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In 2012, Raassi was called “One of the Most
Fearless Women in the World” by Newsweek Magazine. Tala Raassi has stated that she "aims to celebrate the beauty of the woman’s body through her designs and empower women all around the world to follow their dreams." For Tala Raassi, “fashion is freedom.”.
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After moving to the States and studying fashion marketing, Raassi opened a high-end boutique in
Washington DC where she oversaw all aspects of business from construction, buying, and merchandizing to finance and payroll. While shopping for her boutique in SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil during fashion week, Raassi
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became inspired to design her own line of swimsuits, Dar Be Dar. Raassi later left the store and started traveling the world to find the best fabrics, manufacturers, and suppliers, ultimately selecting
Medellin, Colombia for production.
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