Adriana Degreas Summer 09

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Adriana Degreas is celebrated today as the “Bain Couture designer” from Brazil and is noted for her use of sophisticated cuts and shapes for swim collections adorned with genuine accessories.

Her style mixes the French technique of moulage which creates a worn or antiquing effect on textiles that recalls a 1970′s energy. Ever since she was a young girl playing with fabrics from her parents’ company she has been inspired by her grandmother’s taste for Emilio Pucci, Andre Courreges, Azzedine Alaia and Pierre Cardin and her collections today reflect this heritage.