2011 Maaji Swimwear a cut above the rest
This season we are seeing a lot of designer swimwear brands utilise laser cutting technology which is a cut above the rest (excuse the pun). Laser cutting technology accurately and quickly cuts intricate designs and artwork into the swimwear fabric producing crisp, clean and sealed edges to prevent fraying.
While laser cutting is not a new technique it seems that designer swimwear brands have re-ignited the trend using it to add detail and difference to their collections.
We have seen a lot of laser cut swimsuits in the 2011 Maaji Swimwear Collection Flying Tales.
The Pixel Storm bandeau bikini features a lot of laser cutting on the bandeau bikini top. The bright orange pyramid shapes have been laser cut and are used in layers to create depth to the bandeau bikini.
Similarly, the Maaji Swimwear Geometric Wonder used laser cut pyramids on the halterneck bikini top to add texture.
The same laser cut pyramids are used to highlight the contrasting prints on the Delicate Jeopardy halterneck bikini. In this instance, it is not used as the main feature but rather to highlight the differences in the prints on the bikini.
Laser cutting is also not only used to cut intricate shapes, it can also be used to make interesting trim detailing. For example Maaji swimsuits such as the Flight of Fancy halterneck bikini, the Violet Propulsion bandeau bikini and the Mighty Wings triangle bikini have a laser cut ruffled trim.
Marcela Maciel Swimwear
We recently attended a fashion show in Paris and were lucky enough to stumble across the gorgeous Brazilian Swimwear collection Marcela Maciel.
After taking a look at the bikinis we decided that Marcela Maciel had to be made available to women in Australia. So here we are several months later with a beautiful collection of designer swimsuits that are rich in detail with hand beading, unique mixtures of fabrics, textures and prints.
The designer Marcela knows quite a bit about swimwear design, having graduated from university in 2006 with a degree in Fashion Design. After winning an award for her designs, Marcela was invited to show her collection in Panama. Her swimsuit designs were a huge success and with that Marcela decided to launch her swimwear collection Marcela Maciel Beachwear a year later in 2007.
The Marcela Maciel Collection is a newcomer to the international swimwear world, however Marcela’s passion for design and her creativity has now placed the brand alongside leading swimwear brands such as Maaji Swimwear.
The 2011 Marcela Maciel Collection is influenced by romanticism, delicacy and a touch of sensuality which is evident in the Giselli Bikini. Marcela’s main objective in designing two piece swimsuits is to highlight the femininity and beauty of women. She is inspired by images, colours, textures and details. She has a love of theatre and movies and often uses the costumes as sources of inspiration for her swimsuit designs. Drawing inspiration from the past is also evident in her swimwear designs, always romantic, sensual and womanly.
Marcela has designed a number of different swimsuit styles suited to different body types. The Alegria Bikini and Giselli Bikini for example offer support in the bust while the Alegria also provides more coverage at the rear. The Dionisa Bikini and Benita Bikini are very feminine and flattering triangle bikinis both with a ruffled frill around the waistline and hips. For a skimpier fit, Marcela has created the Isadora Bikini and Jacari Bikini both brazillian bikinis with a slightly frilled trim and tie up sides on the bikini pants. However, her most unique style and one that we are sure will be a winner is the Mirelli Bikini which features a scooped neckline with cross over back straps.
The Marcela Maciel Collection is now available for the first time in Australia at ZAKODA.
