Confessions of a Fashion Writer: Cia Maritima S/S 2011

A journey into the Middle East at Cia Maritima. Brazilian designer Benny Rosset was greatly influenced from the Middle Eastern desert this season. The inspiration actually came from an Arabian folk tale book, “One Thousand and One Nights.” The fantasy and splendor from the folk tale influenced the collection and worked perfectly for the modern day women ready to take a journey to the Middle East. The ideas were visible on the stunning variety of exotic desert prints that were offered in the swimsuits caftans and tunics. The Saharan color palette of water green, bright yellow, lilac, nude and military green dominated the collection. On a selection of pieces there was the Arabian sentiment with appliqués of jewels and gold coins. The bikini and bathing suits are tremendously stunning with the incredible cuts that compliment the feminine figure. The Cia Maritima look is pleasurable and ready for a journey into the Middle Eastern paradise.

The show was held in a beautiful show space with Arabian style gold background with visible stars in the design. Brazilian Supermodel Isabeli Fontana opened the show in a coral print bikini paired with a gold necklace and bracelets with a beige platform heels. There was a great selection of bikini’s and bathing suits came in a wide range of cuts and styles that would flatter the perfect feminine figure. Caftans and tunics were offered in a nice selection of Saharan prints that would work perfect for a nice day by the beach. The collection was tremendously sensual but also maintained a sense of discreet elegance with the gold appliqués and vibrant colors.

Admired pieces in the collection were the lycra and jersey bikinis and bathing suits that came in beautiful Saharan prints and flattering cuts. Caftans offered in lilac and a lilac print was remarkable and stunning.

Benny Rosset proves to us that Brazil is definitely the best place in the world to acquire swimwear. Innovative prints and sexy cuts that compliment the feminine figure is the key component for his success. With this collection he inspires the Cia Maritima customer to take a nice holiday to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The Cia Maritima woman is sexy and ready for her next adventure into the Middle East. –Brent Billiman, Sao Paulo, Brazil.