While Brazil`s runways will always sizzle with sexy swimwear and

While Brazil’s runways will always sizzle with sexy
swimwear and Amazonian supermodels, designers in
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have showcased a
more innovative side in recent years. Collections this
season took a surprising turn for the demure,
conveying an understated sensuality in sleek highneck suits with daring backs and curvy lingerieinspired designs. Cover-ups emphasized versatility
and relaxation, updating on-trend items with light, airy
fabrics and languid silhouettes. Crochet extended its
reach to swimwear in crafty new forms, while denim
and other wovens came to the surface in unexpected
ways.
Cia Maritima
Pedro Lourenco
Triya
Lenny
Movimento
The return of the minimalist maillot gives rise to high-neck silhouettes for both one and two-piece suits / Onepieces range from swimdresses to leotard-inspired suits / High-neck bikini tops embrace the midriff trend / 70sinspired halter is key, especially in a crossover style / Sporty tank and racer-front necklines / Ladylike boatnecks
give way to plunging backs
Teca
Janiero
Alexandre Herchcovitch
Herchcovitch
Lingerie details give swimwear a delicate yet durable feel / Lightly lined underwire demi cups / Boning or
reinforced seams / The longline top is a must-have / Vintage-inspired panels are essential / Color blocking
offers a slimming effect / Power mesh and satin tricot channel retro foundationwear / Denim and other treated
wovens make surprise appearances
Colcci
Agua de Coco
Lenny
Adriana Degreas
Blue Man
New, angular bra shapes emerge / Underwire, padded, strapless tops / Bandeaus updated with extra-wide front
notches reinforced with U or V-wires / Pointy diamond-shaped cups / “Floating” cups missing traditional back
closures / Asymmetrical details emphasize the geometric lines / Silicone grippers keep tops in place
Santa Ephigenia
Movimento
Herchcovitch
Cavalera
High-waisted bottoms seamlessly mix into everyday ensembles with fashion-driven prints, fabrics and details /
Key layering piece for wear under sheers / Boyleg cut gives bottoms a more modest, versatile look / Belted
bottoms gain momentum / Mexican serape stripes / Treated denim and high-shine (leather-look) fabrics /
Bottoms are shown with coordinating apparel items and accessories
Lenny
Paula Raia
Adriana Degreas
Carlos Miele
The demure trend continues with breezy blouse cover-ups / From cropped single-button blouses to peasant
tops / Billowy volumes, blouson silhouettes and high-low hemlines / Front ties are a popular styling detail /
Chiffon is the essential fabric / Prints and colors coordinate back to swimwear / Tropical prints are key,
engineered motifs look directional / Blouses are an ideal match for high-waisted bottoms
Cia Maritima
Salinas
Janiero
Agua de Coco
Cropped boxy tops are an easy cover-up for the beach / Rectangular poncho silhouettes / Cropped tees
enriched with tassel trim / The off-the-shoulder peasant top is a must-have / Asymmetrical variations / Roomy
kimono sleeves / Hipster bikini bottoms balance out the proportions
Blue Man
Victor Dzenk
Auslander
Lenny
On-trend maxi skirts are adopted for beachwear / Wide, flowy silhouettes / Sheers are key / Deep slits facilitate
movement and show off suits / Draped details channel sarongs / Skirts sit at the natural waist / The long and
languid silhouette also looks fresh for beach gowns and pants
Carlos Miele
Victor Dzenk
Neon
Adriana Degreas
Dramatic proportions and graphics enliven caftans / Floor-grazing lengths and arm-spanning widths /
Completely open sides or deep slits / Romper and asymmetrical variations / Large-scale, placed graphics
emphasize the expansive silhouettes / Mod color-blocking highlight the boxy shape
Maria Bonita
Osklen
Coca Cola Clothing
Totem
Santa Ephigenia
Maxi shirtdresses function as beach dress and robe in one / Deep V-necks, front slits and back plunges revamp
the silhouette for the season / Breathable sheer fabrics, linen and lightweight cottons / Openwork fabrics or laser
cutout details / Long fringe trimming / Tropical prints lend an instant beach update
Cori
Teca
Adriana Degreas
Totem
Relaxed silhouettes and fabrics transform blazers into a new cover-up / Cropped silhouette is key / Woven shirts
made over with blazer details like notched collars and strong shoulders / Languid silks and lightweight cotton
suitings / Printed linings coordinate back to swimwear / Oversized proportions create the perfect slouchy look
and are ideal for rolling up sleeves
Carlos Miele
Herchcovitch
Lix
Giulietta
Sacada
Crochet reaches widespread appeal for beachwear / Tunics, dresses, skirts and robes / Items feature a rainbow
mix of color and pattern / Doily patterns add to the homespun feel / Crafty knotted techniques look new and
have rich dimension / Openwork fisherman net sweaters perfectly capture the seaside mood