Virginia Fonseca On Tuesday night (11th), he was the center of attention at the Grande Rio rehearsal at Baixada Fluminense’s Duque de Caxias. The Queen of Drums appeared in a breathtaking outfit. The 9 kg dress was made entirely of 60 meters of gold-plated chain and decorated with 100 special metal crabs. The result is a vibrant look that is both sophisticated and bold.
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The proposed exterior speaks directly to the school’s plans for the 2026 Carnival Mangebito, which celebrates the Pernambuco cultural movement and its roots in connection with nature. Crabs, a central element of the mangrove fauna, were incorporated into costumes as symbols of resistance and vitality.
Designed by TomTom Fonseca in collaboration with Rodolfo Rodrigo, this model was designed to emphasize Virginia’s curves, exploring translucent and golden nuances that enhance the Queen’s signature sensuality without sacrificing elegance.
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On social media, the impact was immediate. Virginia celebrated the moment by sharing rehearsal recordings. “Just finished courtroom rehearsals for Granderio again and everything was great, thank you Cassius,” he wrote in the caption.
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Comments were flooded with praise. “Beautiful. A body is a body!” said a follower. “More and more,” another emphasized. “Wow, it’s perfect for my mangroves,” another fan added. One Internet user summed it up by saying, “Wow, another big thing.”
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