The Copacabana Palace, in Rio de Janeiro, was the stage for one of the most anticipated nights on the national fashion calendarthis Saturday (7).
With the theme “Carnival – the fashionista opening of the festivities”, the Vogue Ball 2026 brought together 1,600 guests in a celebration that covered different historical and aesthetic expressions of Brazilian Carnival, precisely in the year in which the samba celebrates 110 years of consolidation as a musical genre.
The night was marked by productions that translated the spirit of the festivities from a high perspective.
Below, the four most iconic looks from the edition:
Deborah Secco: from carnival royalty to passista in metamorphosis
Deborah Secco opted for a conceptual costume inspired by two central figures of Carnival: King Momo and the dancer. The proposal was based on the idea of freedom, strength and transformation — symbolic pillars of the popular festival.
In front of the cameras, the actress revealed a second layer of the look, transforming carnival royalty into a vibrant dancer. The scenic change reinforced the narrative of metamorphosis, a key element of the fantasy, and consolidated one of the most talked about moments of the night.
Sabrina Sato: “Carnival Doll” and fashion as a spectacle
Last to arrive at the dance, straight from Sapucaí, after the rehearsal in Vila Isabel. Sabrina Sato confirmed her status as the most anticipated name of the night. An absolute icon of Carnival, the presenter transformed fantasy into fashion language in her first entry.
The debut look, titled “Carnavalesca Doll”, brought references to the flag bearer, the banners that lead the blocks and the giant dolls of Olinda. The creation signed by Zana Bayne, known for its structured aesthetics and striking corsetry, with styling by Pedro Sales, presented an imposing and architectural construction.
As is already tradition in her appearances at the event, Sabrina promised multiple changes throughout the night, reinforcing the performative nature of her presence and raising the level of expectation with each new entry.
Lore Improta: motherhood and axé in honor of the electric trios
Pregnant, Lore Improta appeared with her belly showing and declared her enthusiasm with the arrival of Carnival. The Bahian muse presented a look inspired by Salvador’s old electric trios, evoking the vibrant and historical aesthetic of the Bahian festivities.
The proposal celebrated not only the tradition of the Bahian capital’s street Carnival, but also feminine power and motherhood as a symbol of cultural continuity. The result was a visual that combined affective memory and representation in a contemporary reading.
Alice Carvalho: Colombina in a contemporary key
One of the highlights of the edition was Alice Carvalho’s debut at the Vogue Ball. The actress from “The Secret Agent” bet on a modern reinterpretation of Colombina, a classic character from Commedia Dell’Arte and a timeless figure from Carnival.
Styled by Jaiara Fontes and created by Paraíba stylist Rodrigo Evangelista, the look started with black and white and presented a structured silhouette, with a corset and skirt fitted to the body. The precise modeling emphasized the drama of the proposal, while the 3/4 gloves and the voluminous collar reinforced the historical reference from a contemporary perspective.
“I like to think of fashion as a form of communication,” said the actress, highlighting the connection between Commedia Dell’Arte attire and her career as a street artist.
Carnival as a fashion language
By celebrating the centenary of samba and offering a dive into the multiple aesthetics of the festivities — from marchinhas to frevo, from the dances of the 1990s to the exuberance of Brazilian fauna and flora — the 2026 Vogue Ball reaffirmed its position as a showcase for creative experimentation.
Between historical reinterpretations, regional tributes and conceptual performances, the night’s looks showed that, in the fashionista “Carnival”, fantasy is more than just costumes: it is speech, identity and cultural celebration.
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