Brazilian Bikinis

Since 2002, Maaji has been creating eclectic and unconventional swimwear that is fun fashion with a mix of shapes, textures, and fabrics into one of the hottest swimwear lines on the planet.  These suits are amazing, many being reversible giving you endless options.  There success has grown with each collection and resulted in a very loyal following. Featured in many of the world’s top fashi...

Salinas has been a leader and innovator in women’s fashion swimwear for years and helped shape the look and image of the swimwear industry as we see it today.    Founded in 1982, Salinas began creating fashion statements for women gracing the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, and has since grown into one of the most dominate, influential,  and relevant swimwear lines in the world employing over 500  ...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Cia Maritima swimwear. “The collection was launched in its native Sao Paulo in June 1990. Since its inception, Cia.Maritima has staged annual runway shows in Sao Paulo, and has also shown on the runways of New York, Miami and Europe. In its shows, the collection has been worn by the world’s top models including Giselle Bundchen, Naomi Campbell, Karolina K...

We recently returned from the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week held every year in beautiful Miami South Beach at the ultra Chic, Raleigh Hotel. An amazing time to meet with friends, fashion designers, and see the latest creations from the worlds top swimwear designers.   Beautiful woman, Movie stars and the biggest celebrities fill this “gorgeous South Beach hotel stands out as a masterpiece among...

We get this question all the time, where does the name Butterflies and Bikinis come from? To answer that question, here is a little back ground on how Butterflies and Bikinis began. My husband Robert, has been in Import and Export for many years and traveled the world and  South America extensively. One country he fell in love with in particular due to the amazing people, friendships, scener...

Inspired by the world's eco-conscious efforts, the 2010 Poko Pano Collection celebrates Brazil's most beautiful and natural attraction, The Amazon.  The collection was a way to show people, "that you can find beauty from things we take for granted in our daily lives," says Poko Pano designer Paola Robba. Check out the "Mosha" Bikini pictured left! Paola captured the rainforest by using...

Luli Fama is one of the HOTTEST swimwear lines on the planet. Featured in most every major Fashion, and Swimwear magazine including Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, fine boutiques and online stores such as Butterflies and Bikinis, Luli Fama is a Bikini sensation.  Originally born in Cuba, founder Lourdes “Luli” Hanimian, had a strong desire and passion to be an innovator in the fashion ind...

L*Space Brazilian Bikini and One-Piece Swimsuit There are so many different bikini bottoms styles available today from, Thong, Tanga, Brazilian cut, Moderate or full cut bikini bottoms. Which style do I prefer, which looks best on me, what am I comfortable with and willing to try? It wasn't that many years ago when a Brazilian bikini, Thong, or skimpy cut bottom was only worn by only the ...

OndadeMar is one of Colombia’s premier luxury swimwear designer and manufacturer founded more than 10 years ago expanding its products portfolio to satisfy every woman’s complete need for luxury and resort lifestyle products. Over the years, Onda de Mar has set the standard for fashion trends by designing apparel with a subtle Latin flair, carefully crafted to enhance a woman’s natural beauty. ...

Swimsuit Sizing can often seem like one of life’s cruel little jokes. Manufacturers appear to have an inordinate amount of difficulty in deciding on the universal prototype of a size 6 (or any size for that matter). Thus, the size that may have fit and worked wonderfully in last year’s swimsuit may be causing you great disappointment in the next season’s swimsuit search. In addition, manufactur...