A new collection, beautifully dressed guests, and Veuve Clicquot Champagne set the scene for an evening celebrating fashion, artistry, and Brazilian sophistication.
On October 15, 2026, Costa Brazil’s Hudson Yards space welcomed guests for Acuarela × Costa Brazil: The New Era of Beauty, an evening that brought Latin American fashion into conversation with Brazilian beauty and design.
The reception unfolded with polish and warmth. Refined surroundings, carefully considered details, and gracious hospitality created an elegant setting for discovering the collection. Guests enjoyed delicate hors d’oeuvres and Veuve Clicquot Champagne while moving between conversations and the pieces on display.
The guests themselves contributed to the occasion’s visual appeal. Flowing silhouettes, distinctive jewelry, botanical prints, and shades of gold and soft blue complemented the interior’s warm palette. Personal style became part of the evening’s atmosphere, reflecting the individuality at the heart of Acuarela.
The presentation of a new collection offered an opportunity to explore the designs up close, appreciate their details, and see how color, texture, and silhouette came together beyond a digital image. Surrounded by art and contemporary design, the pieces felt at home in a setting devoted to beauty in its many forms.
For Acuarela co-founder Tania Fabiani, the gathering offered a compelling expression of her vision: bringing Latin American creativity to an American audience through thoughtful curation and personal connection.
A Distinctive Latin American Perspective
Co-founded by Fabiani and Brazilian designer Marcelo Quadros, Acuarela is a luxury multibrand platform dedicated to introducing Latin American designers to a wider audience. Its U.S. debut took place in Greenwich, Connecticut, in May 2025, establishing a project shaped by entrepreneurial ambition and a clear creative perspective.
The name Acuarela, Spanish for “watercolor,” captures the spirit of the platform. Different design identities come together within a shared palette, each retaining its own character.
Its debut selection included Marcelo Quadros, DGaia, Reinaldo Lourenço, Lauf, Agua de Coco, Ammi, Rayo, and Leelah. Together, these names introduced a broad interpretation of contemporary dressing, encompassing relaxed resort pieces, expressive occasionwear, accessories, and distinctive approaches to feminine style.
The platform’s appeal lies in the opportunity to discover these individual voices through a coherent, carefully assembled selection.
Tania Fabiani: A Personal Connection to Design
For Fabiani, Acuarela’s relationship with Latin America is deeply personal. Having grown up in Brazil, she brings firsthand familiarity with the region’s culture and creative energy.
In an interview with The Local Moms Network, she explained that the inspiration for Acuarela came partly from recognizing how many exceptional Latin American luxury designers remained relatively unfamiliar to U.S. consumers. Her ambition was to introduce an audience to the artistry and cultural character behind their work.
Her longstanding appreciation for Marcelo Quadros’s talent was another important influence. Their collaboration gave the project a foundation of personal trust and shared creative conviction.
That background helps explain Acuarela’s distinctive character. Its selection reflects a founder’s relationships, cultural experience, and individual sense of beauty. There is a personal point of view behind the platform, giving its different designers a meaningful connection.
Fabiani has also spoken about expanding Acuarela’s designer roster, strengthening its U.S. presence, and building its community through thoughtfully curated events. The Hudson Yards gathering gave that approach a tangible form, allowing guests to encounter the project through conversation and shared experience.
The Value of a Curated Eye
Acuarela places craftsmanship, cultural identity, and thoughtful selection at the center of its approach. Its platform brings established designers together with emerging names, encouraging discovery across a range of creative perspectives.
This curatorial role is particularly valuable when introducing designers to a new market. A considered selection can help a customer understand an unfamiliar label, recognize its distinctive qualities, and imagine how a piece might become part of her own wardrobe.
The company also states that it maintains direct commercial relationships with the designers and brands it represents, supported by verified sourcing arrangements and an internal inspection process before products are offered for sale.
These practical foundations support the pleasure of discovery. Customers can explore new names within a platform that pays attention to both presentation and provenance.
At the Hudson Yards event, that curatorial sensibility extended into the surroundings. The relationship between the clothes, the interior, and the guests created a cohesive impression without diminishing anyone’s individual style.
A Natural Dialogue with Costa Brazil
Costa Brazil provided a fitting setting for the occasion. Founded by Francisco Costa, the brand draws on Brazil’s natural landscapes and botanical heritage in its approach to beauty and personal care.
Its presence within Acuarela’s selection extends the platform’s perspective into fragrance, skincare, and everyday rituals. Acuarela’s editorial materials place Costa Brazil within a broader exploration of how design shapes the way people live.
The platform has also highlighted home and decorative brands including By Gabs and Tania Bulhões, reflecting an interest in the objects and surroundings that give daily life its character.
The Hudson Yards gathering brought this wider perspective into focus. Fashion, beauty, art, and interior design shared the same space, connected by a Brazilian sensibility and an appreciation for thoughtful detail.
An Evening Shaped by Personal Connection
Among the gathering’s most appealing qualities was its intimate scale. Guests sat close to the speakers, listened, and shared in an atmosphere that felt welcoming and engaged.
This proximity gave the evening a personal warmth. It offered an opportunity to understand the people behind the project and the perspective guiding their choices.
Fabiani’s contribution to Acuarela lies in bringing those elements together: designers with distinctive identities, an audience open to discovery, and settings that allow a connection to develop naturally.
At Hudson Yards, that vision found an elegant expression. The collection, the beautifully dressed guests, and the attentive hospitality created an occasion with a clear sense of character—one that introduced Acuarela’s world through the experience of being part of it.
