Kicking off the Salon Allure Suites at the W Hotel for Miami Swim Fashion Week, Diesel threw a wild pool party on Friday July 16th and showed the Spring 2011 swim and intimates collection including the popular Fresh and Bright underwear. Diesel took over the W Hotel pool area and decked it out in the Fall 2010 'Be Stupid' campaign including large branded lounge pillows, models laying on floaties, recreating images from the campaign, while the footage from the 'Be Stupid' campaign played on big screens flanking the runway. To complete the decor Diesel brought in a large ice sculpture of Michael Angelo's David that was sporting the Spring 2011 Fresh and Bright underwear collection.
Internationally renowned DJ Mos was in the DJ booth keeping everyone entertained. To top the night off, Diesel also brought in ten synchronized swimmers (all wearing the new Spring 2011 swimwear collection) to perform before and after the runway presentation. The synchronized swimmers performed to a remix of Passion Pit’s remix of 'California Gurls' and Lisztomania’s Alex Metric remix.
Synchronized Swimming Parties
Diesel Hosts Wild Pool Party to Open Salon Allure
Trend Themes
1. Pool Party Experiences - There is a rising trend in hosting pool parties as an experiential marketing strategy, allowing brands to create immersive and memorable experiences for their audience.
2. Branded Entertainment - Brands are leveraging entertainment and pop culture elements, such as DJ performances and synchronized swimming acts, to enhance their events and create a unique brand image.
3. Fashion Week Activation - Fashion brands are utilizing fashion weeks as an opportunity to showcase their collections in unconventional ways, engaging with their target audience beyond traditional runway presentations.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning and Management - The event planning and management industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and engaging pool party experiences, offering innovative event concepts and services.
2. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating entertainment elements, like synchronized swimming, into their fashion week presentations, creating a more memorable and impactful brand experience.
3. Hospitality and Entertainment - The hospitality and entertainment industry can partner with fashion brands to host pool parties as part of fashion week activations, attracting a diverse audience and creating a buzz around their venues.