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.

Marcia Disitzer conducted a wide range of interviews in the preparation of this text, and explores all of the seminal icons in the evolution of beach culture: bikinis, bossa nova, the sarong, surfers, sports and snacks - Art, culture and politics are interrogated with intellectual rigor and curiosity, set alongside beautiful illustrations, sketches, clippings, advertisements, catwalks and photos from and about the period.