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Brazil is in fashion, as Brazilians like to say. Here's why
Brazil is capturing global attention as social media users and celebrities showcase the country's multilayered culture, transforming it into a premier destination for fashion and travel.
The current popularity traces to 2023, when Brazilcore—a fashion trend featuring the Brazilian flag's colors—gained widespread global traction amid a craving for vivid, light-hearted aesthetics.
Over 9 million visitors arrived last year, a 37% increase, while celebrities including Bad Bunny and Hailey Bieber actively participated in the trend.
Influencers have transformed tourism in Rio de Janeiro, particularly within the Rocinha favela, where visitors pay for drone-captured footage to prove their experience.
Beyond viral trends, some observers note a shift toward 'caramelo pride,' celebrating street mutts, while Professor Bruno Pompeu of the University of Sao Paulo says 'Brazil is not for amateurs,' reflecting the nation's complex reality.