Opera Swimwear

The collection of luxurious and unique designs available at Opera Swimwear has earned the New York City-based organization a reputation celebrated by some of the foremost fashion authorities in the world. Founded by Head Designer Sueli Costa in 1998, Opera Swimwear designs have been featured in acclaimed publications such as the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues since 2001, Maxim, FHM, Cosmopolitan, and the Spain issue of Vogue, among others. Moreover, in 2005, Sueli Costa was invited by the world-renowned Swarovski Kristallwelten (Crystal World) to create a one-of-a-kind swimwear piece to be featured on their annual catalog, where Ms. Costa represented the United States among renowned designers from around the world.

The luxurious and exclusive creation was also showcased at Barcelona Fashion Week and in Paris at the Salon de la Lingerie. Sueli Costa's creation is now on permanent display at the Swarovski museum in Austria. Opera Swimwear by Sueli Costa touts high-end swimwear and accessory lines that are complemented by a full array of handcrafted, embroidered items that include crochet swimsuits, beach bags, sandals, and beach covers.

The collection also includes eco-friendly products that are developed by a highly skilled team of artisans, such as knitters, painters, embroiders, and seamstresses. Sueli Costa brings over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry to the Opera Fashion Group as she strives to bring new concepts to life with the finest raw materials from around the world. The unique and intricate designs are embellished with gemstones, handmade cotton lace, glass beads, and murano glasses, as well as Swarovski crystals. More about these unparallel creations and the company, including an extensive gallery, is available at OperaSwimwear.com.

A long-time member of the fashion community, Sueli Costa is also a former runway model with many appearances in various 1970s and '80s publications in Brazil.