WOW! �The photo to the left shows the inspiration for the outfit I created in 1982. �This photo is a scan from Manchete magazine, published in Brasil. �At Carnaval time, the magazine annually features the lavish outfits created and worn by a chosen few (os grandes destaques) who ride the carros aleg�ricos (elaborate floats) to represent the various samba schools during their presentation in the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro.

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On the left: �Olga and I mugging for the camera. �A little bit of leftover Christmas
garland went a long way... �I experimented with a more daring, open style by
plunging the neckline of the jumpsuit to just past my waist, and slitting the leg
openings upwards to just below the waist. �Strands and strands of gold and
white beads complemented the outfit. �After a night of intense shimmying, I had
to revise the outfit for Halloween, to replace the shoulder treatment (right photo).

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