Brazilian Clothing Brands: 12 Designers to Know
Brazilian fashion has a signature you can spot across a room: confident color, real craft, and clothes cut for heat, movement and the beach-to-dinner day. These are the Brazilian clothing brands we stock at Acuarela, what each one does best, and where to start with every label.
What makes Brazilian fashion different
Brazil's best designers work with a climate that never really turns cold, so their collections lean on breathable linen, cotton, viscose and crochet rather than heavy wool. Handwork is still central: crochet, beading, embroidery and macramé are often finished by artisans rather than machines. And because so much of Brazilian life happens outdoors, the line between swimwear, resort wear and ready-to-wear is thinner than it is in New York or Paris. A cover-up becomes a dinner dress; a bikini top is styled under a linen blazer.
Brazilian clothing brands to know
Adriana Degreas
Adriana Degreas is one of the world's leading luxury beachwear labels. Expect sculptural bikinis and one-piece swimsuits, chain and hardware details, and resort dresses that read as eveningwear. If you buy one Brazilian swimsuit, start here. Shop Adriana Degreas.
Água de Coco
Água de Coco translates Brazil's landscapes into swimwear and ready-to-wear with artisanal detail: textured fabrics, prints drawn from nature and silhouettes that move from beach to city. A strong choice for coordinated swim and cover-up sets. Shop Água de Coco.
AMMI
AMMI is built on hand-woven crochet made in Brazil, with fringe, open-work and sculptural texture. Each piece takes hours of handwork, which is why no two look quite alike. Crochet dresses, skirts and sets are the signature. Shop AMMI.
Reinaldo Lourenço
Reinaldo Lourenço is Brazilian couture with an architectural hand: strong shoulders, precise tailoring and dresses that hold their own shape. This is the label for weddings, galas and anything with a dress code. Shop Reinaldo Lourenço.
Animale
Animale is contemporary Brazilian design for every day: printed chemises, fluid viscose dresses, natural cottons and denim that move easily from day to evening. Think of it as the polished, wearable core of a Brazilian wardrobe. Shop Animale.
FARM Rio
FARM Rio is the most recognizable Brazilian label in the U.S., known for joyful prints, saturated color and easy silhouettes. If you love a printed maxi dress, this is where to look. Shop FARM Rio.
D-GAIA
D-GAIA is contemporary Brazilian luxury with an architectural streak: noble fabrics, sculpted volume and fluid lines that flatter without fuss. Shop D-GAIA.
BO.BÔ
Founded in 2006, BO.BÔ takes its name from "Bourgeois" and "Bohême": cosmopolitan polish with a free spirit. Refined materials, precise tailoring, prints and embroidery are the brand's language. Shop BO.BÔ.
Vanda Jacintho
Vanda Jacintho makes sculptural, nature-inspired pieces with an artisanal touch that sit somewhere between resort wear and wearable art. Shop Vanda Jacintho.
JOGÊ
JOGÊ is Brazilian lingerie and sleepwear: refined lace, soft silhouettes and the kind of comfort you can wear from morning to night. Shop JOGÊ.
NANNACAY
NANNACAY handbags are made in Brazil: kiss-lock frame clutches with sculpted clasps, paillette pouches, crocheted drawstring bags and wood marquetry clutches, two of them inspired by Rio's Ipanema sidewalks and the Dois Irmãos peaks. Shop NANNACAY.
Costa Brazil
Costa Brazil is not clothing, but it belongs on this list: body oils, creams, fragrance and home scent made with ingredients from the Brazilian Amazon. Shop Costa Brazil.
How to build a Brazilian wardrobe
Start with one hero piece, usually a swimsuit from Adriana Degreas or Água de Coco, or a crochet dress from AMMI. Add a printed day dress from FARM Rio or Animale, then one evening look from Reinaldo Lourenço. Finish with a NANNACAY clutch. Four pieces, and you are dressed for a whole week of travel. Browse every label together in our dresses, bikinis and resort wear edits.
What are the most popular Brazilian clothing brands?
In the U.S., the best-known Brazilian clothing brands include FARM Rio, Adriana Degreas, Água de Coco, Animale, Reinaldo Lourenço and AMMI. FARM Rio is known for prints, Adriana Degreas and Água de Coco for luxury swimwear, AMMI for hand-made crochet and Reinaldo Lourenço for couture eveningwear.
Where can I buy Brazilian designer clothing in the US?
Acuarela stocks Brazilian and Latin American designers online for U.S. customers, including Adriana Degreas, Água de Coco, AMMI, Reinaldo Lourenço, Animale, FARM Rio, D-GAIA and NANNACAY, so you can shop several labels in one order instead of importing from each brand.
Do Brazilian clothing brands run true to size?
Sizing varies by label. Brazilian swimwear is often cut with less coverage than U.S. swimwear, and some ready-to-wear runs slightly small, so check the size guide on each product page and contact our stylists if you are between sizes.
What is Brazilian fashion known for?
Brazilian fashion is known for bold color and print, artisanal techniques like crochet and embroidery, lightweight natural fabrics, and a relaxed silhouette that moves easily between beach, day and evening.