Rio Fashion Week took place between April 14 and 18 at Pier Mauá, with some off-site shows. The event was promoted by IMM, a sports and entertainment company also responsible for São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW). From this year, SPFW will be held in the second half of the year, focusing on autumn/winter fashion. Rio will be responsible for spring/summer fashion.
The 20 brands that showed each brought their unique DNA to the runway. It is impossible to speak of trends with such a diversity of styles. The common denominator was the handmade element, which is increasingly being used in the search for something genuinely national. FashionUnited Brazil has gathered the most interesting looks below.
Pirarucu leather hot pants, a brand signature, with a square-cut top Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A relaxed shirt with tailored straight-leg trousers and a bag in the menswear look Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Aluf
A tailored blazer with yokes and wide-leg trousers, with a slouchy suede bag Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Light-coloured palazzo pants, top and vest, with a wooden beaded belt, effortless elegance Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Normando
A top with an organic neckline and a pencil skirt with vertical slits Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Trousers with transversal cut-outs and a blazer with topstitching and loose threads Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A dress with an ombré print Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
The same ombré print from the previous dress is repeated on the shirt with a different collar Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Salinas
Bikini with a triangle top Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Bikini paired with transparent trousers Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A wide-leg look in yellow with earthy accessories Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Neon leggings with a wide parka, an athletic look Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Patrícia Vieira
A leather dress with a defined waist and floral motif Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Swimsuit and shirt in leather patchwork Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A fitted dress constructed from leather patchwork over fabric Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Hisha
Wide-leg trousers and a sheer shirt with embroidered details Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A feminine look with beaded fringes and embroidery Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Handred
A skirt with a bubble hem Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
The knit top features embroidered appliqués Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Blueman
A swimsuit with a plunging neckline Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A tri-colour bikini with a wave pattern Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A swimsuit with macramé detailing Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
The menswear look features sheer fabric and a World Cup theme Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Angela Brito
Asymmetry in the wrap dress with a buckle Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Asymmetry and a wrap detail on the skirt, similar to the dress in the previous photo Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Karoline Vitto
Fluidity in the dress layered over a bra Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Sensuality in the long dress with cut-outs Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Helô Rocha
Sheer fabric and embroidery with bugle beads and crystals Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Lace and sheer fabric Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A ribbon hem, corset and metal belt Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Apartamento 03
A damask blazer, palazzo pants and a shirt with rouleau fringing Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Overlapping fabric flowers and leaves Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Bermuda shorts, a wide blazer and a blouse; the petals are repeated on the lapel and sandals Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Adidas
A dress constructed from overlapping parts of garments Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Denim shirt and trousers Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A dress with tulle ruffles; the stripes are interspersed with the fabric Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Misci
Asymmetry and tile-like appliqués on the hips Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Wide-leg trousers with a side pleat; fringed glasses serve as a mask Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Bermuda shorts and a jacket with a yoke and pockets that extend below the hem Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Argalji
Bold colours and asymmetry Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Fluidity in the long dress Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Asymmetrical neckline, volume and draping Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Isabela Capeto
Floral appliqués on the long dress Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Delicate appliqués form a pattern Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A dress with vertical appliqués and a bow at the waist Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Lucas Leão
Fabric petals and a corset Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Shorts and a blazer in menswear tailoring Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A wide, cinched blazer with straight-leg trousers Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Dendezeiro
Appliqués on the waist of the mullet dress Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Volume sets the tone Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A play of tones in the trousers and shirt Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Lenny Niemeyer
Architectural proportions and volumes in the swimsuit Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
Embroidery on the finish of the cut-out in the swimsuit Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight
A swimsuit and a long, flowing cover-up Credits: @Launchmetrics/spotlight This article was translated to English using an AI tool.
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