Agua Bendita, from Colombia, enjoys a cult following in USA. The luxury South American swimwear brand employ a strong network of local females who are able to work in their own homes to support their family. The artisans use their handmade skills to create ultra-feminine resort-style dresses and swimsuits.
Bold tropical and botanical prints are commonly found in South American swimwear and is perhaps one of the most striking signatures of the labels from the region. PatBO, pictured, and Palmacea are both known for creating exclusive nature-inspired prints for their swimwear that are reminiscent of the continent's surroundings.
BRANDS
Adriana Degreas
Brazil
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Adriana Degreas is the famous Brazilian swimsuit brand known for her bold, fun prints and cuts that infinitely flatter the female form.
Agua Bendita
Colombia
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Agua Bendita is the brand's main line of feminine luxury swimwear. The label's dresses and swimsuits are all handcrafted by talented women who work from home in Antioquia, Colombia.
AZULU
Colombia
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AZULU is a Colombian household label that specializes in feminine resort wear. Known for its classic linen pieces, the brand oversees production in-house in Bogota, Colombia to exacting standards.
Capittana
Peru
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Capittana is a Peruvian label creating swimwear embellished with beautiful floral prints. Its foundations lie in female empowerment with the quality garments handcrafted by at-risk women and solo mothers in Lima.
Johanna Ortiz
Colombia
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Johanna Ortiz is the namesake label of the Colombian swimwear designer. She manufactures in her hometown of Palmirato to conserve the artisan skills passed through generations. Find elegant beachwear and cotton dresses in unique silhouettes.
Juan de Dios
Colombia
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Juan de Dios is a Colombian resort and swimwear brand creating imaginatively sculptural pieces that are also reversible. Find elegant pieces in bold block colors and prints inspired by nature.
Maaji
Colombia
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Maaji makes reversible swimwear in Colombia. Tropical style prints are paired with bold block colors on the reverse so you can enjoy two looks for the price of one. The label has planted more than 100,000 trees and leads beach clean-up efforts.
Palmacea
Colombia
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Palmacea is a Colombian swimwear brand known for timeless cuts and its use of modern nature-inspired prints. Handmade in Bogota.
Peixoto
Colombia
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Peixoto is a Colombian resortwear brand making figure-flattering swimwear with the perfect amount of support and sexiness.