Industry News: Speedo Takes Part in Miami Fashion Week -- July 21, 2005
MIAMI, Fla., USA, July 21. LAST weekend, Speedo played a role in Miami’s first Fashion Week, as the company featured a number of its creations, from one-piece bathing suits to its latest in activewear, which included sports bras, tracksuits and shorts. Speedo kicked off the IMG Sunglass Hut Swim Shows on July 16 at the Raleigh Hotel.
The event included a show from the United States Olympic synchronized swim team and a performance from a dance troupe outfitted in Speedo wear. A seven-time Olympic medalist and one of the major names under contract with Speedo, Amanda Beard served as the host. She wore the company’s new Axcelerate suit and took part in the dance finale.
