Tavik designs make Sport Illustrated Swimsuit issu

While thumbing through the pages of the new edition, Tavik Swimwear designer Nicole Hanriot was elated to see her designs gracing not only one but multiple pages of the issue. As an up and coming designer and a Sport Illustrated newcomer, Hanriot was honored to have been selected as one of the few, featured designers. 


Tavik also nabbed one of the highly sought-after body paint two-page spreads, in which Alyssa Miller donned a neon pink sheer lace one-piece. This is something that as a swimwear designer you strive for. Not only does it create recognition within the swimwear community, it populates national brand awareness opening many doors for smaller, ground-level companies.


Taking into consideration past editions, current trends, and that sexy style Sport Illustrated is distinctly known for, Hanriot designed pieces that the editors could not pass up. A combination of Tavik Spring 2011 Collection styles, vivid colors, and lacy-feminine textiles made up the showing in Sports Illustrated, while top SI supermodels like Julie Henderson only added to the flirtatious display of swimwear.

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Seen at the Fashion Indie Party

Fashion Indie had a party tonight at The Gates where we met this adorable designer Amanda Maestas wearing (naturally) a skirt from her own collection. We love the luxe look of this skirt which Amanda said made her feel like a princess. She kept it from being too girly by pairing it with black studded heels and a white tank. Rather brilliant. You can see more of this label, Sinister by Amanda and fellow designer Jerrmaner on their website.

On the Lower East Side

This is Eri Wakiyama. The artist/designer who created the illustration that is currently on our banner.