Betting on Style and Boldness, Daniel Zarmanno to Design Costumes for Finalists of the LGBT+ Royal Court of Carnival 2026
Betting on Style and Boldness, Daniel Zarmanno to Design Costumes for Finalists of the LGBT+ Royal Court of Carnival 2026
Renowned fashion designer Daniel Zarmanno will be responsible for the costumes of two finalists in the LGBT+ Royal Court competition for Rio de Janeiro’s 2026 Carnival. Contestants Luis Otávio, a finalist in the LGBT+ Prince category, and Wendell, who is competing for the Non-Binary Person title, qualified on Thursday night (16) wearing exclusive creations designed by Zarmanno.
The outfits, developed especially for the qualifying stage, blend the essence of samba and the energy of Carnival with the sophistication of contemporary fashion, expressing a concept of identity, freedom, and elegance. Each piece was crafted to highlight the personality of the contestants and enhance the representation present in the competition.
“More than costumes, I wanted to create symbols of expression and pride. The LGBT+ Court is a space of visibility and celebration, and fashion plays a fundamental role in this protagonism,” says Daniel Zarmanno.
In the 2025 Royal Court competition, Zarmanno designed the costumes of three finalists, including the winner, Thuane Werneck.
The grand final of the competition will take place on October 23 at Cidade do Samba.
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Alex Sandro Gardel
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Apostando na moda e ousadia, Daniel Zarmanno assinará figurinos de finalistas da Corte Real LGBT+ do Carnaval 2026
O renomado estilista Daniel Zarmanno será o responsável pelos figurinos de dois finalistas do concurso da Corte Real LGBT+ do Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro 2026. Os candidatos Luis Otávio, finalista na categoria Muso LGBT+, e Wendell, que disputa o título na categoria Pessoa Não Binária, se classificaram na noite desta quinta-feira (16) vestindo criações exclusivas assinadas pelo estilista.
Os trajes, desenvolvidos especialmente para a etapa classificatória, unem a essência do samba e a energia do carnaval à sofisticação da moda contemporânea, traduzindo o conceito de identidade, liberdade e elegância. Cada peça foi pensada para destacar a personalidade dos concorrentes e valorizar a representatividade presente na disputa.
“Mais do que figurinos, quis criar símbolos de expressão e orgulho. A Corte LGBT+ é um espaço de visibilidade e celebração, e a moda tem um papel fundamental nesse protagonismo”, destaca Daniel Zarmanno.
No concurso da corte real 2025, Zarmanno foi responsável pela fantasia de 3 três candidatas finalistas, sendo uma delas a campeã, Thuane Werneck. A grande final do concurso acontecerá no próximo dia 23 de outubro, na Cidade do Samba.
GARDEL ASSESSORIA
Alex Sandro Gardel
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Betting on Style and Boldness, Daniel Zarmanno to Design Costumes for Finalists of the LGBT+ Royal Court of Carnival 2026
Renowned fashion designer Daniel Zarmanno will be responsible for the costumes of two finalists in the LGBT+ Royal Court competition for Rio de Janeiro’s 2026 Carnival. Contestants Luis Otávio, a finalist in the LGBT+ Prince category, and Wendell, who is competing for the Non-Binary Person title, qualified on Thursday night (16) wearing exclusive creations designed by Zarmanno.
The outfits, developed especially for the qualifying stage, blend the essence of samba and the energy of Carnival with the sophistication of contemporary fashion, expressing a concept of identity, freedom, and elegance. Each piece was crafted to highlight the personality of the contestants and enhance the representation present in the competition.
“More than costumes, I wanted to create symbols of expression and pride. The LGBT+ Court is a space of visibility and celebration, and fashion plays a fundamental role in this protagonism,” says Daniel Zarmanno.
In the 2025 Royal Court competition, Zarmanno designed the costumes of three finalists, including the winner, Thuane Werneck.
The grand final of the competition will take place on October 23 at Cidade do Samba.
GARDEL ASSESSORIA
Alex Sandro Gardel
Photo Credit
Reproduction of the images without the express authorization of the author is prohibited, in accordance with Copyright Law 9.610.