FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COSABELLA MARE INTRODUCES ITS 2010 SWIMWEAR COLLECTION Mix and match pieces with vivid colors for a Mediterranean & Moroccan holiday

July 15, 2009 (Miami, FL)- Inspired by the far corners of the Mediterranean Sea, Cosabella Mare introduces its 2010 swim and beachwear collection. Each group represents a stop on this exotic voyage. Travel from the pirate port gold of Asilah, across the sand swept Sahara to the Moroccan coast; from the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini and up the mythic mount Olympia, to a colorful splash of Sol and Sienna in Italy’s Panarea and Salina Islands.

The Cosabella Mare 2010 collection:

ASILAH A decorative tile inspired print on glossy microfiber trimmed with gold accents. Silhouettes include a adjustable tri , demi cup halter top which fits as good as a , low-rider string , tankini for the women who wants a bit more coverage and brand new one-piece that fits both as a bandeau and a halter. Color scheme of Asilah can be mixed and match with both Sienna in white and Sol in bright periwinkle. Aslish’s beachwear pieces show the same tile print in ultra lightweight cotton. The group’s tunic functions as a cover up while the long and short dress are double lined to be worn as ready to wear.

SILVANA A relaxed active wear assortment of a raglan t-, tank dress, mini dress, and capri pant. Designed in supple pre-washed cotton Pima in colors bermuda, bright periwinkle and white each colors pulls from the collections solid and printed swimwear color stories.

MOROCCO Shown in both deliveries this Moroccan style ethnic paisley print works Cosabella’s signature solid groups Sienna and Sol. The group’s colors ways incorporate the print in shades of pink and blue in a halter-top, padded tri top, low-rider and string bikini. Morocco’s beachwear is offered in both Cosabella viscose jersey and extremely practical light washable silk in a long dress with crisscross back, short dress and tunic.

SIENNA Sienna, one of Mare’s signature solid groupings that focuses on shapes inspired by the 1950’s. Bodies include a bandeau top with detachable strap, adjustable tri top, push up top, string bikini, bikini, tankini and brand new v-neck one piece intended to flatter any figure with its built in cups and ruched center detailing. Colors this season will make any floor pop in cyclamen, aubergine, white and jade in glossy microfiber. Sienna’s beachwear assortment follows with the easy and versatility of the swim pieces. Racer back cami, cover up, short criss cross dress and long dress in viscose jersey with gold beaded accents in bright periwinkle, black, cyclamen, white, indigo and aqua.

OLYMPIA An eye catching striped print on a black base of glossy microfiber available in two colors ways cyclamen and aqua, Olympia is slated to be 2010’s bestseller. Olympia’s youthful yet chic designs include a bandeau top that’s features built in cups and a detachable strap for added comfort and support, adjustable tri top with gold trim detailing, halter-top, low-rider string bikini, low-rider bikini and new remarkable deep v-neck one-piece. Olympia’s one-piece designed to create a chevron type stripe that meets at the bust line to focus attention on the wearer’s slimmest area.

SOL Cosabella long running basic swim assortment Sol has a color and shape for everyone. This season colors, which can be mixed the collections prints are bright periwinkle, black, raspberry, aqua, cruise blue and white in a demi cup, padded tri top, string bikini, bikini, low–rider bikini and backless one-piece.

SAHARA Cosabella is celebrated for their use modern graphic prints in black and white. This season is no different; Sahara is an African inspired range with matte buckle details. Sahara shown as a bold print and Sahara Solid in black and white solids, this presents an additional way the customer can mix and match pieces: bandeau top, halter top, bikini, low-rider hotpants and ultra sexy low cut front one-piece. Coordinating beachwear to Sahara in viscose elastane jersey are a tunic dress, short dress and long dress each with contrasting solid borders.

DELPHI Beachwear fit for a Greek goddess, Delphi is fashioned in soft laundered linen with delicate crochet trim and mother of pearl buttons. The group’s tunic, short dress and long dress in black and white add a level of sophistication to the 2010 collection.

TERRY Produced in a soft stretch terry cloth jersey Cosabella’s Terry pieces stand out with sporty shapes ideal for the beach or at home in a sassy , mini , robe and in bright periwinkle, white and cyclamen.

SALINA Cosabella’s unique twist on color blocking. Offering bold mix and match bottoms and tops that combine popular microfiber with a sheer mesh. Intense colors combinations of violet/ green, orange/ violet and black/black in a padded tri top, push up, low-rider string bikini, bikini and hotpant command attention no matter where you are. Additional solid sheer mesh cover up will be shown in green, white, violet, chocolate, black, blue, mandarin, turquoise and yellow to complete any look.

SANTORINI Named for a small archipelago of islands off Greece’s mainland is Santorini a wrinkle washed lightweight cotton that has been dipped dye for a stunning tie- dye effect. Santorini is comprised of the essential pieces you need to vacation in the Greek Islas: over sized , kaftan, short dress, long tie neck dress, roll up and pants. Each available in bright Mediterranean color combinations of cruise blue/white, violet/green, orange/ violet, lime/ chocolate and turquoise/jade.

MYKONOS The next island is Mykonos shown in a conceptual Grecian blue title inspired print with solid indigo borders and hardware. Mykonos’s bandeau top, halter-top, low-rider string bikini, low-rider bikini and one shoulder one piece are each refined while still remarkably trendy and fun.

PANAREA A distinct abstract print reworked for a swimwear and beachwear capsule that includes an adjustable tri top, push up top, low-rider string bikini, tie side bikini in shiny micro fiber. Beachwear items in a washable silk and jersey include a short dress and tunic each with a contrasting solid border.

### About Cosabella

Founded in 1983 by the husband and wife team Ugo and Valeria Campello, Cosabella is a leading designer of intimate apparel that is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Cosabella is headquartered in Miami, Florida; its collections are manufactured in Italy. In addition to offering an impressive assortment of fine , Cosabella recently expanded its collections to include swimwear, apparel and .

For additional information, please visit www.cosabella.com or contact:

Valeria Campello Shanon Kogler (PR Coordinator) [email protected] Sample inquires 305.253.9904 ext 1101 [email protected] 212.213.3675 x3