brazilian design and independent fashion. Its main purpose is to support the development of Brazilian brands with international reach and promote the Brazilian lifestyle, thereby contributing to the growth of all segments connected to fashion.

The association serves as an environment for the exchange of information and experiences among its members and works to meet their individual needs through training; the provision of market data; the promotion of their products; and the identification of business opportunities in Brazil and abroad.

About Fashion Label Brazil
It is ABEST’s internationalization program for Brazilian value-added fashion, created more than 20 years ago by ABEST | Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), and currently has around 180 participating brands, 85% of which are women-led brands and 40% of which have sustainable and eco-friendly practices. Its purpose is to position Brazilian fashion abroad, enhancing the image of Brazil as an innovative and contemporary country.

About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. To achieve its objectives, ApexBrasil carries out diverse trade promotion activities aimed at promoting exports and enhancing the value of Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospecting and trade missions, business roundtables, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international trade fairs, visits by foreign buyers and opinion leaders to learn about the Brazilian production structure, among other business platforms that also aim to strengthen the Brazil brand.

The Agency also works in a coordinated manner with public and private actors to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, focusing on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.