Online luxury retailer Mr. Porter cashes in on the Rio factor by featuring eight cariocas in its latest portfolio: Luca Bianchi, Marcelo Sebá, Paulo Ferreira, Cello Camolesi Macedo, Luiz Zerbini, Lao de Andrade, Rony Rodrigues, and Dudi Machado. Photographer Marcelo Krasilcic shot the story, and you can read the interviews (and shop the looks) here. And in case you are wondering, Mr. Porter also ships to Brazil.

FYI, this post was not sponsored by Mr. Porter.

Made In Brazil reader Alvaro sent me some pictures from Banda de Ipanema on Tuesday and Simpatia é Quase Amor on Sunday. View more images and watch Banda de Ipanema on video after the jump.

With a tribute to singer Roberto Carlos, samba school Beija-Flor ended up with a nearly perfect score and won Carnival in Rio for the twelfth time. My favorite Unidos da Tijuca, last year's winner, ended up in second place.

View pictures of Beija-Flor on the second night of Carnival at the sambadrome at G1 and UOL.

Samba school Unidos da Tijuca, winner of last year's Carnival in Rio, may be the frontrunner again this year, paying an homage to scary movies and featuring some of the most original floats and costumes from last night, as well as a magic opening act. Watch it in the video below.

View more pictures of Unidos da Tijuca at G1 and UOL.

Carnival turned out to be pretty late this year, and clubs are pulling all the stops when it comes to parties, DJs, and international attractions. I won't be traveling this year because of work and a few other commitments, but there is plenty to do even for those who are staying in São Paulo like me (Ms. Kelly Rowland is performing in the city for the first time ever). Here is the list of main events taking place in Florianópolis, Rio, and São Paulo.

Florianópolis
Friday, March 4:
Wonder Carnival 2011 at The Week with DJs Tony Moran, Paulo Pacheco, João Neto, and Renato Cecin.
Saturday, March 5:
Wonder Carnival 2011 at The Week with DJs Chris Cox, Guto Bumaruf, Renato Cecin, and João Neto. Starting at 5pm.
Sunday, March 6:
E.Joy at Lagoa Iate Club with Kelly Rowland and DJs Midnight Society, Rodolfo Bravat, and Maicon Rodrigues.
Wonder Carnival 2011 at The Week with DJs Ralphi Rosario and Abel, and Paulo Pacheco.
Monday, March 7:
Wonder Carnival 2011 at The Week with DJs Peter Rauhofer, Juanjo Martin, Guto Bumaruf, and Paulo Pacheco, and a special performance by Nayala Brown. Starting at 5pm.
Tuesday, March 8:
Wonder Carnival 2011 at The Week with DJs Isaac Escalante, Lydia Sanz, João Neto, and Renato Cecin. Starting at 5pm.
E.Joy x Supermartxé at Lagoa Iate Club with DJ Hugo Sanchez, go-go boys, and international attractions.

Rio de Janeiro
Friday, March 4:
Buati Is Burning Carnival Ball at Erotika with DJs Miss Playmobil, Felipe Venancio, Gustavo Tata, and a show by La Prohibida.
Bootie Rio at Espaço Acústica with DJs A Plus D and Faroff.
Maxima at Armazém Ação da Cidadania with DJs Danny Verde, Manuel de Diego, Rafael Calvente, and Jeff Valle.
O!Linda Festa at The Week with DJ Giordanna Forte.
Saturday, March 5:
Cosmopolitan Conexão Internacional at The Week with DJs Peter Rauhofer, Gustavo Junior, Morais, and Edu Quintas.
R:Evolution at Armazém 2/3 - Cais do Porto with DJs Paulo, R. Moraes, Thierry, and Andre Mello.
Sunday, March 6:
The Week & Bitch at The Week with DJs Chris Cox, Flávio Lima, and more.
Monday, March 7:
Maxima Pool Party at Rio Ativa Esportes with DJs Carlos Gallardo, Manuel de Diego, Rafael Calvente, Jeff Valle, Robix, Tony Menezes, and Romulo Lazaro. Starting at 3pm.
Cosmopolitan Conexão Internacional at The Week with DJs Abel, Flávio Lima, Gustavo Junior, and Morais.
Tuesday, March 8:
The Original Brazilian Pool Party at Clube Internacional de Regatas with DJs Twisted Dee, J. Zuart, R. Moraes, Thierry, and Andre Mello.

São Paulo
Friday, March 4:
Gambiarra at The Week.
Saturday, March 5:
Kelly Rowland at Flex Club with DJs Rodolfo Bravat, Douglas Penido, and Robson Mouse.
Babylon Conexão Internacional at The Week with DJs Ralphi Rosario, Herbert Tonn e Vlad, Grá Ferreira, Kiron, Leandro Becker, and Bruno Pacheco.
Sunday, March 6:
Nova Pool Party at The Week with DJs Herbert Tonn, Leandro Becker, and Bruno Pacheco. Starting at 5pm.
Monday, March 7:
Babylon Conexão Internacional at The Week with DJs Isaac Escalante, Herbert Tonn e Vlad, Grá Ferreira, Kiron, Leandro Becker, and Bruno Pacheco.
Carnaval Flex at Flex Club with DJs Rodolfo Bravat, Douglas Penido, Shine, and Sandra Bull.

If you are headed to Salvador next week, my friends at Vipado have set up a lounge at hotel Che Lagarto to cover the Barra/ Ondina carnival circuit, which this year will feature attractions ranging from Offer Nissim and Isaac Escalante to Daniela Mercury and Ivete Sangalo. For pricing and more information, click here.

Since I will be in São Paulo this year, I would love it if you guys would email me pictures and videos from the parties in Rio and Floripa (although I would highly recommend leaving your phones at the hotel just in case).

Head over to Sonny Photos for an amazing selection of pictures backstage at the men's fall/ winter 2011 shows in Milan.
Watch the Jil Sander fall/ winter 2011 show.
Because there isn't a better accessory than a dog.
Felipe Anibal in his undies backstage at the Dolce & Gabanna show.
Towleroad has a complete list of winners at the Golden Globes last night, as well as Chris Colfer's acceptance speech for his Best Supporting Actor in a TV series win. I only watched the beginning of the show because of the six-hour time difference between Brazil and LA but if you ask me my picks for best dressed women I will have to go with Anne Hathaway and Angelina Jolie. For all the red carpet looks, head over to The Cut.
More of the spring 2011 ad campaigns: Max Motta by Nathaniel Goldberg for DKNY Jeans, Raquel Zimmermann by Steven Meisel for Louis Vuitton, Alexandre Cunha by Mario Testino for D&G, and Isabeli Fontana, Izabel Goulart, and Alessandra Ambrósio by Steven Klein for Dolce & Gabbana.
The death toll as a result of the floods and mudslides in the state of Rio de Janeiro has climbed to 635 people this morning, making it the deadliest natural disaster in the history of Brazil. The military finally sent over 700 soldiers to help with rescue efforts over the weekend. I have just gotten back from vacation today, and I am catching up on all the news, so expect more updates throughout the week. If you are in Brazil and would like to help, here is a link with all the information on the bank accounts destined to relief efforts, and drop off locations for donations. I am thinking of setting up a paypal account to gather funds from people who are overseas and would like to help. If you guys would be up for it, please leave a comment or email me. I figured that if everyone who visited the blog were to donate at least five dollars, we could raise a good amount of money here.