André Piva & Carlos Tufvesson

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Carlos Tufvesson is a renowned fashion designer in Brazil. He attended Domus Academy, in Milan, Italy. In 2000, he opened a space in Ipanema: One side his atelier, the other a store front. In 2001, he released his fist prêt-à-porter collection during the Semana Barra Shopping, a precursor event to Fashion Rio. In 2004 Tufvesson introduced his work internationally at the São Paulo Fashion Week.

Tufvesson, who is openly gay, is well known for his activism in Brazil, especially for activities benefiting HIV/AIDS causes, but also for equal rights to access marriage, as it is administered and extended by the state. Architect André Piva is his life-partner, and both are well-recognized personalities, both by the LGBT community as well as the carioca society (i.e. the Who is who list in the city of Rio de Janeiro).

On November 15, 2011, he married his 16 years partner, Andre Piva, during a ceremony including friends and many personality of the Rio's society. Glorinha Pires Repello, Carlos's mother, said: "This marriage was a battle, a political act against prejudice"


Carlos Tufvesson is a fashion designer in Brazil. Tufvesson is well known for his activism, especially for activities benefiting HIV/AIDS causes, but also for equal rights to access marriage, as it is administered and extended by the state. Architect André Piva is his partner, and both are well-recognized personalities, both by the LGBT community as well as the carioca society: they married in 2011 after being together for 16 years "This marriage was a battle, a political act against prejudice"

















Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Tufvesson

Further Readings:

Top 10 Rio de Janeiro (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE) by Alex Robinson
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: DK Travel; Pap/Map Re edition (August 29, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0756670535
ISBN-13: 978-0756670535
Amazon: Top 10 Rio de Janeiro (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Rio de Janeiro will lead you straight to the very best this much celebrated city has to offer. Whether you're looking to visit the iconic Cristo Redentor, experience the carnival parade at Sambodromo or soak up the atmosphere on the famous Copacabana beach; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists — from the Top 10 carnival parades, parties, liveliest bars and nightclubs to the Top 10 fascinating tours and excursions; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided by area, covering all the city's highlights and packed with reviews for restaurants and hotels. Plus, there's all the insider knowledge every visitor needs to explore every corner of Rio de Janeiro effortlessly in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Rio de Janeiro.

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