One of the fashion industry’s pre-eminent luxury swimwear designers, Gabriela Pires was ‘born’ into this business. Before taking her first breath, Gabriela was already purchasing clothing fabrics in Rio de Janeiro while still in her mother’s womb! In between her first moments on earth until now, Gabriela has followed the fashion industry around all life’s corners. After moving to Miami at an early
age, Gabriela then headed to Italy to study fashion at the Istituto Marangoni of Milan. She then took her talents to the fashion capitol of the world, New York City, starring in her first New York City Fashion Week at the age of 21. In 2009, Gabriela opened her first New York City-based swimwear showroom on Broadway, followed-up by her guest-designing her very own line for the renowned Opera Swimwear in 2010. Adding another vertical to her already astounding repertoire, Gabriela debuted her lingerie designs via her very own brand, The Panty Box, in 2012. At this same time, she opened a brick-and-mortar boutique for the line in the NoLita district of Manhattan. Following years of dedication and determination in launching her illustrious Gabriela Pires Beachwearluxury swimwear line, the brand was first featured in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, the Super Bowl of all swimwear showcases. Taking her God-given Brazilian roots and combining them with a generation’s worth of experience in the fashion industry, Gabriela has developed Gabriela Pires Beachwear into a force to be reckoned with. From styles and cuts to fit all shapes and sizes, Gabriela Pires Beachwear dares you to show-off on your next beach excursion. And the best part of all:Gabriela ensures each piece of swimwear is crafted with the same careful, motherly touch that sifted through the various clothing fabrics with her in her youngest days in Rio de Janeiro.
