FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

EVENT DETAILS

DESIGNERS, BRANDS
& LOCAL BUSINESSES

  • There are 3 different ways to showcase your swimwear brand or business in the Hawai’i Swim Show.

    EXCLUSIVE VIP DESIGNER SHOWCASE

    The VIP showcase is the perfect opportunity for established businesses to continue expanding their brand. The Hawai’i Swim Show works with VIP designers to conduct their fully customized, 45 minute fashion show, with up to 30 looks, and the option of model selection.

    EXCLUSIVE OPENING NIGHT INVITATIONAL

    Our OPENING NIGHT INVITATIONAL is one fashion show featuring multiple small local hawaiian businesses. These brands have the opportunity to showcase up to 12 looks each in one single fashion show making this the perfect opportunity to showcase small businesses who are interested in taking their business to the next level.

    VENDOR SHOWCASE & POP-UP

    Our Vendor Showcase & Pop-Up is a trade show-inspired pop up event, designed to provide a space for swimwear, fashion and accessory brands to network. This is the perfect opportunity for small local businesses to expand and plan future collaboration with other brands.

    The Vendor Showcase & Pop-Up is a great opportunity for businesses involved to generate sales, as it is designed to be a public event where show tickets are not required.

  • MISSION
    Our mission is to bring the spotlight of swimwear to Hawaii and to showcase the incredibly talented local designers and business owners. We aim to provide an environment for swimwear designers all over the world to come together in a production like no other.

    PURPOSE
    The importance of connection in today's society is the key to success. While bringing together top entrepreneurs, publicist and creatives of different backgrounds, we believe that Hawaii Swim Show will open many doors and opportunities for all.

    REPRESENTATION
    Representation is important for us. Having this event in the most beautiful place on Earth, we strive to make sure our culture and people are represented.

    This event will bring many eyes to Hawaii showcasing the beauty and talent hidden within. We make sure each designer has the ability to display their brand to ensure representation is first and foremost.

  • All designers are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Hawai’i Swim Show.

    A previous showcase will not interfere with your eligibility for future shows.

RUNWAY MODELS

  • The Hawai’i Swim Show hosts an annual model call.

    Models are selected based on stage presence, confidence, personality and overall alignment with the mission of the Hawai’i Swim Show.

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  • Runway experience is not required to be in the Hawai’i Swim Show. However, we select our model cast based on stage presence, confidence, personality and overall alignment with the mission of the Hawai’i Swim Show.

  • Yes.

    Previous bookings with the Hawai’i Swim Show will not interfere with your eligibility for future shows.

    However, prior casting does not guarantee future casting.

  • The Hawai’i Swim Show is a portfolio expansion and experience based opportunity.

    Models who are personally recruited by designers will have the opportunity to be paid by said designers, however, the Hawai’i Swim Show model cast is a sponsor opportunity.

    All models in the model cast receive the following:

    -exclusive gifts and/or swimwear from designers and HSS organization
    -opportunity to work with world renown brands
    -runway experience
    -opportunity for future bookings with brands
    -opportunity to create meaningful friendships and collaborations with other entrepreneurs and creatives
    -license to use professional photos and content from the HSS runway and showcase

  • There is a processing fee for all kāne and wāhine applicants & a small fee for all keiki (children).

    The Hawai'i Swim Show is well known for our model cast and selection, as we do extensive amounts of research for each and every applicant. We look for individuals that best represent the mission of the Hawai'i Swim Show and aim to provide all applicants (of any gender, age, ethnicity, height, body type and experience) equal opportunity. In order to do this, we thoroughly review each application in a multi-phase application process and ensure we get to know each applicant to the best of our abilities.

    The processing fee is for the service of processing each application.

SPONSORS

  • Please use the link below:
    contact@hiswimshow.com
    to request our official sponsor deck

  • Visit SPONSORS for more information.
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    Our “ALOHA” package is the highest promotion package for participating sponsors.

    You will have the opportunity to showcase your business and logo on all promotional material including, but not limited to:
    -Official red carpet runway backdrop
    -Sponsor Flags
    -Full spread advertisement in the Hawai’i Swim Show program booklet
    -VIP promotion on the official Hawai’i Swim Show website
    -Special promotion on all social media accounts
    -Access to collaboration with the official Hawai’i Swim Show model cast

  • For all donations and collaborations, please visit SPONSORS or email us at:
    contact@hiswimshow.com

    Please be sure to include:
    contact name, phone number, email and name of business/brand