Made in Brazil

If The Michael Kors Girls Did Drag...

They would have looked like the models on Monday's Dior resort show, which was pure poolside perfection, and full of Brazilian faces: Daiane, Flavia, Camila, Michelle, and Drielly.

Resort has officially become my favorite season. Perhaps because it is less intense, the collections look more fun, bright, and actually wearable. I mean, had you seen Daiane Conterato looking that slightly cheerful before?

UPDATE: my friend JD Ferguson just sent me some exclusive backstage shots of Drielly, Daiane, Camila, and Flavia.

This year for Halloween I may just go as Flavia on the Dior resort show.

Double Stick Tape

Anna Wintour may have tried to steal the scene last night at the Met Costume Institute Gala channeling an alien cocoon in Chanel Haute Couture, but it was La Bündchen who got all the attention in a super sexy Atelier Versace gown, accessorized with a hot football player.

Next year Ms. Wintour better pair Francisco Costa with a shorter celeb. He looks like a hobit next to Liv Tyler. Same goes to Thakoon, who had probably the second best date of the night, Raquel Zimmermann.

Visit Style.com for more red carpet pictures, and read Cathy Horyn's blog for her take on all the action.

For a video about the new Superheroes exhibit, check out Wham Bam Pow at the NYT, and Models.com.

A Semana: Andreia Schwartz, Superheroes, Hard Candy, And Gay Pride

Andreia Schwartz is milking her 15 minutes of fame. After being deported from the US a month ago, she posed wearing nothing but an I (Heart) NY shirt for the May issue of Brazilian men's magazine Sexy. Madam Schwartz is also shopping for someone to write her biography, and working on a miniseries for TV properly entitled Lady Manhattan.

Talking about sexy spreads, the latest issue of Genre features hot male models in underwear at the beach.

16-year-old Wanessa is the latest Brazilian featured as Model Of The Week at Models.com.

Model Caroline Trentini graces the cover of Korean W.

Tim Gunn wants Nina Garcia back on Project Runway, and so do I.

Style.com has a really cool take on the upcoming Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibit, which opens at the Met Costume Institute on May 7.

Madonna's Hard Candy finally dropped today. I have been listening to the album a lot, and so far I am digging She's Not Me, Incredible, and Dance 2night. If you are still skeptical about Madonna's venture into hip hop, make sure to read the album review from the NYT. Her Roseland concert will air live tomorrow night on MSN.

CSS has put its new track Rat Is Dead (Rage) up for free download on the web.

Singer Rufus Wainwright signed a deal with the Gay Pride Association of São Paulo to promote his concerts in the country, which will coincide with Gay Pride weekend.

Tickets for Gay Pride parties at The Week are already on sale. You can purchase them online in advance at Ingresso Rapido.

Anna Wintour Would Die

If she ever saw the latest issue of Brazilian Vogue , with Flavia de Oliveira on the cover. Aside from the pictures of newcomer Vanessa Cruz shot by Jacques Dequeker, and the beautiful advertorial for Iguatemi mall with Flavia, the issue manages to feature four totally boring spreads with exclusively black clothes for fall. How groundbreaking is that? And it gets worse, a Tufi Duek dress with silk roses appears in two editorials on the same issue, and two almost identical Gloria Coelho tulle numbers with sequined flowers are featured only a couple of pages apart. Was anyone paying attention?

As much as I like RG Vogue, a Brazilian twist on Vogue with gossip features, I am officially begging Conde Nast to buy the Vogue name back from Carta Editorial in São Paulo, and make sure that the country starts producing a better version of the magazine. We have the hottest models, great photographers, stylists, and even cool fashions. There is no excuse for putting out such a cheap product month after month.

A Semana: Hard Candy, Project Runway, SJP, Gianecchini, And Raquel

Arjan Writes has an exclusive review of Madonna's Hard Candy, and news about the next Killers album, set to be produced by Confessions On A Dancefloor's Stuart Price.

Leona Lewis' debut album Spirit hits stores today. Get a copy asap.

Brazilian designer Mario Queiroz launched a new men's jewelry line at BaselWorld last week.

Alexander McQueen opens his first LA boutique today.

Casting for the second season of Brazil's Next Top Model has already started. Am hoping Sony will also cast a new panel of judges to make the show more fun and camp.

It looks like Project Runway is saying Auf Wiedersehen to Bravo, and moving to Lifetime.

Rumor has it that Sarah Jessica Parker was tapped to star in the ad campaign for São Paulo's Shopping Cidade Jardim, which opens its doors for the first time this May.

I love the fact that actor Reynaldo Gianecchini reads the paper shirtless every morning by the window of his apartment in Rio (and that Extra has pictures of it).

How do I get my hands on the new Handbook while I am in Brazil?

Ohlala interviews Michael Lucas.

Models.com has more pictures of La Zimmermann in the new issue of Hercules.

Osklen Gets A Nod From The NYT

Brazilian label Osklen is having its best international press month ever, with a feature on the latest Vogue, and also on the new issue of The New York Times' T magazine Spring Travel issue. Osklen's printed sneakers, already a major hit with the Brazilian boys, are destined to become a success in the US as well this spring.

Surprisingly, at $195 they are cheaper in the US than at Osklen stores in Brazil.

Strike A Pose: Gisele, Raquel, Carol, And Oskar

The latest issue of Vogue, with La Bündchen and LeBron on the cover, is as Brazilian as Vogue America is ever going to get. Other than the biggest Brazilian export on the cover, Carol Trentini is on pretty much every feature, La Zimmermann has the hottest spread, and Oskar Metsavaht of Osklen gets a full-page nod.

And to think that the four of them are all Southern (like myself). More scans from Raquel's edit with Bryan Clay and Trentini's with Michael Phelps after the jump.

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.

A Semana: Gisele, CFDA, Madonna, Bears, And A New Mega Club

Gisele's bum is up for sale, sort of. Christie's New York will be auctioning a collection of photography from collector Gert Elfering next month, and portrait of Gisele by Irving Penn is expected to go for over $30,000.

A pregnant Alessandra Ambrósio was in Rio this past weekend shooting the new campaign for UK retailer Next, and RG Vogue has pictures.

The 2008 CFDA Fashion Awards nominees were announced, and Brazilian Francisco Costa got a nod for Womenswear Designer Of The Year for his work at Calvin Klein. He is up against Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs. The ceremony will take place June 2.

Tom Ford, who was nominated for a CFDA for Menswear Designer Of The Year, is going to father a child in 2008.

Uniqlo invited four international designers to create capsule collections. Brazilian Juliana Jabour was one of them, so expect lots of striped jersey dresses hitting the stores this month.

Madonna was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Justin Timberlake last night: "The world is full of Madonna wannabes. I might have even dated a couple. But there truly is only one Madonna."

Seal will be touring Brazil from March 26 to April 3, with shows scheduled in São Paulo, Rio, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre.

The recent boom in the Brazilian gay bear market will result in the opening of a new bar in São Paulo right around Gay Pride in May. There are already three bear parties happening in the country: Bearland, Woof, and Ursound.

Another massive gay club is set to open in São Paulo later this month, on March 29. Created by the owners of Bubu Lounge, Megga Fun will open on Saturdays only, meaning it will be an alternative to the muscle boys who do not want to go to The Week. The club will hold 3,000 people.

Openly gay Big Brother Brazil contestant Marcelo is up for elimination tonight against my crush Rafinha. I am voting for Marcelo to go as Rafinha is the only reason to watch the show. Besides that, Marcelo is just too freaking annoying.

The Last Auf Wiedersehen Of The Season

I cannot even begin to tell you how happy I was to be in New York to watch the Project Runway season finale last night with my friend Matthew. I had been following this season illegally on YouTube since Bravo put an end to its deal with iTunes, and it is certainly not as exciting as watching it on an actual TV screen. I also realized last night how much I love and miss bad American television as Matthew introduced me to a new guilty pleasure called The Moment Of Truth.

In case you have not watched the Project Runway finale yet, stop here. My thoughts on the show and the winner are after the jump.

Obsessões: Lanvin, Flip, Time Capsule, And Raf Simons

In order make things more personal here, here is a list of things that I am digging at the moment (a.k.a. what I would like to spend my money in next week in New York).

Lanvin hi-tops: the spring sneakers in suede with copper toes manage to look even cooler than last fall's in satin. I just have to find a way to justify their price tag, or get some really cool Nikes instead, especially because I can never find cool sneakers in Brazil.

Time Capsule: I haven't upgraded to Leopard yet, but this is the perfect excuse to do it. Apple's newest gadget allows you to seamlessly back up 500GB (or even 1TB), and also acts as a wi-fi station.

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder (in orange): because I want to start featuring more video content here, and this is probably the easiest way to do it. It is cute, small, and can record up to 60 minutes of footage.

Raf Simons for Eastpack: because it actually makes me WANT to wear a backpack, and it is also probably the only thing by Simons which I can afford.

I also need to get a watch (one that will not be robbed easily in Brazil so that I don't have to fear for my life while wearing it). Any suggestions?

It's Fashion Week In Milan And...

Miuccia Prada switched gears as expected, and the summer explosion of prints and patterns muted into a somber palette for fall. While some of the looks had almost a clerical note to me, others induced a strange new take on sensuality thanks to the designer's obsession with lace. The clothes are revealing but the tone is austere and almost frigid: an unexpected approach or response to the lingerie trend of this summer.

Raf Simons is certainly one of the brightest designers around: he is conceptual and yet practical. His collection for Jil Sander featured some of the most exquisitely tailored dresses and draped coats of the season.

I cannot avoid but to feel that Tomas Maier and Raf Simons were on the same page this season in creating clothes which can outlast their seasons and justify their cost. Maier's jackets and dresses at Bottega Veneta were user-friendly (or wearable, however you wanna put it) but also interesting and modern-looking.

Is it just me or did the Burberry collection looked like a parade of Christopher Bailey's old hits? For a label that used to be moving forward, that is not a compliment.

Searching for the missing plaid at Burberry? D&G women's collection had enough of it to get you through a lifetime in the English country.

I did not think Donatella would ever be the inspiration for a Ferragamo show. Since when is the label's customer the sexed up eyeliner-wearing slut we saw on the runway? Talk about hiring the wrong designer...

Frida Giannini's collection for Gucci may have stirred away from trends we have seen on other runways this season, but it was right on target when it comes to what I would expect from Gucci. If you are going for minimalism next fall, shop at another label. Giannini embellished every inch of fabric possible.

Wanna know what was my favorite look at the Armani show? This one.

Isabeli Fontana opened for Roberto Cavalli. Now where the hell is Raquel Zimmermann this season?

Maybe am going crazy, but is next fall going to be all about the shift dress, wool jersey, origami pleats, marble-like prints, and ugly shoes? Yes, ugly shoes seem to be a trend already. I have not yet seen any footwear this season that blew my mind.

Enough of me, head over to Cathy Horyn's blog to read what the queen has to say about the latest shows in Milan.

A Semana: Spring Fashions, Magazines, Golden Flip Flops, And American Idol

Lindsay Lohan channels Marilyn Monroe on the cover of the latest issue of New York Magazine. Make sure to check it out for all the latest in spring fashions, and an interview with Vogue Paris editor Carine Roitfeld.

Designer Kim Jones styled La Bündchen in a selection of vintage 80's pieces for the new issue of V magazine, which hits newstands March 6th. And since am talking about Gisele, the model has been tapped as the new face of Max Factor. Her two-year deal is rumored to be worth $2.5 million.

Singer Lovefoxx from CSS is on the cover of the March issue of Dazed & Confused, looking a lot like Bjork.

Globo network has won the bid for the rights to develop a mini-series based on the movie "Tropa de Elite," which won the Golden Bear in Berlin over the weekend.

Alpargatas created special Havaianas for the Oscars this year. Actors such as George Clooney, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Javier Bardem, all received an exclusive golden pair of the Brazilian flip flops. Cate Blanchett and other actresses got one encrusted with Swarovski crystals.

Matthew McConaughey stars in the new ad for Dolce & Gabbana's fragrance The One.

Beginning this week, iTunes will offer downloads of every performance from the top 24 American Idol semifinalists (and you know I will be spending my money on David Archuleta). On more American Idol news, Alicia Keys will go on tour with last season's winner Jordin Sparks.

Quick note: finally saw Sweeney Todd this weekend, and loved it.

Dolce, Gabbana, And Pato

Designers Dolce & Gabbana just renewed their contract with soccer team Milan until 2010. To celebrate it, they released a calendar shot by Mariano Vivanco, featuring Brazilian Alexandre Pato on the cover. I told you the kid was going to be major.

Click here to check out the Dolce & Gabbana calendar.

Fashion Week In Paris Is Over And...

I know my review is way overdue, but I was busy working and covering the shows in São Paulo. In any event, here is my take on the action in Paris.

Start channeling your inner lumberjack now: fall 2008 is going to be all about tartan and plaid.

Like he did at Jil Sander, Raf Simons placed his bets on a chunkier shoe sole, and on a combo of abstract prints. It is not as strong as his spring collection, but a lot more commercial (especially if you are tall and skinny).

Stefano Pilati did not host a proper show at YSL, but designed a perfect fall wardrobe for those craving some 70's revival (think The Ice Storm).

Prada did some protective helmets (in fur) a few seasons ago, but it was Louis Vuitton who turned protective gear up a notch this time around. Get a scooter as an excuse to buy an LV helmet come fall.

Kris Van Assche turned on the bizarre button at his first runway presentation for Dior Homme, with the palest boys around, shrunken jackets, billowing shirt sleeves, and pants which were either glued to the body as leggings or multi-pleated for super volume at the knee. I liked the butterflies worn as bow ties, but that was it.

Strangely all the positiveness missing at Dior could be found at Van Assche's collection for his own label, probably my favorite show in Paris when it comes to items I actually want to own and wear.

Lanvin was one of my favorite collections last spring, but I can't say the same for fall. The topcoat worn with gloves, rolled up satin pants, and shiny black shoes was what I liked the most. Other than that, pay attention to the bigger sole and put your name down on the waiting list for the brown Chelsea boots.

JP Gaultier sent out a fantastic parade of modern day dandies, with many more wearable pieces than his latest presentations.

You can choose between a top hat at Comme des Garcons, a bowler at Gaultier, or several variations on the theme at Junya Watanabe, Yamamoto, Miharayasuhiro, and Lanvin. Just know that you will need a hat come fall.

Broaden your shoulders with a jacket by Margiela, and while you are at it make sure to pick up his super villain sunglasses.

With Evandro and Michael Camiloto absent from the runways, Lucas Mascarini became Paris' favorite Brazilian.

Keep a close eye on models Ricardo Merini and Augusto.

There are many things I could say about the Galliano show, but instead I will just leave you with the three images below and pray that it will turn into another hot and twisted editorial at Arena Homme.

Visit men.style.com for pictures of all the collections.

A Semana: Gran Fratello, Valentino, Aussiebum, And Paula Abdul

I have not mentioned it yet here, but I am still shocked at Heath Ledger's death this week.

Who knew there was a Brazilian at the Italian Big Brother franchise Gran Fratello? Well, there is. His name is Thiago Barcelos, and he hails from Santa Maria in the south of the country.

On Big Brother Brazil, it is Natália who is on the spotlight this week after a boob slip caught on camera made its way to YouTube.

Model Letícia Birkheuer confirmed pregnancy rumors.

Brazilian publicist Lala Guimarães got a nod from the NYT, and used it as a good opportunity to pimp out her clients Osklen and Lenny. If one person knows how to treat international press in Brazil, that person sure is her.

British Vogue takes on SPFW and the Brazilian shows.

Valentino bid adieu to fashion with his spring 2008 couture presentation. Flavia de Oliveira was the only Brazilian girl cast. Read what Cathy Horyn has to say about the show.

Models.com goes backstage at the Dior Homme show in Paris, with Brazilian new face Fernando.

Carlos Sander is the Model Of The Week at Models.com.

Aussiebum is looking to expand its domain into Brazil. The Australian label plans to shoot its next campaign at the beaches in São Paulo, and is casting two Brazilian boys for the ads. If you are interested in modeling for the label, contact Rodrigo Fernandes.

Stream Paula Abdul's comeback single Dance Like There's No Tomorrow, from Randy Jackson's upcoming album. Hot.

SPFW: Wild West, Vivienne Westwood, Raquel, And The Absence Of Black Models

Reinaldo Lourenco looked at cowboy boots for inspiration for his fall collection, and the result was probably one of his best collections to date, and one of my favorites so far this week. It was conceptual, elegant, and rich.

Apparently western is also going to be the inspiration for Herchcovitch's men's collection shown on Monday.

Unfortunately designer Mario Queiroz has not moved on from his 90's gay aesthetic yet, sending out boys dressed in patent leather jackets and jeans, leather jumpsuits, a skirt, and metal masks I had seen a year ago at the Dolce & Gabbana show. It is time for Mr. Queiroz to hire some young blood to bring his label forward a decade or two.

Luckily the Mario Queiroz show produced these shots of model Matheus Verdelho backstage.

Photographer Andre Schiliro shot the mega babes of the season for SPFW.

It has been reported that Raquel Zimmermann cashed in R$ 900K to do the Animale show and ad campaign this season. You can see her channeling Madonna on the latest issue of V magazine.

Other than Raquel, Carol, and Coco, designer Vivienne Westwood was the main attraction this week in São Paulo. She was here to promote her collaboration with Melissa.

Korean Hyoni was the winner of Ford Supermodel Of The World.

BBC reported this week on the absence of black models on Brazilian catwalks. "There are several black models who do shows, and there aren't more because I believe the history of the black race in Brazil is still about having little access," commented Paulo Borges, the man behind SPFW. I could not agree more. The only two black girls I have seen working this week are Carmelita (Ford) and Gracie (MM).

Pictures of the collections courtesy of Agencia Fotosite.

It's Fashion Week In Milan And...

As much as I like a smokey eye, Frida Giannini needs to stay away from the eyeliner at Gucci.

I love Miuccia's new take on sex at the office, and her reinvention of the chastity belt.

Designer Raf Simmons went for monoprintatic as opposed to monochromatic at Jil Sander, reinvented plaid, and suggested a much chunkier shoe sole for fall.

How odd is it that both Prada and Jil Sander sent out a red and an blue suit one after the other?

Is it just me or do all the Missoni boys look like they came straight from the pages of an 80's editorial? Do not try the kind of layering you saw on the runway at home please. I loved the strap used to hold the paper on a gray jacket though.

At Versace, Donatella sent out a parade of some of the best jackets produced by the house in a long time. My favorite pieces were a double-breasted cardigan, a belted jacket worn by Noah, and the beaded pants worn with a black sweater an an alternative to a classic eveningwear look.

Is it the end of the skinny jeans era? Tomais Maier proposed a new proportion for trousers at Bottega Veneta, but my feeling is it is not going to take off. His eveningwear, however, was my favorite so far in Milan.

Neil Barrett turned out the best nylon jackets of the season.

There were no surprises at DSquared2 this season, but still the twin designers sent out some great snow boots and bags.

D&G featured enough plaid and shearlings to take you through a decade of winter at the mountains.

The blanket is the new scarf, and McQueen has dozens of tips on how to wear it next fall.

Start saving now because you are going to be needing an item in croc (or at least in a croc pattern).

This Fendi sweater is what luxury is all about.

How clever is that Marni offered a pullover blazer?

Is this a cape or a trench? You tell me.

Aside from a leopard-print fur coat, Cavalli took a chill pill this season and forgot to have his collection embroidered.

Who cares if these are the fall collections? Frankie Morello sent out a parade of shirtless male models in construction hats anyway.

Andre Ziehe is probably the Brazilian with the most bookings this season, walking for Emporio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Versace, and others.

Wondering why Evandro is not in any of the shows? The model is in Brazil on vacation.

Dolce & Gabbana Pump Up The Volume For Fall

It is not often that I wish I were 10 degrees below zero, but the freezing weather is all I can think about after looking at the Dolce & Gabbana fall/ winter 2008 show in Milan. I love all the shearlings, the blanket-like scarves, the loose oversized sweaters, and the eveningwear parade punctuated by skinny ties in the end. All and all, a perfect boho meets English country fantasy, and not a single item I would not wear. My favorite pieces were a copper fur-lined down jacket, and a croc shearling.

The cast included Brazilian models David Jensen, Ricardo Merini, Alexandre Cunha, Andre Ziehe, and Carlos Sander. Question: where were Evandro and Michael Camiloto?

Make sure to take a look at the runway video and backstage pictures of the show.

More images of the Dolce & Gabbana spring 2008 campaign after the jump.

A Semana: Fashion Conglomerates, Wi-Fi, Coming Attractions, And Britney

Brazilian label Zoomp, which has been controlled by the HDLC group since 2006, announced this week that it will be acquiring four other labels: Alexandre Herchcovitch, Fause Haten, Clube Chocolate, and Cúmplice. The five brands, along with Zapping, will be managed by new fashion conglomerate Identidade Moda.

Brazilian Carlos Souza, VP of worldwide public relations at Valentino, did not renew his contract with the fashion house after a twenty-year career as the designer's right-hand man.

Cathy Horyn talks about her interview with CdG's Junya Watanabe.

The fall edition of Fashion Rio kicks off on Monday, and dates for the event have already been confirmed until 2010. The spring shows will take place from June 2 to 9. Next year, editions have been scheduled for January 12 and June 7.

Copacabana will be wireless starting May. The Orla Digital project will start at Avenida Atlântica, and then spread out to Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, and Baixada Fluminense, offering free wi-fi access to anyone in the area. Now wouldn't the project be more effective if the government could guarantee that people would be safe by taking their laptops to the beach?

Prince of Monaco Andrea Casiraghi is the Brazilianizer of choice this summer when it comes to national gossip sites. His pictures at the beach in Ipanema were all over the web this week.

Hillary Duff is bringing her Dignity tour to Brazil this month. She is schedule to perform in São Paulo at Via Funchal on the 21 and the 22, and then do Vivo Rio on the 24.

Fatboy Slim will be spending Carnival in Brazil again, performing at Maresias on February 3, and in Salvador on February 5.

Earth Wind & Fire also have performances scheduled in Rio and São Paulo on February 15 and 16, respectively.

While I can't get enough of her album, Britney has yet another meltdown.

A Semana: Stalking Cauã, Beckham In Brazil, And Toys For Tots

Cauã Reymond attended the opening of a new Hering store in Ipanema yesterday with girlfriend Grazi Massafera. The actor (and Hottest Brazilian Of The Year nominee) is currently shooting a movie in São Paulo.

David Beckam will be making a pit stop in Brazil this month. He lands on the 28th, and will be in Natal for two days shooting a campaign for a new real estate development.

Hilary Swank graces the January cover of W magazine.

If you can't wait to see Tim Burton's movie adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Tood, click here to preview the opening sequence.

New York magazine looks back at the year in movies.

Style.com looks back at the year in fashion (and at Balenciaga's $159,000 robot leggings and the omnipresent Marc Jacobs).

2008 is going to be all about floral prints. Doubt it? Check out the latest issue of Vogue Italia, photographed by Meisel.

Model Marcelle Bittar is going to be presenting a TV show about fashion at Record Rio. The first episode airs this Saturday at 12:30 pm.

Bruna Tenorio scores a major new gig for Shiseido.

Christmas is around the corner, and am happy to see Brazilian gay clubs involved in charity work. This coming Friday, nightclub Blue Space will open exclusively for an event put together by Manhunt to support children who are HIV+. Admission will be free with the donation of a new toy. The last edition of the bear-oriented Woof Party this year, which takes place at Ocean Club this Friday as well, will offer reduced admission for anyone who brings a toy to donate.

Talking about parties, this Friday there is another edition of AleLux at Gloria with DJs Johnny Luxo and Ale Herchcovitch. On Sunday, The Week Rio will be hosting its first day party at the club's brand new outdoor pool area.

A Semana: Isabeli's Comeback, The Best Swimmer Of 2007, Condom Machines, And Movies

A year after giving birth to her second child, Isabeli Fontana is making a big comeback this season: she booked the Victoria's Secret show, stars in the current lingerie campaign for H&M, booked the next issue of Numero shot by Greg Kadel, and will appear in a