After the Soccer World Cup, Brazil hosts the Summer Olympics . Chita prints, multicolored flowers, exotic fruits and pop colors, Brazil warms our wardrobe . "Impossible to miss this trend" for the artistic director of Monoprix, Nathalie Cottin . After a trip to Brazil and multiple meetings, she designed a fashion collection inspired by the world of 5 Brazilian women : Ana Luisa and Sylvia two painters from the Bahia region, artists Rita Lessa and Isabelle Tuchband and stylist Isabelle Capeto . We asked him more about this fashion coming straight from the beaches of Rio de Janeiro.
What are the key elements of a Brazilian fashion?
It is a very colorful fashion , even fluo ! There is a lot of pink, red, yellow, green but also tropical motifs with cocoa, hibiscus and exotic fruits. T-shirts and dresses also feature portraits of women , graphics and always very colorful.
What is the essential piece of fashion in Brazil?
Without any hesitation: the tong . It is undeniably the flagship accessory of Brazilian women. There is also the bikini , and Brazilians bracelets , which are very easy in the summer.
Is this tropical and colorful style going to everyone?
Of course ... provided you assume it and feel good inside. For me, it's a style of clothing that gives a smile and makes you feel more free . In addition, with the approach of the summer, one tends to feel less stressed and to let go with fashion. Do not hesitate to wear bright colors, even when you are round.
Can we adopt a Brazilian look in winter?
There is no winter in Brazil, so it's a little delicate ... Down there, we wear flip-flops, swimsuits and pareo throughout the year! But you can always wear a colorful t-shirt or tropical pattern under a black jacket or spice up its look with a few brightly colored accessories like a collar or cuff .
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