Silk Angel by Tereza Roberts

It is well known, that Brazilians are masters of moda praia, beachwear fashion. Going to the beach is one of the best things to do for most people, on leisure time. Meanwhile, Brazilian fashion goes further than making swimsuits.
The sophistication of Sao Paulo and the robustness of Rio come to the streets of New York City through the designs of Tereza Roberts in her signature collection, Silk Angel. From baby doll swing dresses to long breezy sundresses, Silk Angel captures the relaxed Brazilian attitude, but exudes confidence. With silk being the main material used in her designs, Tereza manages to incorporate leggings with a strapless tops, long flowing dresses that make you dream of Copacabana Beach.

The overall feeling in her designs is a mix of influences, forms, shapes, textures and bright colors that come together to create the sexy and sassy Brazilian way-of-living. I like to call her collection a salute to "Brazilianness" was as much a celebration of the nation's resourcefulness as its exuberance.
 
That character -- of finding a way around every obstacle -- would be a credit to the country's fashion industry, and its economy. Tereza’s designs transform the usual. "If someone says you cannot do that, you don't stand there and say 'OK I can't do that,' you always try to do it, you keep trying, and you keep going and you keep walking, says Tereza. Tereza has been designing for years since she was a teenager in Brazil. Once she arrived in New York she began working to make her dream of a fashion label come true. Using the skills taught to her by her mother and grandmother, Silk Angel was born.

“My customeris someone looking for something different, something that isn't necessarily a trend. People looking for real designers, who develop materials and colors and mix them in unique ways. People who desire new things, and new ways of expressing themselves and communicating something through their clothing. That's the person who wears my clothes”, says Tereza as we toast to her collection as we sip caipirinhas.