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The Opera Swimwear lines are designed by Brazilian trend setters, Sueli Costa and Gabriela Pires.The lines can be described as a combination of beauty and sensuality with a touch of elegance and sophistication. Opera Swimwear and Opera by Sueli Costa are rich in details, such as hand embroidery, beading, hand knitting, and hand painting, resulting in attention from well-recognized magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Lucky and Maxim, just to name a few.In 2005, Sueli Costa was among worldwide top designers chosen to create a special swimsuit for the Swarovski annual catalog. This unique piece is now part of the Swarovski museum in Austria.The brands stay on the minds and tanned bodies of international women, top models, fashion editors and photographers from all over the world.The designers collaborate with Brazilian nonprofit organizations, by employing seamstresses and artisans from low-income communities to sew, embroider and knit and to do all the craftsmanship incorporated into their lines. They also prefer to work with eco-friendly suppliers whenever possible.Sueli Costa, who already has over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, has been designing her collections with her daughter and business partner Gabriela Pires. Gabriela has been following in her mother's footsteps since 2004 when she returned from Milan after attending Marangoni, one of the most prestigious fashion schools in Europe. Gabriela has recently released her GabiKini line at the Miami Swimshow this past July.The GabiKini 2010 collection is very girly and rich in vibrant colors, prints, and beautiful designs.PRESS

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Sports Illustrated 2009Julie HendersonSports Illustrated 2008 - Danica Patrick Sports Illustrated 2008Selita EbanksSports Illustrated 2007 Veronica Varekova Sports Illustrated 2007 Veronica VerekovaSports Illustrated 2007 Carolyn MurphySports Illustrated 2007 All Star ReunionCampus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Campus Girls USASwimsuit Calendar 2009Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007Maxim Hometown Hotties 2007MaximFHM 2008FHM 2008WWE Divas Candice MichelleWWE Divas Kelly WWE Divas MariseSwarovski CatalogSports Illustrated 2005 Jessica WhiteWWE Divas CoverWWE Divas Maria KWWE Divas Trish StratusPorthole Cruise MagazinePorthole Cruise MagazineFHM 2003Sports Illustrated 2003 Petra NemcovaSports Illustrated 2003 Bridget HallSports Illustrated 2002 Shakara Ledard Sports Illustrated 2002 Shakara LedardSports Illustrated 2002 Shakara LedardSports Illustrated 2002 Ana Beatriz BarrosCONTACT

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