Wes Gordon brought the Carolina Herrera Resort 2024 collection to Rio de Janeiro in a first for the New York label.  At the heart of this celebration is the people of Brazil, boasting a 100% Brazilian cast, walking to a soundtrack of national icon Gal Costa.

“Herrera has such a strong connection to Latin America, and the idea of Rio just felt so mesmerizing and captivating,” said designer Wes Gordon.

A mango-yellow gown had voluminous sleeves elaborately draped to resemble flowers, and its thigh-high slit was accentuated by an oversized bow; a cotton eyelet bralette was worn with a matching ball-skirt, both dyed a fantastic shade of acid green; and yes, that was Isabeli Fontana wiggle-walking in an orange crochet tank top and matching skirt.

There were sporty separates in summer-light twill, and a terrific short suit (worn with a matching crop top) in a herringbone-patterned corded twill that looked like seersucker. Another standout was a mosaic-pattern floral used on a flirty, strapless a-line mini dress.

Mother Nature and the tropical Brazilian climate proved to be the ultimate muse. As guests arrived to enjoy sunset cocktails and a breathtaking rainbow spanning the expanse of the stage, a rainstorm arrived upon the show location for a prolonged and unexpected period of time.

Ultimately, guests were escorted to the adjoining party in a jungle greenhouse built for the occasion, as models were filmed in the rain barefoot holding their shoes, evoking an emotional and romantic image of the Girl from Ipanema.