Miami International Fashion Week Returns to Miami Beach in 2011, Expected to Attract Trendsetters from Around the World
Annual affluent affair featuring a series of fashion shows and special events will be re-branded Miami Beach International Fashion Week.

MIAMI, FL, October 19, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Organizers for Miami International Fashion Week (MIFW), the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the U.S., recently announced that the annual event will return to Miami Beach in 2011 and will be re-branded as "Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW)." The stellar production drawing innovative designers from around the world is scheduled to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center March 3 - 6, 2011.

Since its inception, the annual event has grown significantly in its global reach and has earned an influential role in South Florida's garment, tourism, international business, and hospitality industries.

"During the 2010 shows at the Shops at Midtown Miami, we had more than 58 international designers from 22 countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon, Europe who unveiled their latest collections in women's evening wear, pret-a-porter, swimwear, men's wear, jewelry and accessories," said founder and President Beth Sobol. "Overall, it's estimated that Fashion Week contributes about $10 million annually to the local economy as participants spend money on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation."

MBIFW will continue several of it's trademark events such as the exciting Miami Moda & Music Awards show that takes place on the final night and presents honors and awards to pioneering designers and features live performances from electrifying recording stars.

"We are thrilled to welcome the Miami Beach International Fashion Week back to the island and the Miami Beach Convention Center," said Bob Balsam, Global Spectrum's General Manager at the Miami Beach Convention Center. "Our venue and Miami Beach's international flair make it the perfect host location for an event of this caliber and prestige. We are confident this is the beginning of a very successful and long-term partnership with the MBIFW."

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