Pulsating with real energy, Brazil is made of all things exotic, fun and seductive. Following its enticing rhythms, Brazilian beauty Samira Carvalho switches from channeling Josephine Baker’s art deco style, to mirroring the striking tribal queen in the fascinating black and white editorial photographed by Leandro Ramos. Bold and ready to make one statement after another, her garments are envisioned to tell stories.

Rural settings almost always feel like a breath of fresh air in photo shoots. With a lot of us suffering from the hustle and bustle of modern living, it’s always nice to be reminded of the simple life. Leandro Ramos in his shoot entitled “Yellow Farm” takes us to a much simpler and hassle free place. Taken amidst a sea of corn fields, it feels…

If it lies in front of your eyes than it must be real. Dynamic shapes and rampant elements go off in pure geometric blossoms in Leandro Ramos’ latest photoshoot entitled Geometries. By pushing the fashion boundaries towards the raw state of beauty, the Brazilian photographer scratched the surface trying to reach for the finer details. His avant-garde inspiration came from the distinct feel of unblended architecture, patterns…

Dresses of the white, beaded, bridal variety are seldom the kind you can see a bellybutton through. But then they’re not the kind designed by Brazilian Lourdinha Noyama. In Leandro Ramos’ (leandroramos.com.br) shoot The Factory, Lourdinha Noyama’s gowns stand out for their details: sprinklings of pearl beading, flower-like lace appliques, streamlined silhouettes that occasionally flourish out into fishtails. Headpieces by Graciella Starling compliment Noyama’s dresses…