Designer Robert Young discusses the political activism woven into the costumes of his band, Vulgar Fraction, which participates annually in Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival celebrations.

A reveler dressed as Oscar-nominated actress Fernanda Torres holds a cutout depicting theacademy ... "Fernanda Torres' Impersonators", during a pre-Carnival street party where some dressed as ...

Going full carry-on transforms everything – from how quickly you exit airports to which streets you confidently stroll down ...

Oxum and other African deities, known as "orixas," will be honored by most of the 12 samba schools competing from Sunday to Tuesday in the famed Carnival parade, with celebrants relaying a story ...

The Russian model-turned-actress was bedazzled from head to toe in her sparkly attire and posted a couple of pictures from her Carnival debut ... matching over-the-knee cutout heels, all in ...

Her dress featured a structured bodice with intricate cut-out details offering a contemporary twist on classic elegance. The silver fabric shimmered beautifully under the lights, and the fit-and ...

Another showstopping layer added to the ensemble was a pair of feathery black wings with blue appliqués and glittery over-the-knee cutout heels. Related: What Is Carnival? Everything to Know About the ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart ... so she could arrive in time for the early-morning Carnival party “Heaven on Earth”.

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer ... so she could arrive in time for the early-morning Carnival party “Heaven on Earth”.

A vendor pulls through a crowd of revelers a cart carrying a cooler of ice cold beverages at the Heaven on Earth pre-Carnival street party ... Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she ...