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Brazil Carnival Shop

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Brazil Carnival Shop has a rating of 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Brazil Carnival Shop most frequently mention customer service, samba shoes, and good quality. Brazil Carnival Shop ranks 2nd among Costumes sites.

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    10
  • Value
    10
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    10
  • Returns
    4
  • Quality
    10

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Top Positive Review

“Fabulous service and gorgeous product”

EmmaLucy C.
7/31/24

This is my first time ordering from Brazil Carnival Shop but definitely not my last! From the moment of ordering through to arrival, the customer service was brilliant and efficient. The shoes themselves are beautifully made, nicely presented, and fit like a glove. Thank you so much!

Top Critical Review

“Shoes, where are you?”

Paula K.
6/5/24

I havent got my shoes... The shoes should be sent me 3/6 2024 And the Helsinki carnaval begins 7/6 SO I missed that carnaval! Im very disappoint

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GB
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July 31st, 2024
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This is my first time ordering from Brazil Carnival Shop but definitely not my last! From the moment of ordering through to arrival, the customer service was brilliant and efficient. The shoes themselves are beautifully made, nicely presented, and fit like a glove. Thank you so much!

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New York
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October 28th, 2024
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Ordered this outfit for FantasyFest in Key West Florida without realizing that there wasn't a timeline for delivery. But management messaged me and said they wouks get it done. They did and it came out fantastic! We were a hit!

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GB
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July 20th, 2024
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Brazil Carnival Shop is great to deal with, trustworthy and professional. So far I have ordered a pair of Passista shoes, trikini costume and wing frame to the UK, the entire process was smooth and I was kept updated at every stage, Thank you Maria!

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Massachusetts
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August 7th, 2024
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I had been in search for the most stunning, comfortable perfect fit heels. And that is exactly what I received. I will definitely purchase again.

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Poland
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June 27th, 2024
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I ordered shoes, costumes and feathers several times. Very good quality.

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California
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April 20th, 2024
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Maria was fantastic in working with me to find the right shoes. And the shoes themselves are excellent quality and super comfortable, even though they are really high! I'm already looking forward to buying my next pair! 💕🌟

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Australia
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May 3rd, 2024
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Maria was so helpful in getting my headpiece made so quickly. She sourced a designer who could do a wonderful job and I'm so pleased with the results. Can't wait to wear my red headpiece for samba.

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California
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May 6th, 2024
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Maria is a doll, very helpful and hands on. Shoes came in timely manner and fit perfectly!

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Poland
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January 29th, 2024
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The shoes are great, with high heels, but comfortable. The shop sent pictures and a film with instructions how to measure a foot in a proper way. The service is excellent, Maria is a very nice and helpful person. If my "samba carrier" devellops I'd definitelly shop there again. Strongly recommend the site!

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New Jersey
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May 29th, 2021

Maria has been an incredible person, I've purchased more than three times from her business for my samba costumes and shoes and she always goes out of her way to help you and make sure you are happy with your products. If something doesn't fit you she will have you return it and will get you what you need ASAP. My gladiator shoes did not fit me at first so she had me return them in two days and she fixed them for me and now they fit perfectly. Very pleased with her service.

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Washington
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October 4th, 2016

This has been my best experience ordering Brazilian products. I never had such fast and responsive service. Brazil Carnival Shop treats us well, and aims to make sure we are in love with their amazing dancewear for the dance lover in you!

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New York
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February 24th, 2020

Can not recommend the Brazil Carnival shop enough! Very helpful and knowledgeable staff!
The costume was delivered on time, well made and was beyond my expectations for a reasonable price.
Definitely will be back if I need to.

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California
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February 29th, 2020

Bom Dia! I am a professional Samba dancer based out of Los Angeles, CA and Brazil Carnival Shop was recommended to me by the owner of my dance company! I've ordered several times and every time my experience has been great! They are quick to respond and communicate without any hiccups! And I contact them through Instagram where they constantly post pics, videos, sales, and customers wearing their items! I will continue to shop with them as they are my one stop shop for anything Samba! Thank you so much for always being there for my Samba needs! Besos!

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Australia
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January 8th, 2017
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Very satisfied with my purchase of sandals! Maria made it very clear to me through email correspondence what size I would need, the manufacturing time and shipping information. Arrived safely to my home in Australia and will order from them again!

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New Zealand
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January 30th, 2017
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Maria was very good to deal with, she answered so many questions and provided enough details to help me make a decision. Her responses were very prompt which made the whole process of buying something very easy and stress free.

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New York
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July 21st, 2017
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Above all the customer service has been beyond exceptional, I have not yet received my product as it is a special order... but I will shop again. Maria contacted me several times to make sure that the size was correct, and to see if I needed anything else added etc. I am very pleased with the service and looking so so forward to seeing my shoes! Thank you so very much!

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Florida
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March 29th, 2019
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Maria was exceptional in answering all my questions and expediting my order on short notice. Customer service like this is rare these days and I am very impressed. Also, communication was excellent. Thank you!

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Australia
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August 24th, 2018

Aerial Angels Australia have had the pleasure dealing with Maria and team on a large production of carnival feathers.
The product, management and can do attitude' was outstanding.
We highly recommend this wonderful team!

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Sweden
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June 7th, 2018

The services is excellent, very helpful. The shoes are light and good for samba (have only used them a limited time though). However, there are minor details which show a rather hasty finishing. The skin was scratched at several places, the glue is visible here and there and there is one nail that is sticking up. Overall, ok shoes but for the money I would want to see a bit more.

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Maria F. – Brazil Carnival Shop Rep

Hello Asia! Thank you for your feedback. You and I talked about the shoes. We have two types of shoes that you are aware because you have purchased before. One is leather and the other non leather. The non leather has much more hand craftsmanship. There are small glue that is slightly rubbed off after the shoes are glued. And the nail that you mentioned I explained. It is not a nail. It’s a nail hole. They secure the shoes on the bottom to secure the platform with glue and nails. After 24 hrs the nail is removed and the “hole” is slightly apparent. I think you would definitely benefit from the leather shoes. They are more refined in craftsmanship. Thanks Assia.

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Texas
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January 17th, 2023
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I've been using this store for years for little projects. Staff (Maria) is friendly and courteous. If you're outside of Brazil, try to give yourself lots of time for shipping of you want to receive your product on time.

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Bulgaria
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September 16th, 2016
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Very much satisfied with Maria Christina that helped me a lot. I'm not so satisfied with the quality off the product. Does not match the prise. The hole purchase took 6 months! Even the second boots were with wrong done brazilian flag :(

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Maria F. – Brazil Carnival Shop Rep

We completely agree with Meglena. The shoemaker did not designed the Brazil flag as per original design. We had it redone and still not the same. Plus shipping back and forth and re doing it in an Olympic month where there were overwhelming orders and more than 10 holidays was not good for us. 95% of our shoes takes 20-30 days to be made. Unfortunately these boots now, we had to change the description on our website about the flag. I am sure we will advise customers now on the flag issue.

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Italy
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November 26th, 2023
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I purchased a pair of samba shoes from Brasil Carnival Shop and they are so lovely! The people I talked with were so helpful, and the quality of the shoes Is perfect! I admire how the shop collaborate a with shoemakers from Brasil and this way people world Wide can get authentic samba items Will definitely purchase again!

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Washington
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September 27th, 2016
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Very good customer service. I was always answered my requests on time and Maria was very patient and helpful. I got my shoes on time and they are very comfortable and strong. The only minus is that the color is already peeling off in the heal after the first time I worn them.

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Maria F. – Brazil Carnival Shop Rep

Hi Carmen, yes, we just got the email yesterday about the peeling of the paint. This is quite unusual and it will happen when shoes are stored for a long time, which could have been the case when we ordered from the cobbler. We will gladly exchange the shoes if you send it back for us, however the new shoes will come directly from Rio as in California we are sold out of that style. Please contact us again if you wish to do so. Best Regards, BrazilCarnivalShop Team

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California
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April 7th, 2023
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I needed tall gladiators for Rio Carnaval and Brazil Carnival shop was able to get them too me immediately before I left to Brazil. I paid a hefty price of around $250 when you can get from Brazil for just $50-$100 and that's where this company also gets their shoes. But I had no choice and I really appreciated them helping me to get them in time for my trip. I had planned to use them as back up shoes and luckily I had them because the shoes my atelier had for me were too small so these worked perfectly. I only wore two times to practice and then on the Avenida once. They were perfect until I stepped out on the Avenida in front of my school. Right away the left flap st the ball of my foot started to detach. I didn't want to pull the whole thing off because I'm literally on stage at this point. So I had to samba for two hours straight praying I wouldn't trip over the broken shoe while dancing. So it sucks to pay so much for shoes that break when you really need them. But At least I got the shoes In time and made it through without falling.

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Wisconsin
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February 21st, 2023
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Great communication and fast response.
Thank you, Maria!

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About Us

Brazil Carnival Shop was developed by an increasing demand of the Brazilian Carnival and Samba lovers all over the world. We noticed a few years ago that the “Carnival like” festivities were happening not only in Brazil, but in many other countries around the globe. Today we find beautiful samba-school like London School of Samba in UK, Japan, Finland, United States, France, Germany and even in Africa! Carnival and Samba fans have specific attire and special needs that had to be taken care of. This became then our essential motivation. We are very well connected with the local Brazilian carnival suppliers that has a high reputation for quality and shipments on time. We are that bridge, between them and you. We are committed to taking your questions, emails, inboxes or calls with great care. Most of our Brazilian carnival designers do not speak English so we will be their right hand and connect their work to your taste. Every year we are adding new carnival designers from different coutries that understand well the look & feel of our customer. Brazil Carnival is getting global, and we are discovering these suppliers after years of search.

Before the development of the Brazil Carnival Shop, we built with great care the Brazil Carnival Ooah! Website, which today is the largest website in the world devoted to the explanation of the Brazilian Carnival in English, made by Brazilians. With more than 300 pages, Brazil Carnival Ooah! Website explains through texts, exclusive photos and a huge video gallery, basic and more sophisticated aspects of this wonderful festival, that enchants revelers all over the world. During this expansion, we had the pleasure of receiving literally hundreds of e-mails of samba lovers all over the world, thanking us for placing so much information, quality proof, in the name of a greater understanding of the Brazilian Carnival ( or Carnaval - in Portuguese) culture.

Brazil Carnival Shop now arrives as a complimentary project. Here, customers are be able to find exclusive Carnival costumes, samba wear, authentic samba art, samba shoes created for samba dancers, as well as luxurious jewelry and accessories related to the carnival industry in Brazil. Our desire is to make sure you feel at home, prior to your visit to Brazil, or participation in any outdoor festival that relates to this atmosphere. We want to make sure you have the authentic “look and feel” of the Brazilian lively spirit. Our partners and suppliers are all committed to the artistic culture of carnival and are proud to develop exclusive collections to this project. In the name of all of our contributors, I welcome you to visit our Brazil Carnival e-commerce website and embody the vibrant, popular, eccentric, and lively spirit present at this grandiose festivity.

Business History

Here is a brief summary of our business. We hope you enjoy to get to know us!

https://www.brazilcarnivalshop.com/pages/about-us

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Maria F.
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Maria Flynn, the owner and creative director currently lives in Napa, California. She is a mother of 2 and a full-time mom and business woman from home. Maria graduated in Business Marketing and Fashion Merchandising in F. I. T New York City and worked with top fashion and manufacturing companies like Oscar de la Renta, Capital Mercury Apparel, and Promostyl Fashion Forecasting. Her 17 years of Manhattan fashion companies made her well prepared for the product development of fashion. Her last position was as a color quality control director at Capital Mercury, over viewing color and quality for their private label brands. She maintains an apartment in Rio and visits regularly her family, suppliers, attend trade shows and checks in with her designers.

Get to know our founder Maria Cristina on this exclusive interview with Vanessa Isaac for Sexy Samba Soul YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wIAj98c_Mg&feature=youtu.be

Here you will see an interview made by Napa Valley Register that featured Maria Cristina, founding owner:
https://napavalleyregister.com/business/napa-woman-brings-fashion-to-brazil-s-carnival/article_fd7ac03e-6d6f-11e1-8059-001871e3ce6c.html

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