The “Iron” costume, seen here in the men’s version, was named for “the first strike, very heartbeat and soul of the rhythm section.” (Photo: Kyeon Lucian Constantine) The “Iron” costume, seen here in ...

You’ve heard of Caribbean carnivals – the epic fetes aka parties, the nonstop partying, the intoxicating soca music, lack of sleep and countless stories of it being an absolute must experience for any ...

In a gem of a show at Efraín López gallery in Tribeca through October 26, Braxton Garneau takes Trinidad's legendary carnival costumes to the next level in his new series of mixed-media works.

There’s something magical about watching thousands of people pour into streets wearing clothing that tells stories spanning ...

From the splendor of Elvis Presley's fabulous Medici collar — complete with a sequined hound dog and blue suede shoes — to a giant wearable pirate ship, to Mardi Gras Indian creations and real ...

Carnival Row has arrived! The Amazon Prime series debuted today, and it’s the perfect Labor Day weekend binge. Set in an alternate version of Victorian England–in a city called The Burgue, which is ...

Andrea Mercury will be securing the last rhinestones and final feathers to her band’s Carnival costumes up to the last possible second. “Until it’s time to actually go on the road, we’ll be here,” ...

EAST FLATBUSH, Brooklyn (PIX11) — The annual West Indian American Day Carnival is less than two weeks away and a Brooklyn designer and her team are helping to bring this year’s celebration to life — ...

The world of Carnival costume design lost two giants within the past six months with the deaths of San Nicholas and Carter Church. Wayne Phillips, curator of costumes at the Louisiana State Museum, ...

As Rio de Janeiro kicked off its Carnival on Saturday, about 100 dogs barked and wagged their tails to the tune of samba music as they paraded in front of pet lovers in a canine costume competition.

Many are traveling near and far for this year's Carnival after it was canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many were picking up their Carnival costumes at a distribution center in ...