The road to prominence for ingenuity began in 1981 when Karla Colletto joined with her sister and partner-in-fashion, Lisa Rovan, to start their own design company 
creating custom pieces ranging from sportswear to bridal gowns. Noticing a gap in 
the designer swimwear market, Colletto decided to apply her fine tailoring, modern lines, and couture aesthetic to swimsuit design. For over 30 years, designer Karla Colletto has redefined swimwear
 with each new collection, utilizing innovative fabrics of the highest quality paired with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. Season after season, Colletto blends fashion-forward-thinking with her signature sense of whimsy to create designs that stretch the boundaries of swimwear. Karla Colletto manufactures all of its garments in its factory in Virginia, ensuring a couturier-like quality by using only the most skilled tailors and luxurious materials.