Designer Spotlight: DESPI

With so many great swimwear collections out there it's sometimes hard to stand out in a crowd. Somehow Brazilian designer Despina Filios has not only managed to stand out, but stands heads above the rest.  Despi launched in 2007 and has been taking the world by storm. Her suits have been featured in some of the top fashion magazines around the world. Inspired by the vibrant life in Rio de Janeiro her collections reflect the color, style, and patterns that make Despi one of a kind. They are known for their playful, flirty and sophisticated style with exaggerated detail and embellishments such as leather, stones, crystal and beading. 

One of the things that Despi's loyal customers love about the brand is the coverage options they provide. Their suits come in both Full and Brazilian cut which really caters to the demands for a variety of options when it comes to coverage.

With such a wide variety of cuts and styles picking just one suit from their newest collection may be hard to do. So if you are struggling to decide I say buy them all! But let's just say that you are looking for one great option for now, I would definitely take a look at the amazing selection of one-pieces in this year's 2015 line. From sweetheart necklines, cut-outs and amazing patterns and embellishments these one-pieces will have you looking stunning all summer long. 

For us here at AWB Despi will always hold a special place in our hearts as it was the very first brand that we carried oh so many years ago. It has been amazing for us to watch their stylistic journey and to see their line evolve and change just as we have over the years. So enjoy a sneak peak of some of our new favorites from Despi 2015 and see why they are definitely a Designer to Love!

Shop bikinis, one-pieces, cover-ups and more HERE

Behind the Scenes at ABEST-The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers

Our Senior Buyer is live from ABEST, The Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers, this week checking out the hottest trends and best designers in São Paulo, Brazil. While we wait for her official reviews of who and what is in and out, we thought we would wet your appetite with a little glimpse of some of the amazing stuff she has seen so far!

Designer after designer, there is no shortage of beautiful swimwear, coverups and accessories. The colors are fresh, the prints exciting, and the suits... to die for!

A quick peak at some of our favorite prints and styles so far.  We are sure there will be many more to come before ABEST is over!

What trends are you loving and what are you hoping to see this year?

Shop the trends and more HERE!

Before we debut our Amazing New Designers & Brands 2014 collections, we invite you to shop our Pre-Labor Day Sale! Stock-up on your favorite designers must have one-pieces, bikinis, cover-ups while supplies last.

Take 10% OFF one item use coupon code: LSALE10; Take 15% OFF two items use coupon code: LSALE15; Take 25% OFF three or more items use coupon code: LSALE25 at All Wet Beachwear!

Elle Brazil October 2012

More Iza! Izabel Goulart, the model featured in the current Cia.Maritima campaign that we shared last week, has a vibrant editorial in the current issue of Elle Brazil. Two standout pieces in the editorial include a strappy yellow and leopard monokini from Cia.Maritima 2013 collection and a futuristic crop top with fringe lined arms by Brazilian designer Triya. We were equally pleased to see the addition of so many toned male models lol. What is not to like?