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The VELA Collection
LAPIMA’s creative director, Gustavo Assis, was inspired by the shape of nautical Latin sails, used in traditional Brazilian watercraft, for the latest collection, VELA.
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The Vela Collection features colours inspired by the most traveled seas, in the state of Ceará, within the Northeast region of Brazil.
Beautiful sunsets produce vibrant hues of red, orange and amber along the horizon, which fade into the blue ocean breeze.
This stunning combination of complementary shades is reflected throughout the VELA Collection.
ABOUT LAPIMA
Founded in 2016 by entrepreneuring couple Gisela and Gustavo Assis, LAPIMA is an independent Brazilian luxury eyewear brand.
From the studio-studio in Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, 100% original eyewear comes out, developed by the creative team led by Gustavo and inspired by natural and human landscapes - from the exuberance of the different Brazilian biomes come the colour palettes, from architecture and plastic arts, the angular, mathematical shapes, and from the joyful, expansive culture of the Brazilian people, the generous dimensions of the cellulose acetate used in the frames.
To ensure the highest quality, LAPIMA employs over 30 artisans from the local community who make the accessories in house, alongside the designers. There are more than 30 stages of production, similar to a sewing workshop, where everything goes through the human hand.
The same care is applied to the sourcing of raw materials and the brand only works with suppliers known for their high standards, integrity and social responsibility.
The collections are distributed in Lapima's flagship shop in the Gardens district of São Paulo, and via the brand's website. Lapima is also present in more than 30 countries through various points of sale, selected opticians or multi-brands such as Bergdorf in New-York, By Marie in Paris or A'maree's in Los Angeles.