Rio de Janeiro Fashion Week, which ran from April 14 to 18, celebrated its return to the Brazilian fashion calendar after a ten-year hiatus. The aim was to reposition the city as an international fashion center and attract global buyers.
In order to streamline the national schedule and reduce overlaps, IMM organizers moved São Paulo Fashion Week to the second half of the year. The first half was reserved for Rio.
The event was strongly supported by the city government as part of a broader economic development strategy. It was estimated to bring in 100 million Brazilian reals (17 million euros) and attracted around 30,000 visitors.
On the runway, the collections went beyond traditional beachwear. The designers presented more sophisticated and versatile silhouettes. These are intended to appeal to a broader, international market shopping for spring or fall.
Black minimalism
The presence of black, minimalist and architectural looks on the catwalks marked a conscious shift by the designers. They left behind traditional, vibrant and colorful stereotypes to redefine Brazilian fashion.
Dendezeiro SS27 by Hisan Silva and Pedro Batalha
A black, asymmetrical, one-shoulder midi dress with a striking side cutout and a thigh-high slit.
Handred SS27 by André Namitala
A black, one-sleeved, high-necked silk shantung blouse and skirt with a fuchsia balloon hem.
Normando SS27
An elegant black off-the-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical draped silhouette and a high side slit.
Karoline Vitto SS27
A black, asymmetrical, short-sleeved top with a cut-out at the shoulder. Paired with a draped, ruched, high-waisted maxi skirt.
Suits
There were always echoes of classic men’s suits on the catwalks. This proved that the designers from Rio had embraced the global shift towards “structured sophistication”. They reinterpreted the men’s suit, focusing on quality and moving away from the years-long dominance of streetwear.
Aluf SS27 by Ana Luisa Fernandes
A cream button-down shirt with short sleeves and knotted cuff details. Plus high-cut, wide pleated trousers with a belt, tie, vest and jacket, all in gray or red pinstripes.
Apartamento 03 SS27 by Luiz Claudio Silva
An oversized white blazer with green pinstripes, gold hardware and floral detailing at the shoulder. Matching vest and trousers.
Helo Rocha SS27
A white pussy-bow blouse under a three-piece cream suit. This consisted of an oversized one-button blazer with structured shoulders, a mother-of-pearl button vest and wide pleated trousers.
Lucas Leao SS27
An oversized beige blazer with structured, padded shoulders and notch lapels, worn over a light turtleneck. Matching wide pleated trousers and a white tutu with ostrich feather fringes.
Open network structures
Crochet, lattice knits and other open mesh structures are part of Rio’s fashion identity. Cover-ups that can be worn from day to evening reinforce an idea of “coastal luxury” and elevated craftsmanship.
Angela Brito SS27
A textured, straw colored and asymmetrical mini dress with intricate open weave and crochet details.
Apartamento 03 SS27 by Luiz Cláudio Silva
A white, structured and sleeveless midi dress. Above this is an elaborate, oversized mesh throw made of silver-colored fringes and metallic accents.
Blue Man SS27 by Sharon Azulay
An asymmetrical green halterneck dress with a side cutout. It consists of a handmade crochet net with fringes and an orange patchwork section.
Patricia Viera SS27
A blue crochet mesh midi dress with gold floral appliqués. Including a blue bodice and navy blue crochet knit briefs.
One shoulder swimsuits
Brazil is known for its high-quality swimwear, which is usually associated with skimpy bikinis. This season, however, Rio designers proved they can create swimsuits and two-piece sets for all body types. The one-shoulder silhouettes looked particularly fresh.
Karoline Vitto SS27
A candy pink one-shoulder swimsuit with a thin spaghetti strap, side cutout and metallic silver accents.
Blue Man SS27 by Sharon Azulay
The bikini consists of a one-shoulder top with braided straps. Paired with low-rise trousers with unique double-braided side cutouts in a blue and white batik print.
Lenny Niemeyer SS27
A black one-shoulder swimsuit with a teardrop cut-out on the chest. A mosaic decoration highlighted the shoulder and side.
Salinas SS27
A brown bikini with an asymmetrical, one-shoulder top. It is decorated with a hand-embroidered crystal bird motif. Matching trousers.
Opulent maximalism
For all its minimalist aspirations, Rio also embraced an opulent maximalism that celebrated Brazilian heritage. These richly decorated designs particularly emphasized the quality of the craftsmanship.
Lenny Niemeyer SS27
A black turtleneck sweater and skirt decorated with long, blue-black filaments with an ombre effect reminiscent of feathers.
Isabel Capeto SS27
A white textured crop top with a yellow and white striped hem and large black bows on the sides. Plus a voluminous, floor-length skirt with elaborate embroidery and feathery, raffia-like material in shades of pink, yellow and orange.
Lucas Leao SS27
A sleeveless, mid-length dress made of yellow and caramel “feathers”. These fabric cutouts were created using 3D printing and laser cutting.
Misci by Airon Martin
A sleeveless, floor-length dress with a fitted, open-knit bodice that flows into a voluminous, feathery skirt.
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