SwimShow’s Collaboration with Summer Fashion Summit

This year, SwimShow welcomed the Summer Fashion Summit to the show floor. Summer Fashion Summit, an exclusive two-day conference brought together top industry players in swim and resort wear, discussing topics like Ai in fashion, social media and sustainability solutions. Taking place on the first two days of SwimShow, the summit featured insightful panel discussions and masterclasses on current trends in summer fashion, sustainability, marketing, and communications, led by visionary leaders in design, business, publishing, technology, social media, and PR. All guests of SwimShow were invited to explore new ideas and network with like-minded professionals in this intimate setting. Some key industry experts include: Ron Grundland, CEO of Gottex, Tim Moore, EVP Business Development, Hildun, Carly Neale, Chief Revenue Officer of Seafolly, Rebecca Saygi, Swimwear Editor, WGSN and Zoe Scharf Schulze, VP Marketing for Miracle Brands Corporate E-Comm Division and many others.

From trend experts Kendall Becker from Trendalytics to WGSN Swimwear Editor, Rebecca Saygi - presentations on 2025 trends were presented to audiences of exhibitors, buyers and media who attended the Summit. While a panel on Sustainability in Swimwear that featured speaker, CEO of Gottex, Ron Grundland drew the interest of Elle Magazine’s Madison Rexroat who reported a story titled Sustainability Is the New Norm in Swimwear, Whether You Noticed or Not on Elle.com. Topics of solutions, trials and tribulations from manufacturing to packaging were discussed in a depth conversation.

SwimShow recognizes the power of partnerships in driving success and growth. To that end, the event has forged strategic alliances with key players in the industry, fostering collaborations that extend beyond the confines of the trade show. These partnerships provide valuable opportunities for brands to expand their reach, access new markets, and forge connections that can propel their businesses to new heights.