HEATWAVE, HIGH SUMMER 2026
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HEATWAVE, HIGH SUMMER 2026

This High Summer, FRESCOBOL CARIOCA invites you to ride the Heatwave - a season shaped by soaring temperatures, salt-heavy air and the unmistakable rhythm of Rio de Janeiro at its most intense. 

At the height of summer, the city slows. Ocean swims become part of the day’s rhythm, afternoons extend under the sun, and dressing becomes instinctive, effortless and fluid. Heatwave reflects a High Summer lived entirely outdoors, where the boundaries between city and sea dissolve beneath the season’s intensity. A palette of sun-faded neutrals, Palm Green, Cacao and deep Teal tones draw on the heat-soaked colours of Rio’s landscape.

Lightweight linen tailoring, relaxed shirting and elevated swimwear define the collection, balancing refined construction with ease of wear. Open-weave knitwear, breathable cotton sets and fluid silhouettes are designed to transition effortlessly between beach and city, reflecting the relaxed functionality of a High Summer wardrobe. Interchangeable separates reinforce the collection's sense of ease and versatility, focusing on movement and modern resort dressing.

Classic swim styles return in bespoke seasonal prints including Copa Paisley, Flor and Cabana Pinstripe, drawing on the graphic language and atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro at the height of summer. References to Copacabana’s iconic calçadão anchor this season's visual identity, elevated through a jacquard fabrication, where the wave motif is woven directly into the fabric itself. New season print Flor plays with negative space forming placement floral motifs that emerge almost like a vision through the heat. 

Beyond prints, our signature swim style, Rio, undergoes an unexpected but considered fabric evolution that blends linen with recycled polyester. Linen swimwear carries the refined texture and natural character of a linen garment with the technical performance required for life in the water. Coordinated dressing defines the season through interchangeable matching sets for seamless transitions for the beach, city and travel. 

Designed to be worn with the sun at its apex, on tiles warmed by its energy. This High Summer sun-bleached tones, fluid tailoring, and weightless fabrics respond instinctively to soaring temperatures - the untamed Atlantic awaits.

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