• Sonia De Mello’s So De Mel swimwear and resort wear is infused with the influence of her native Brazil. “So De Mel was born of a desire to see changes, re-create a modern approach to beachwear, and to introduce the U.S. market to my country’s own philosophy when it comes to beachwear,” the Montecito studio owner says. (<a href=“http://www.christyschuler.com”>Christy Schuler</a> photo)” class=”wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-370697″ data-id=”370697″ src=”https://www.noozhawk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/1000-sodemel_portrait.jpg”/><figcaption class=Sonia De Mello’s So De Mel swimwear and resort wear is infused with the influence of her native Brazil. “So De Mel was born of a desire to see changes, re-create a modern approach to beachwear, and to introduce the U.S. market to my country’s own philosophy when it comes to beachwear,” the Montecito studio owner says. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Montecito model Tiana Geifer is in the pink with a So De Mel two-piece high-rise swimsuit. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Model Tiana Geifer sports a So De Mel beige one-piece swimsuit. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Sophie Haber of Montecito models a So De Mel shirt dress. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Tiana Geifer shows off a white So De Mel swimsuit with fringed shawl. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Lucy Bidwell models a black and white print bikini and pink blouse. (Christy Schuler photo)
  • Sophie Haber. (Christy Schuler photo)

Bill Macfadyen is Noozhawk’s founder and publisher. Contact him at wmacfadyen@noozhawk.com, and follow him on Instagram: @bill.macfadyen. The opinions expressed are his own.