The Poko Pano Swimwear Collection
Mercedes Benz Swim Week – The Poko Pano collection was a big hit going into day 2 of the shows at the Raleigh Hotel. Poko Pano’s debut of Spring/Summer 2012 was inspired by Brazil and its traditional colors, symbols, plant and wildlife. The 40-piece collection of swimwear and beach apparel is a timeless theme of the Amazon’s natural surroundings and includes bikinis, kaftans, mini dresses, shirts, skirts and pantaloon pants.
The color palette introduces yellow, brown, red, and green, turquoise, black and white. Reminiscent of the postcard of global tourism, the collection features exotic prints influenced by the Amazonian flora and fauna including bromeliad and giant water lily and tropical delicacies such as guarana, buriti, and pineapple. Paola pays homage to the region’s nearly extinct animal life by incorporating the multicolored plume of feathers found on arara birds, the velvety coats of a jaguar and vibrant scales of river species.
The brand is well known for it’s use of macrame texture which is a tradional handicraft of the Amazon natives. You cannot help but notice the unique elements such as handmade metals, and mixed textures married with the Brazilian handiwork including embroidery and needlepoint blended with local raw materials. Enjoy some of her suits in the 2011 Sports Illustrated issue.
Runway photography by Michael James Cox.
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