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Lotta Vaher expresses her desire for an Estonia where traditional folk costumes are a common sight rather than a source of debate.

Ioanna Papantoniou, a celebrated Greek set and costume designer as well as the founder of the Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, passed away at the age of 90.

Nicolai Cleve Broch, a popular Norwegian TV star, is set to debut in a theater production of 'Jungle Book,' reveling in the opportunity despite his successful television career.

The former National Costume Museum in Argentina will close permanently to make way for a new cultural space aimed at emerging artists, set to open by the end of the year.

The Met Gala 2026 will embrace a dress code focused on celebrating fashion as a form of embodied art.

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley reflects on her recent BAFTA win, sharing her emotions and upcoming plans for the Oscars.

The theme for this year's Met Gala will be 'Fashion is Art,' coinciding with the upcoming exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A pet costume contest featuring dogs, a cat, and a chick took place in Bagé, Brazil, promoting traditional culture while supporting a charitable cause.

Mona May, a renowned costume designer, discusses the increasing popularity of 1990s fashion and its emotional significance in today's culture.

The article reveals behind-the-scenes details of Prince William's stag do, including a drinking game proposed by Harry and costumes worn during the celebration.

Thai police used a traditional lion costume to apprehend a serial burglar at a Lunar New Year fair in Bangkok.

Influencer Jaquelline Grohalski debuted as Grande Rio's Muse, showcasing the injuries her costume inflicted after the parade.

A shrub costume featured in Bad Bunny's performance, used by over 350 performers, has been sold for R$ 26 thousand on eBay.

Grande Rio faced several issues during its parade, resulting in booing from the audience and a confrontation between the school's president and the crew of queen Virginia Fonseca.

Virginia Fonseca explained that the removal of part of her costume during the samba school parade was planned in advance and that negative audience reactions did not affect her experience.

The Liga Independente das Escolas de Samba has established the order of criteria reading and tie-breaking methods for this year's Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro.

Virginia Fonseca's debut as the president of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's drum section faced technical issues that raise questions about potential point deductions for the school.

Virginia Fonseca's debut at the Sapucaí was overshadowed by chaos and costume malfunctions, leading her to remove a heavy accessory mid-performance.

Virginia Fonseca faced issues with her costume during her debut performance leading the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, raising questions about potential point deductions.

Virginia Fonseca faced wardrobe malfunctions during her debut as the queen of the Grande Rio drum corps, struggling with her costume throughout the parade.

Virginia Fonseca goes live on Twitch to showcase her preparations as the queen of the Grande Rio parade, highlighting her technological costume and a tribute to her boyfriend, Vinícius Júnior.

Sabrina Sato showcased a 40-kilogram costume during the parade of Unidos de Vila Isabel, drawing attention to the meaningful representation of Brazilian culture.

A mermaid costume in Olinda's carnival serves as both an attention-grabbing spectacle and a mystical point for festival-goers to seek advice and share their emotions.

A creative costume designed as a chemical bathroom highlighted sanitation issues during the Olinda Carnival, sparking discussions about the adequacy of public facilities for revelers.

The 'Luiza in Canada' meme has been revived after 14 years, with a carnival participant in Olinda honoring her husband through a themed costume.

Luma de Oliveira supports Virginia Fonseca's reinterpretation of her iconic Carnival costume featuring a collar with the name of the football player Vini Jr.

Juliana Paes makes her return to Sapucaí after 17 years, dazzling in a Dolce & Gabbana costume during the Carnival celebrations.

Television viewers have recently noticed the frequent appearance of a French figure skating coach, Benoît Richaud, at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Juliana Paes will honor all the muses who have reigned under Mestre Ciça during the Unidos da Viradouro parade.

Fabíola Andrade showcases her Aphrodite costume at the Mocidade parade, celebrating Rita Lee and promoting messages of love and sexual freedom.

Atardecer Dwsk is incorporating his graffiti art into the costume design for the contemporary ballet 'The Black Swan', running from February 12 to March 8, 2026, at Chapultepec Castle, Mexico.

The Independent League of Samba Schools has announced that 'costume' will serve as the tiebreaker for the Carnival 2026 evaluations in São Paulo.

In the São Paulo Carnival, costume will serve as the initial tiebreaker if samba schools receive the same score.

French choreographer Benoit Richaud is gaining attention at the Winter Olympics for his quick costume changes while coaching multiple athletes.

A capybara in Brazil's Pantanal made headlines for its unique appearance at Carnival, covered in aquatic plants, showcasing a sustainable costume.

The disappearance of 19-year-old Guilherme Faria Tomaz during a hike turned into a humorous costume at the Olinda carnival, reflecting the incident's viral status on social media.

The quirky Dunkirk carnival saw contestants showcase their best seagull screeches, with Laurie Duhaudt winning the title dressed in elaborate costume.

Singer Iza demonstrates the mechanism behind her smoke-emitting serpent costume during the Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade in Brazil.

Vanessa Rangeli debuts as the queen of the Acadêmicos de Niterói during the special group parade, showcasing a dazzling costume equipped with lights.

Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp surprised his followers on social media with a cowboy-themed look as he prepared to participate in a traditional festival in Germany.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show featured popular 'grass bunny' costumes now being sold for $5,000.

This article explores the work of costume designer Artemis Isouflari in creating costumes for the movie 'Kapodistrias,' focusing on the iconic outfits worn by actor Antonis Myriagkos.

Presenter Sabrina Sato wowed at the Gaviões da Fiel parade as she donned an elaborate 'flower of the forest' costume, symbolizing the harmony between humanity and nature.

Sabrina Sato has captured social media attention with her stunning first look for the São Paulo Carnival, featuring a spectacular costume and accessories.

The winner of ITV's 'The Masked Singer' was revealed to be Keisha Buchanan, the singer from Sugababes, known by the costume 'Moth.'

Carla Perez starts her farewell to the children's trio 'Pipoca Doce' at Salvador's Carnival, honoring Xuxa with a costume inspired by her paquitas.

Singer Joyce Alane pays tribute to the cultural heritage of Pernambuco by performing at Galo da Madrugada in honor of Mestre Vitalino.

A reveler dressed as a chemical toilet, complete with a beer holder, became a highlight at the Galo da Madrugada carnival event in Recife, Brazil, captivating onlookers with his humorous take on practicality.

A free children's Carnival event will take place in Boa Vista, Brazil, featuring mask-making workshops and a costume contest.

Maria Aparecida de Souza, a veteran samba dancer in Curitiba, inspires new generations through her longstanding dedication to the city's Carnival and her role in costume creation.