rich of tips and useful comments about truly carioca habits, sense of fashion, and way of life in general this light reading is ideal for a first sight into local day-to-day coolness.

published by  Casa da Palavra, Um Mergulho no rio (a dip in rio) by Marcia Disitzer is a sparkling and innovative work exploring the history and development of fashion in rio in the 20th century, considering how it developed in line with social and cultural trends of the period.

Coastal culture only began to truly take root in the early 20th century, and it has since flourished with style and sophistication, bringing the city's beaches and inhabitants international fame and admiration.