Carlos Miele looked to Rio de Janeiro in the 1970 s for Resort inspiration. There were plenty of his signature, high-spirited gowns (see: the cobalt blue halter number with puckered silk fuxico detail), but the Brazilian designer has been trying to ramp up his daywear offerings for a while now, and he showed a few looks here that were welcome departures from his normal fare. While two-tone palazzo pants with a high waist or a slick denim suit with flared trousers seemed a little too Charlie s Angels, a white crepe jumpsuit and a coral romper could work with heels or at the beach. And speaking of the beach, Miele showed swimwear for the first time. Considering how much Brazilians love their bikinis, it s surprising that it took him this long to get around to it. The results should be a hit with Miele fans looking for something less formal and expensive.
