Fashion stores Brazil

Havaianas are a must-have item to bring back from Brazil, for oneself or as a gift. In Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo, there are shops dedicated to them. In this large store in the Jardins district, you can find the entire collection of the famous Havaianas flip-flops and make your own exclusive creations by mixing colours and accessories with the help of the staff. Riding the wave of success, the famous brand has expanded its product range. Normans will find great rubber boots. Flip-flops will be dressed up in beautiful finery.

Carnival is an integral part of the life of the Cariocas, even if this year will not be marked by this rite, for the first time since 1912. In Casa Turna you will find everything for Carnival: indescribable costumes in feathers, sequins, rhinestones, to rent or to buy. The Mecca in this matter. Several other addresses in the Rua dos Passos to complete your festive outfit for D-Day! Of course, you'll be interested if you plan to attend this major event, and these can also be good gift ideas.

In this shop, which offers the creations of an association of 20 women-artisans, you will find many pieces (each of which bears a label with the name of the artisan, to whom the profits of the sale are donated): beach dresses, vests, scarves, jewelry, bags... most of them made with crochet, which is very popular in Brazil. The shop has also diversified, thanks to the help of the governmental organization Cagece, into the production of recycled plastic bags

The bikini is associated with the beaches of Rio. You can buy them on all the beaches of the country at street vendors (which also have a terminal for credit cards). But the Mecca of the bikini has a name, it's the Bum Bum store. Bum bum literally means "the buttocks". In short, this brand of swimwear do Brasil is the best known for dressing the beautiful Cariocas and Brazilian women in general. You can find them at (almost) any price but in this neighborhood, quality has a price... rather high.

Near the Porto imperial pousada, the Flavia Aranha concept store is a beautiful encounter. To enter this store, you have to take off your shoes to walk in the sand. This is probably to shed light on the approach of the brand from Sao Paulo, which offers women's clothing made with respect for the people who collaborate in the project and the environment. All dyes are natural and the manufacturing process integrates traditional techniques in accordance with the principles of sustainable development.