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MBFWS MIAMI X MIKOH
WE ARE THRILLED TO SHARE MIKOH’S DEBUT RUNWAY SHOW AT THIS YEAR’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MERCEDES-BENZ SWIM WEEK IN MIAMI. WE WANT TO THANK MERCEDES-BENZ FOR CHOOSING MIKOH TO BE PART OF SWIM WEEK AND GIVING US THIS SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO SEE OUR COLLECTION GRACE THE RUNWAY. THE PROCESS OF GETTING TO THIS POINT HAS BEEN AT MOST REWARDING AFTER THE YEARS OF HARD WORK AND STRONG VISION.
“IMG FASHION FIRST BROUGHT ITS RUNWAY ACUMEN TO SOUTH BEACH IN 2004. BY OFFERING A PLATFORM FOR SWIM DESIGNERS TO DEBUT THEIR RESORT COLLECTION AT PRIVATE, INVITE-ONLY SHOWS, THE ONGOING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN IMG AND MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK HAS TURNED MIAMI INTO A HUB FOR BOTH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED LABELS.” READ MORE ABOUT THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK HERE.
WE’D LIKE TO SHARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SHOW:
– OPENING TAHITIAN DANCERS PERFORMING A TRADITIONAL TAHITIAN DANCE. THE THREE BEAUTIES WORE MIKOH X SURF NEOPRENE PIECES AND WERE OUTFITTED IN HEAD TO TOE BLACK HAU/TAHITIAN GRASS SKIRTS.
– NEW WOVEN DETAILING, INSPIRED BY TAHITIAN ARTISTRY.
– NEW EXCITING PRINTS INCLUDING A SAMOAN INSPIRED PRINT, CRASHING WHITE WATER, POLYNESIAN PALM TREES, AND A FASHION SHOW FAVORITE- THE NEW “NATIVE” PRINT WHICH IS QUINTESSENTIAL TO ART AND CULTURE THROUGHOUT THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
-THE HAKU LEI HEAD PIECES GRACEFULLY WORN BY A FEW MODELS ON THE RUNWAY, IN ADDITION TO THE TAHITIAN DANCERS
-NEW READY-T0-WEAR PIECES, MADE FROM LUXURIOUS WEIGHTED RAYON FABRIC AND NEW FLATTERING CUTS.
WE’D LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANK YOU TO IMG, SALON ALLURE, OUR SPONSORS, OUR MODELS, OUR GIFT BAG SPONSORS, ALOHA ISLANDERS, THE W HOTEL, OUR MIKOH TEAM AND ALL OF YOU WHO WERE ABLE TO MAKE IT OUT TO SEE OUR SHOW AND VIEW THE NEW SOUTH PACIFIC 2015 COLLECTION. YOU ARE ALL PART OF MAKING THIS DREAM BECOME REALITY DURING MBFWSwim.
A MASSIVE MAHALO AND MURURU TO OUR SPONSORS:
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
IMG
ST. REGIS BORA BORA
AIR TAHITI NUI
TAHITI TOURISME
AND OUR GIFT BAG SPONSORS:
ST. REGIS BORA BORA
STILA COSMETICS
BEAUTY BLENDER
ZOYA NAIL POLISH
UNITE HAIR
SHADE SUNSCREEN
LUCKY TIES HAIR TIES
GORJANA JEWELRY
WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, WE’D LOVE TO SHARE WITH YOU OUR 2015 SOUTH PACIFIC MERCEDES-BENZ RUNWAY SHOW.
WATCH THE FULL RUNWAY SHOW HERE.
ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES
PHOTOGRAPHER: FRAZER HARRISON
PLAYLIST:
Love The Night Away (Tiedye Mix) – DJ Kaos
Pools – Glass Animals
Dangerous (f/ Joywave) – Big Data
Don’t Move – Phantogram
Lost Queen – Pharrell Williams
Water Fountain – Tune-Yards
Sleepless (f/ Jezzabell Doran) – Flume
In Love With You – The Paradise
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MIKOH X INTERMIX | MONTECITO COCKTAILS
Thursday, July 31, 2-4 PM
INTERMIX Montecito
1014-D Coast Village Road
Santa Barbara, CA
MIKOH X INTERMIX
GETTING TO KNOW: THE MIKOH GIRLS
It’s official: We’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with Oleema and Kalani Miller of swimwear brand MIKOH. Not only can they make a killer swimsuit, the sisters are a great resource for tips on how to have the best vacation ever (plus, they’re incredibly sweet). Find out their secrets to an eventful summer right here.
Hey , SoCal!
Get to know the MIKOH girls in person at their exclusive trunk show featuring pieces from their Summer 2014 collection:
Thursday, July 31, 2-4 PM
INTERMIX Montecito
1014-D Coast Village Road
Santa Barbara, CA
We’re always seeing you girls in a different tropical paradise every week! Where were your favorite destinations?
Kalani: My favorite getaway is a little heart shaped island in the middle of the ocean in Fiji. It is called Tavarua and it is filled with endless beaches of shells, the most stunning sunsets and water like a bathtub. Oleema and I recently went to Bora Bora to shoot our 2015 Collection and to say it is the most beautiful place on earth is an understatement.
Oleema: I love every beach from the one we grew up on a block away from our parent’s house to the blinding white beaches of Bora Bora. I love the contrast between tropical getaways and also jetsetting to big cities like Paris or LA. There is so much to see in the world and I feel so blessed we get to see and truly experience so many amazing getaways.
What are a few of your must-have beach essentials?
Kalani: My mom has always told us to never leave the house without a hat. I always make sure that I have a wide-brimmed hat and sunscreen at all times, especially on those tropical beaches. A good book is essential, too. I travel with my Kindle to make sure that I can always have a good page-turner at my fingertips. It is the perfect way to relax at the end of the day as well.
Oleema: I rarely head to the beach without a big bottle of water, some snacks (grapes, carrots and some sour candy usually do the trick), a huge beach blanket that doubles as a sarong, and a great pair of oversized, polarized sunglasses. I can spend all day at the beach, so having my essentials always makes any beach outing that much better.
What do you each miss most about home when you’re traveling?
Kalani: I feel so blessed that I get to experience all of these amazing places around the world with my sister, who is also my best friend and my business partner. It is like a nice little package all rolled into one. It’s also hard being on the road all year and always trying to keep everything organized and trying to remember where I left something. Organization is number one for easy travel.
Oleema: I really try to live life by the saying “home is where your heart is” so that I can avoid any sort of homesickness when I’m on the road, but nothing will ever make it easy to be away from my Pomeranian pup Panda, my giant white fluffy bed or my parent’s home cooking. Home is that much sweeter when you get to come back to it.
On the off chance that you’re not at the beach, what do you both like to do?
Kalani: I recently got into Pilates. It is a great way to stay bikini ready. I also love to cook and try out new recipes. My boyfriend and I are very conscious about food and health, so we love to try out new recipes. I love spending time with my family and, believe it or not, am a major homebody.
Oleema: I love doing Pilates, redecorating my house way too often and, like most girls, love a good catch up over a glass of rosé with my girlfriends.
As sisters, you probably grew up sharing a wardrobe. How are your styles different now?
Kalani: I would say describe my style as classic and simple. However, I always like to have a little edge or some kind of a statement piece, whether it is a stitched leather skirt, metallic vest, oversized earrings or a bold lip. I think it is fun to mix and match up your style, but always have good basics, especially when traveling.
Oleema: I really lean toward easy, clean pieces mixed with some amazing bold accessories. I’ve been obsessed with all of the whites for summer and the pops of bright colors that are everywhere at the moment. Since I’m constantly traveling, it’s key to have pieces that can easily mix and match within my wardrobe. I will never leave town without my Burberry moto jacket, striped tees, jean cut offs, J Brand leather pants, my Nike’s, and a great pair of heels. And I’ll never forget my MIKOH bikinis that can double as bralettes or sport bras!
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK
MIKOH is a sleek, directional and bold swimwear brand founded and designed by California-based sister duo Kalani and Oleema Miller, offering women’s swimwear and beachwear. Known for its fusion of statement colors, unique prints, and luxurious fabrics, MIKOH has quickly become the go-to swimwear brand for effortlessly cool girls around the world. Born from the Miller sisters’ love of the ocean and an appreciation of the perfect bikini, MIKOH’s statement styles take the effort out of vacation packing.
A must-have for the girl who is always looking to stay ahead of the swimwear game, every MIKOH suit is seamless, hardware free, and provides its wearer an ultra-flattering fit. Both of the Miller sisters contribute a diverse dynamic to the brand, as Oleema designs the collections and is MIKOH’s creative driving force, while Kalani handles the business and strategy end. Kalani and Oleema pride themselves on working together as a duo while complementing the other’s skills
The brand resonates with the quintessential surfer girl and has garnered a devout following due to its impeccable quality and visionary design aesthetic, not to mention durability in both the sand and sea. MIKOH pays tribute to Kalani and Oleema’s surfing roots and lifetime love affair with the ocean, as they were raised by a sunkissed family of surfers in Southern California and have traveled to some of the most legendary beaches across the globe.
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4TH OF JULY READY WITH ELLE MAGAZINE
GET READY TO HIT THE BEACH AND HIT THE BBQ IN YOUR BEST AMERICAN COLORS. STRIPES AND STARS ARE A MUST WHEN DONE RIGHT. LET ELLE’S DANIELLE PRESCOD LEAD THE WAY FEATURING THE OSAKA ONE PIECE IN SWELL LINES!
CHECK OUT THEIR STYLE TIPS HERE AND YOU WILL BE BEST DRESSED WHILE WATCHING FIREWORKS.
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2013 SUMMER THROWBACK | SISTERS IN PARIS
POST MERCEDES-BENZ SWIM WEEK 2014, WE HOPPED ON A FLIGHT PARIS BOUND VIA SWITZERLAND. WE WOKE UP IN ONE OF OUR FAVORITE CITIES IN THE WORLD, THE CITY OF LIGHT, PARIS.
IT WAS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME WITH THREE SISTERS. THIS PICTURE WAS SNAPPED PRE-KALANI’S 26TH BIRTHDAY DINNER, PRE-CHAMPAGE, PRE-PINOR NOIR, AND PRE-ONE TOO MANY BITES OF FOOD AT FAVORITE PARISIAN HANG, LA SOCIETE.
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TOP 10 ISLANDS IN AUSTRALIA AND THE PACIFIC
WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SECRET GETAWAYS ARE INCLUDED IN CNN’S TOP TEN ISLANDS OF AUSTRALIA AND THE PACIFIC! VOTED AS THE READER’S CHOICE, WE’RE PICKING THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS AS ONE OF OUR MUST GO-TO BEACHES.
WE LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH, WE EVEN DID OUR 2014 COLLECTION, PARADISE FOUND SHOOT HERE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, PARADISE WAS DEFINITELY FOUND IN THE WHITSUNDAYS.
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AUSSIE MUST-HAVES FEATURING THE BANZAI PIPELINE MIKOH X SURF
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STYLE DISPATCH: AUSSIE MUST-HAVES
1. LUCAS PAPAW OINTMENT
2. MIKOH WETSUIT
3. TINY TEA
4. KORA BODY LOTION
5. THIS IS FIRST BASE BRA TOP
6. A PINEAPPLE (WHY NOT, RIGHT?)
BONBERI X MIKOH | FIT GIRLS WITH OLEEMA AND KALANI
FIT GIRLS: MIKOH’S KALANI & OLEEMA MILLER
By Nicole Berrie
Photo Courtesy of Mikoh
“THE OCEAN CURES ALL,” reads a watercolor drawing on the Instagram ofMikoh, the cult West Coast-based swimwear brand hatched by sister duo Oleema and Kalani Miller. It’s an apt phrase, after all, the Miller sisters’ brand is founded upon a lifestyle and love of the sea. Since launching, the girls have earned a devout following thanks to their undeniably flattering, candy-colored swimsuits that instantly transport the wearer to a tropical paradise–even if they’re roofing it in downtown Manhattan. Raised by a family of surfers, the Miller sisters not only embody beach babeness (ahem, see above), but a natural beauty that only the truly-centered possess. Case in point: Their routine regimen include conscious breathing, acupuncture and infrared sauna. Need we say more? We caught up with the designer duo via email where they shared their philosophy on how to look gorg on the beach, their healthy habits and indulgences and why the ocean, truly, cures all.
What are the best secrets to feeling beautiful in a bikini and on the beach?
Kalani: I think that the number one thing to feeling beautiful on the beach is confidence. It truly comes across when you feel confident and happy with the skin that you are in and proud of your body. A cute bikini doesn’t hurt, also.
Oleema: Confidence is key and I think that comes from feeling beautiful from the inside out. I find that when you’re on a good regimen of working out, eating healthy, and just enjoying life is when you feel the most beautiful.
Growing up at the beach and near the water, how did that influence your connection with the outdoors and staying active? Is staying active important to you
Kalani: We have been lucky enough to always call the beach our second home. We grew up a stone’s throw away from the beach and my best memories were being piled in our family suburban with my siblings and parents and going on surf trips up and down the California coast. I think that having the ocean and its energy instilled in us at such a young age allowed us to always feel centered by the ocean. The ocean and being in the salt water makes me feel centered and grounded. Sometimes it is just seeing the ocean in the distance. Having a lifestyle completely based around the ocean also makes for an active lifestyle. Currently, I am in Fiji, and days are filled with fishing, surfing, and snorkeling. I also dove and saw three black tip sharks for the first time the other day. When you have an ocean centered life, being active comes hand in hand.
Oleema: Our entire lives have and always will revolve around the ocean and has played the biggest role in shaping who I am. There is no better feeling than being in the ocean and at the beach- it is the cure for anything and everything. Being and staying active is imperative and I find myself the most happy when outdoors.
What is your favorite fitness activity?
Kalani: I recently have gotten very into pilates and I am hooked! I love the quick results from pilates and the strengthing in the core. It is hard when you are always traveling to have a normal schedule though. I spend a lot of time in the ocean. Beach walks with weights are also great for toning and when Oleema and I walk we usually mix in squats and lunges. I love just being in the ocean and the sunshine. Surfing is a great way and fun way to get naturally toned.
Oleema: Our family grew up surfing and I spent a majority of my childhood in the ocean and at the beach. There is no better feeling in the world than being in the sea with mother nature surrounding you- it is the most peaceful and centering activity for me. For a more specific workout, I love doing pilates on the reformer machines- best booty workout ever.
How would you describe each of your approach to food and nutrition?
Kalani: I am extremely into the food that I put into my body. We always grew up eating healthy, but in the last few years I have definitely gotten even more in touch with food and nutrition. An important thing to me is taking my vitamins. Being on the road constantly, it’s good and makes me feel more normal and quicker to beat the jet lag when I have my vitamins. Everyday, I take a multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin B, vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium, and a couple other here and there. I also love drinking fresh juices that are mostly veggie based. Other than that, I think it is important to eat a healthy diet, drink loads and loads of alkaline water and I love green tea. Eating healthy just makes me feel better all around. But, it is also important to enjoy a great In-N-Out burger (protein style!) or some chocolate time to time.
Oleema: Kalani is definitely more focused on eating healthy than I am. I try to eat as clean as possible though. I’m a huge fan of eating a ton of greens, fish, fresh fruit, lots of water, and the morning ritual of hot water with lemon followed by a green smoothie. We grew up eating very healthy so it’s something that is ingrained into us. Although, somehow a ridiculous amount of ice cream finds it’s way into my freezer and I will forever be a slave to a great piece of dark chocolate.
Describe your day when it comes to meals, drinks, snacks form morning to bedtime.
Kalani: In the morning, I like to start my day with a green shake with fresh greens, protein powder and coconut milk or water. If I am on the road and greens aren’t always accessible, I like to travel with green powders of all of my favorite super greens. I also add chia, hemp seeds, and I really enjoy kale and spinach into my smoothie. Occasionally, my boyfriend will sneak a raw organic egg or two into the smoothie. As long as I don’t see it, I don’t think about the raw egg and I will drink it. I love having fresh hard boiled eggs in the morning along my green smoothie. Sometimes I will have a gluten free piece of toast with almond butter, coconut butter and some fresh bananas. I also love starting my day with a hot green tea. At lunch, I usually have a chicken salad or some sort of protein on a bunch of greens and fresh veggies. At dinner, I would have some cooked quinoa, pan cooked fish, and some satay veggies and who can resist a good glass of red wine. I love sushi as well. Also, throughout the day, I always have a water by my side. I like to follow dinner with some dark chocolate and a good peppermint tea. I love also making fresh peppermint and fresh cut ginger tea to help with digestion.
Oleema: I like to wake up early. When I do have the rare sleep-in it almost feels like a treat. Right after I wake up, I go into my kitchen, turn on the kettle, squeeze some fresh organic lemon into a big mug and will drink that with some hot water. After that, I usually will take my little pomeranian pup Panda on a walk down to the beach in front of my house. She loves the beach as much as I do and it feels so good to start the day by being outdoors and by the ocean. I’ll come home from there and will make a green smoothie- my favorite is a combination of coconut water, kale, spinach, blueberries, strawberries, banana, chia seed, flax seed oil, and bee pollen. This usually will tie me over until lunch. For lunch I love making a big green salad with everything and anything in it- I love kale, spinach, fish, avocado, sunflower seeds, really anything that tastes good. For dinner, nothing beats sushi. There’s this great place right down the street from my house that I can walk to and I try to go at least once a week- it’s the best. I love ending the day with a great cup of chamomile tea while laying in bed- for some reason it always feels a bit indulgent. I always try to carry on the routine of working out and eating healthy but I think it’s more about balance. Balance is key. I think when you’re happy and enjoying life, all good things follow.
What is one non-negotiable thing you each do every day to feel healthy/balanced?
Kalani: Drink water and try to smile. Something that I always like to tell myself is that “in every breath is a new opportunity” so every moment you have the ability to change. I think that when you smile and put that positive energy out there, good things will come in return.
Oleema: Breathe. It is so important to me to just take in my surroundings no matter where I am in the world and to just enjoy the moment. I find myself holding my breath the second I get stressed and I just have to remind myself to take a deep breath and relax. Also, I absolutely need to have some sun on my skin- even if it’s the dead of winter and snowing I will find a way to get some sun. I guess it’s the Southern California girl in me.
What is your favorite guilty indulgence?
Kalani: Sushi! I love going to delicious sushi spots and eating really delicious sushi. Also, I love a great glass of red wine at the end of the night a couple times of week. It is nice to bond with my boyfriend or my sister and share a glass at the end of the night.
Oleema: Everything and anything sweet. I wish I didn’t have such a sweet tooth but I find myself constantly having lollies, chocolate, berries- really anything. I seem to always have something in my purse or freezer at all times, not the best habit but something that I have never been able to kick.
Do you have a favorite self-care regimen? (Massage, acupuncture, etc.) If so, how often do you do it?
Kalani: I have been going to acupuncture since I was about 12. Growing up with a Chinese mom, being open to Eastern medicine has always been the norm. Lymphatic drainage massage is also amazing and detoxing. Our dad also has a infrared sauna at their house. I love jumping in there after long flights and getting a good sweat going.
Oleema: I have been getting lymphatic massages for over ten years now and there is nothing better then getting worked on. I try to go every few weeks as it’s best to be consistent. Also, I try to get outside every single day- no matter where I am out in the world and no matter the weather conditions. I think there is something very calming about being outside even if you’re in New York in the snow or in 115 degree weather in Bali. I also love taking baths in Apple Cider Vinegar- it sounds gross but it’s just the best. Very detoxifying and always makes you feel a bit lighter afterwards. I also love rubbing Organic Cold Pressed Coconut Oil all over my body and will it leave it in my hair overnight- it’s the best moisturizer and smells amazing.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve received when it comes to taking care of your body/spirit?
Kalani: Just be happy and enjoy everyday. You have the power to change anything in your life and everyone has the ability to be who and how they want to me.
Oleema: To breathe, be present and in the moment, and to treat your body like a temple. It is so important to look after yourself- for me that means eating well, surrounding myself with good people and good surroundings, and being appreciative of the life I get to live. Nothing is better.
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