1. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim

#1 Fashion Industry Event
The country’s largest fashion showcase dedicated to swimwear, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim returned for an eighth outing earlier this month. Next: summer 2013
The country’s largest fashion showcase dedicated to swimwear, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim returned for an eighth outing earlier this month. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz
2. Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach

#2 Fashion Industry Event
The ninth annual music and fashion showcase, dubbed Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach, moved to a new location, the Moore Building in Miami’s design district. Next: October 2012, summer 2013
The ninth annual music and fashion showcase, dubbed Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach, moved to a new location, the Moore Building in Miami’s design district. Next: October 2012, summer 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach
3. SwimShow

#3 Fashion Industry Event (up from #4)
After scoring a record attendance of 8,200 visitors from more than 60 countries at this annual showcase for swimwear buyers last year, SwimShow marked its 30th year in 2012. Next: July 13-16, 2013
After scoring a record attendance of 8,200 visitors from more than 60 countries at this annual showcase for swimwear buyers last year, SwimShow marked its 30th year in 2012. Next: July 13-16, 2013
Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SAF
4. Miami Beach International Fashion Week

#4 Fashion Industry Event
Focused on introducing up-and-coming designers from around the world to the American market, Miami Beach International Fashion Week held its 15th anniversary in 2012. Next: March 20-24, 2013
Focused on introducing up-and-coming designers from around the world to the American market, Miami Beach International Fashion Week held its 15th anniversary in 2012. Next: March 20-24, 2013
Photo: Ricardo St. Cyr
5. Fashion’s Night Out

#5 Fashion Industry Event (up from #6)
The rapidly growing nationwide shopping extravaganza, known as Fashion’s Night Out, returns to Miami’s Design District this fall. Next: September 6, 2012
The rapidly growing nationwide shopping extravaganza, known as Fashion’s Night Out, returns to Miami’s Design District this fall. Next: September 6, 2012
Photo: Elizabeth Renfrow for BizBash
6. Shecky’s Girls Night Out

#6 Fashion Industry Event
Taking over the Moore Building for an evening, Shecky’s Girls Night Out offers free makeovers, product previews, and cocktails. Next: November 14-15, 2012
Taking over the Moore Building for an evening, Shecky’s Girls Night Out offers free makeovers, product previews, and cocktails. Next: November 14-15, 2012
Photo: Lauren K. Terry for BizBash