Made in Brazil

Speedo Sundays: Edilsonmania

I have to admit that even I am a little tired of Edilson at this point, but considering the pictures below were taken by Marcelo Krasilcic when I was in New York back in March, I had to post them.

The pictures above will be featured on the upcoming issue of Junior magazine, which hits newstands on May 20.

More pictures and videos from the edit with Edilson coming later in the week. Make sure to also check out the behind the scenes videos which were previously posted here and here.

A Semana: Kylie And Madonna On Tour, Tom Ford, SJP, And The iPhone

Kylie Minogue unleashed her KylieX2008 Tour in Paris this past Tuesday, and it looks like it is as camp as you would expect it to be. Why can't a Brazilian producer bring the show to São Paulo?

According to Billboard.com, Madonna's tour to promote Hard Candy will kick off on August 23 on Cardiff, Wales, and will include between 50 to 60 shows total. Dates for the "Sticky and Sweet Tour" (yes, that is what Madonna is calling it this time) have been announced today, and Brazil is not yet on the schedule even though there is already a Brazilian site claiming to have tickets for a December 9 date in Rio. Since the New York concerts coincide with my birthday, you know what I want as a gift.

Madonna's Hard Candy debuted on the top spot of the Billboard 200 chart, while Leona Lewis' debut single Bleeding Love regained the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Marc Jacobs took his hot new date (who just so happens to be Brazilian) to the Met Costume Institute Gala.

Ohlala mag has brand new pictures of Edilson Nascimento.

Check out the cover of the new adult Abercrombie & Fitch catalog.

Tom Ford is expected to land in São Paulo around May 18 for the launch of his boutique inside Daslu. One can only hope he will stay for Gay Pride.

Sarah Jessica Parker is also expected in São Paulo for the grand opening of the massive Cidade Jardim mall, for which she got a reportedly $600K to star in the ad campaign. My friend Ricardo told me to read her interview on New York magazine this week, and I suggest you do the same.

No airport hangars this season: the Chanel Cruise 2008 collection will be shown at the Raleigh hotel in Miami Beach on May 15.

The illegally unblocked iPhone has become a huge status symbol in Brazil in the past few months. I know more people here than in New York who have purchased one, even though most of the phone's functions are not supported by national carriers. Luckily for all the illegal iPhone users, Claro announced yesterday that it is in talks with Apple to become the official distributor of the phone in the country by the end of the year.

I tested an iPhone for a week last year, but decided to stick to my Blackberry instead, so the gadget I am really coveting now is the new Blackberry 900, which will feature 3G technology.

The French Get Another Dose Of Edilson

Edilson is not only featured in a very sexy spread for the May issue of TÊTU, but his half-naked butt also graces the cover of French M Mensuel magazine.

More images from M Mensuel as soon as I have them.

Edilson Hits The Beach

Just got a clip from Edilson Nascimento shooting an edit in Malibu (in a swimsuit, of course).

Video via Vision Model Management.

Too Sexy For Monday: Edilson For TÊTU

As promised this past Friday, here is an exclusive look at the new issue of French TÊTU magazine, featuring Brazilian model Edilson Nascimento photographed by Greg Vaughan.

I saved the sexier pictures for after the jump. Make sure to check them out. Warning: semi-NSFW.

Exclusif: Edilson For TÊTU

My friend Greg Vaughan shot Brazilian Edilson Nascimento for TÊTU magazine last week in New York, and below is a very exclusive preview.

The issue of TÊTU with Edilson hits newstands on Monday. More pictures coming next week.

Edilson's Underwear Extravaganza

Brazilian model Edilson Nascimento is keeping busy in the US for the past two months. He recently shot a new underwear campaign for International Jock in Los Angeles, and the result is already online. More pictures after the jump.

Speedo Sundays Special Edition

Since I was bombarded with emails about Edilson's video posted last weekend, I decided to make an exception today and post another behind the scenes clip of the spread he shot for Junior #5 in New York last month.

This is the last video I will be posting until the issue of Junior with Edilson Nascimento hits newstands in two months. Expect more of him as soon as the magazine is out.

More at: Speedo Sundays With Edilson

Speedo Sundays With Edilson

The fourth issue of Brazilian Junior magazine has not even hit newstands, but here is a very exclusive behind the scenes look at the spread I did in New York with model Edilson Nascimento for the fifth issue.

Marcelo Krasilsic shot the story, and it was great to work with him since I am a big fan of his work. Can't wait to be able to show you the entire spread when the issue comes out.

Edilson is with Major Models in New York. Book him asap.

A Semana: Vogue Hommes, Edilson, Elite Squad, And Manhunt

The new Vogue Hommes International is out, with Josh Beech on the cover shot by Hedi Slimane.

Chad White sizzles in the new V Man, and provides lots of wardrobe ideas for the upcoming Black Party.

Brazilian model Edilson Nascimento is getting a lot of buzz lately, and he has only been in New York for a little over a month. Read an interview with him at Connex 24.7.

The era of fashion conglomerates has begun in Brazil. This week Forum designer Tufi Duek announced that he will be selling his label to group AMC Têxtil, owner of Colcci and Sommer, for a reportedly R$ 250 million. Tufi Duek will remain as creative director for at least the next three years.

Elite Squad (or Tropa de Elite), winner of the Golden Bear in Berlin, is set to make its US debut at the Tribeca Film Festival next month.

Brazilian soccer player Roberto Carlos stars along with David Beckham in the new Pepsi commercial.

MixBrasil and Manhunt have joined forces again this year to elect the 10 hottest Brazilians on Manhunt. To apply all you need is a Manhunt account and some hot pictures of yourself. The winner will score two plane tickets to attend São Paulo Gay Pride on May 25, as well as an iPod Nano and VIP tickets to Pride parties. If you think you've got what it takes and you happen to reside in Brazil, send an email to manhuntpromo@gmail.com with your name, age, Manhunt ID, and four pictures.

In Rio? Then celebrate the Easter holiday tomorrow at The Original Brazilian Pool Party at Clube Internacional de Regatas, starting at 5pm.

Life Is Hard

Working with Brazilian model Edilson today in New York. The kid is a total sweetheart, has a killer bod, and is represented by Major.

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A Semana: Gay Rights, Big Brother, Edilson, And Celine Dion

The exchange rate for the US dollar dropped 0.81% and closed at R$ 1.711 yesterday, the lowest exchange rate to the Brazilian real since May of 1999.

Am loving this: a 27-year-old from Pontal, in the countryside of São Paulo, was fined R$ 14,880 (or approximately USD$ 8,500) for calling an openly gay 48-year-old man a "fag" and throwing a beer can at him at a gas station. It is the first time this fine is put into practice by the State since the creation of law nº 10.948 back in 2001. FYI, the law ensures penalization for discriminatory behavior towards homosexuals, and up until this week all previous claims had been filed for lack of evidence. In this case, the police was actually on the scene.

Muscled Big Brother Brazil contestant Fernando, who was eliminated this week, says he may consider posing naked for a gay magazine.

After spending two hours locked in a glass box without moving last night, openly gay contestant Marcelo maintains his leader status on the show. However, the highlight of yesterday on Big Brother was watching Rafinha have to run out of the shower in a swimsuit to complete a stupid task.

Make sure to check out the pictures of Brazilian newcomer Edilson shot by Greg Vaughan. The kid is with Major in the US.

Givenchy is bringing sexy back by hiring Justin Timberlake as the face of its new men's fragrance.

Out magazine takes you through a day in the life of Andre J.

Jawbone Films puts together a gay rugby drinking party to sell earpieces.

Thought I was the only one obsessed with Celine Dion? Think again. Four Four takes Celine's insanity to a new level.