Immersive activation spaces and models in custom outfits from celebrity designer Michael Ngo will capture the attention of festival attendees and support key retailers in the region
Icelandic Glacial, the premium naturally alkaline, sustainably sourced spring water brand from Iceland, is excited to unveil activation plans as a gold level sponsor at this year’s Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).
Widely known as one of America’s favorite gourmet gatherings on the beach, the 2022 Festival will welcome more than 60,000+ attendees over the course of four days and will be the second year the brand has activated as the official still water partner of Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village and North Venue.
To leave a lasting impression on attendees, Icelandic Glacial plans to build immersive activation spaces that pay homage to the source and product, juxtaposing the ice caves of Iceland with the sun-drenched shores of South Beach. Sustainability, a core pillar of the brand, played a key role in the planning of the activation spaces, with the brand investing in designs that can be stored and reused at next year’s festival and additional premium events throughout the US.
At these spaces, attendees will be greeted by models wearing Icelandic Glacial inspired outfits from celebrity designer Michael Ngo, who has designed bespoke couture for Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X and more top-charting artists. The model styling – featuring a silver sequin top and bottom, accompanied with a cropped light blue puffer jacket, and white block toe sock boots – is inspired by new packaging design introduced by the brand over the past year, now on display at key retailers in the region including Publix.
About Icelandic Glacial
Icelandic Glacial is the super-premium natural spring water, bottled at the source from Iceland’s legendary Ölfus Spring, which was formed more than 5,000 years ago and is shielded from pollution by an impenetrable barrier of lava rock. The spring produces water so pure that nothing is added or taken away. As a result, Icelandic Glacial possesses exceptional balance featuring a naturally low mineral content and a naturally alkaline pH of 8.4. Icelandic Glacial is further distinguished as the world’s first certified CarbonNeutral® natural spring bottled water for product and operation. Icelandic Glacial uses 100% natural green energy to fuel its production delivering a premium bottled water to discerning consumers around the world while maintaining a “net zero” carbon footprint.
More details can be found at www.icelandicglacial.com.
About the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One
EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All net proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $31.8 million for the School. In November 2021, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in the United States & Canada for the eighth year in a row.
The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com.
About Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the world’s preeminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company. The Company has operations in 44 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. In 2021, Southern Glazer’s was selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and TheWall Street Journal, as well as named by Newsweek as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace. Southern Glazer’s urges all retail customers and adult consumers to market, sell, serve, and enjoy its products responsibly. For more information visit www.southernglazers.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter at @SGWineSpirits.
About Michael NgoLos Angeles-based fashion & pop culture designer, MICHAEL NGO, is known for creating one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate freedom, sexuality, and strength. Specializing in entertainment fashion & custom designs that embody those sentiments, Ngo’s superstar clients such as Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Camila Cabello, and many more can be seen wearing his creations all over the world. With a deep understanding for performance and stage, Ngo is one of the go-to designers in Hollywood for an array of clientele & projects ranging from music, film, television, and red carpet events. For more information please visit www.michaelngo.us
