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Cristy Rice Debuts New Swimwear Line Cuban Rice
Former “Real Housewives of Miami” star turned designer Cristy Rice debuted her new swimwear and accessory collection Cuban Rice at SET Nightclub in Miami Beach for Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week. More than a year in the making, the sassy Latina and Miami native kicked off the swimwear line with the release of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection “Cubanita”. Models strutted 17 looks down the runway, including Cristy’s daughter Brianna Rice who donned pieces from the sprightly collection.
“Launching my own swimwear brand has been a lifelong dream of mine,”
Cristy with daughter Brianna Rice
Inspired by Cristy’s Cuban heritage, the multicultural city of Miami and her worldly travels, Cuban Rice features vibrant colors, sexy styles and fun prints. The bold collection is designed to fit all body types from teen girls to women. The contemporary line retails for $115 to $200 and is sold in the US and Caribbean markets.
About Cuban Rice
Created by sassy Latina and former “Real Housewives of Miami” star Cristy Rice, Cuban Rice is an American-based swimwear and accessories brand designed for all body types from teen girls to women. Inspired by Cristy’s heritage, her life in the multicultural city of Miami and her worldly travels, the bold line captures the Cuban-American’s vivacious and free-spirited personality by featuring bright colors, sexy styles and fun prints. Handmade in Colombia, the debut collection “Cubanita” is a mix of the various styles, fabrics, embroideries and accessories that capture Cristy’s personality best. Standing by the notion that “la actitud is everything,” as Cristy firmly believes, which means “your attitude is everything”, Cuban Rice serves as a reminder to girls and women that beauty comes from within. For more information about Cuban Rice, please visit www.shopcubanrice.com.
