Brazil’s history has it that on 27 January 1881, and after two decades of witnessing the cruelty derived from the pervading slave trade while working in the port of Fortaleza, Francisco José do Nascimento gathered… Of Heroic Dragons and Intrepid Designers: Dragão Fashion Brasil celebrates 15 years of promoting Brazilian sartorial talent
It’s a sunny and warm morning in early April 2014 when the international press van that carries me arrives at a wide and leafy street in the exclusive and affluent neighbourhood of Jardim Europa in… Paula Raia Spring/Summer 2014/15 Womenswear: A celebration of Brazilian cultural identity through fashion, folklore and femininity
As I examined the mood board for Brazilian label Tufi Duek’s latest collection during a preview of the garments that would be shown on the runway of São Paulo Fashion Week on 31 March 2014,… Tufi Duek Spring/Summer 2014/15
Although this stunning house has been completed for a few years, every time I look at photographs of it I confirm that it is most probably my ideal holiday abode. Located on an island near… The most beautiful homes in the world: House in Paraty, Brazil, by Marcio Kogan
As days in the northern hemisphere get shorter and colder as an unequivocal indication that winter is swiftly approaching, my thoughts turn to warmer and sunnier climates. While perusing a few websites to indulge my… The most beautiful homes in the world: Villa Greda, Brazil
When it comes to writing the history of a nation, the gathering of facts from the past by historians and journalists is often overlooked, turning the reality of political conjuncture and cultural heritage into an… Movimento HotSpot: a celebration of Brazil’s creative talent
Founded in 2009 in Rio de Janeiro, beachwear and accessories brand Frescobol Carioca has been catching the attention of buyers and critics worldwide owing to the stylish way in which it embodies the leisurely and… Frescobol Carioca: Style the South-American way
For those who have at least a passing interest in the fashion designed and produced in Central and South America, it is undeniable that the menswear offering originating from that part of the world is… R. Groove Menswear Spring/Summer 2014
In most parts of the world, fashion and its associated industries have developed a number of categories that have served to compartmentalise and address the needs and interests of manufacturers and end-users. Over the last… Lenny Niemeyer Spring/Summer 2014
Brazilian fashion designer Alexandre Herchcovitch, whose eponymous main line of women’s ready-to-wear has been one of the highlights of São Paulo Fashion Week’s official calendar for years, unveiled the Spring/Summer 2014 collection for his diffusion… Herchcovitch Spring/Summer 2014