Published: Wednesday, 10th March, 2010 4:30pm

Latest St Martin's collections bursts with Brazilian soul

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Top Danish women's clothing brand, St Martin's, is devoted to 1960s Rio De Janeiro style for this spring summer 2010.

The complete collection bursts with Brazilian soul and energy - from boho blouses to multi print peasant skirts and flowing jumpsuits, perfect for style conscious women looking to add some jazz into their daily wardrobe.

True to form, print and colour play a huge part in this season's St Martin's. The pleasure-seeking theme comes through in the kaleidoscope of colours and prints on offer. Flower power prints are popular throughout the collection, as are transfers of original 1960s Bossa Nova posters and intricate paisleys.

The colour spectrum ranges from earthy browns to raspberry reds, and lavender to turquoise, bringing a vibrant and rhythmic sense of euphoria to the collection. Coming straight out of the Barrios, embroidery also features heavily this season. Flora inspired needlework dances across waists and bands under busts for ladylike retrospective glamour.

St Martin's shapes for spring summer focus on fluidity and ease, making them perfect for lounging around the beaches of Rio. Loose fitting peasant blouses in both cotton and sheer gauze and richly embroidered gypsy dresses define the collection in a wide array of materials, from silk to chiffon.

Cropped psychedelic waistcoats and slouchy pants add another layer to the relaxed Brazilian summer of love vibe.

Key items to look out for from St Martin's include the richly embroidered and intricately printed batwing Milina dress, which features a dizzying variety of swirling floral and paisley prints. The cropped Primula jeans are also a key piece of the collection; loose, pleated crotch teamed with the super skinny and ruched legs make them bang on trend for spring summer. Full of bohemian energy, the Norma blouse is perfect for throwing over bronzed bikini clad bodies and features a rich, clashing array of prints, from leopard to paisley and spotted.

Destined to have its wearers aching to do the Samba in the sand, St Martin's is available from Grace's in Athlone.