Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Day 3. 

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Risqué Dukes Swim

Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel brought eye-popping, electric color bikinis center stage with models in bombshell blonde wigs and candy props.

Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel, is owned and operated by military veteran Mercedes Dericho. Mercedes is a Miami, Florida native who launched the selfie-worthy brand Risqué Dukes in 2013 as a therapeutic outlet to relieve symptoms associated with her depression and anxiety. Mercedes revealed to insiders that designing bikinis actually started off as a hobby. In fact the young veteran gave bikinis away for free the first two years of the incorporation of the line. When she realized the magnitude of popularity the line had accumulated, she began building the Risqué Dukes enterprise as it is known today. Mercedes strongly believes that there is a relationship between creative expression and emotional healing. The Miami Swim Week showcase gives customers, media and followers a rare look into the Risqué Dukes behind-the- scenes creative process for the latest collection of selfie-worthy bikinis. Mercedes has announced that she will be streaming via social media the entire day of the showcase.

Designer: Mercedes Dericho @risquedukesswimapparel

Fashion models Brooklyn Eve, Nicole Esparza and Linda Marie walk for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Nicole Esparza walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Linda Marie walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Porsha A Martin walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Porsha A Martin walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Karol Croes walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Anna Noel walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Cidnee G walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Elizabeth Montgomery walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Elizabeth Montgomery walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Nicole Esparza walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Nicole Esparza walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model CJ Sparxx walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model CJ Sparxx walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Savanna Gann walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Serena Morizio walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Serena Morizio walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

Fashion model Valerie Ehimhen walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel



Fashion model Valerie Ehimhen walks for Risqué Dukes Swim Apparel

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