IN EXPLORATION OF OSCAR NIEMEYER
October 08, 2025

in exploration of oscar niemeyer

For our Pre-Spring 26 collection, we journey back to our Origens. Stepping back in time to Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s where the rise of modernism began to define the landscape of the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa as we know it today. Simultaneously with the inception of the game of frescobol, the career of Oscar Niemeyer, one of Brazil’s most impactful architects, had begun.

Born in 1907 in Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho was brought up...

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DIVING INTO CINEMA NOVO
September 21, 2025

diving into cinema novo

While Bossa Nova flourished alongside Rio’s beachfronts, a fresh cinematic movement began to evolve further into the city. With nothing but “a camera in their hand and an idea in their head” (Glauber Rocha), the Cinema Novo subculture created some of the most innovative film masterpieces of the past century. Contemporary with our post-modern art-deco heritage, we embark on an archeological expedition of one of Brazil’s most important and influential movements.

Much of its poetic power is...

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Pride Edition Linen Towels - Frescobol Carioca
May 29, 2025

pride edition linen towels

This Pride month, we relaunch the limited edition colourway of our iconic linen beach towels, with our long-term charitable partner Casa1.

Big enough for two, our linen towels are Brazilian beach essential re-imagined to encapsulate every colour of amor. Crafted using 100% linen that needs the know-how of generations of flax growers to assure the highest quality, these towels are lightweight and quick-dry to ensure packable (and giftable) ease. 

This initiative draws from our ever-inspiring Brazil’s unrelenting passion for self...

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FRESCOBOL CARIOCA ARRIVES AT TWIGGY - Frescobol Carioca
April 02, 2025

frescobol carioca arrives at twiggy

The first FRESCOBOL CARIOCA Outpost opens its doors at Twiggy Beach Club, Dubai.

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Carnaval Carioca - Frescobol Carioca
February 27, 2025

carnaval carioca

 “Only after Carnaval!” - An expression that can be applied to a multitude of tasks on a to-do list; nothing is so important that it can’t wait until after the  most anticipated week of the Brazilian calendar.  

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In Conversation with: JOALI Maldives - Frescobol Carioca
December 19, 2024

in conversation with: joali maldives

In honour of our partnership with exclusive Maldives island resort JOALI, we caught up with  Shifaz Hassan, General Manager of JOALI Maldives.

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In conversation with: John Booth - Frescobol Carioca
July 26, 2024

in conversation with: john booth

Get to know the artist behind our latest collaboration as we catch up with multidisciplinary creative, John Booth, at the collection launch event: Art Afternoon Tea at Rosewood London.

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Art Afternoon Tea at Rosewood London - Frescobol Carioca
July 25, 2024

art afternoon tea at rosewood london

We celebrated our Artist In Residence, John Booth with an Art Afternoon Tea at Rosewood London. surrounded by friends of Frescobol Carioca.


 

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8 Must-Visit Rio Eateries - Frescobol Carioca
June 25, 2024

8 must-visit rio eateries

As any seasoned Carioca will tell you, the vida boa of Rio consists of several ingredients;  among them is the city’s underrated culinary scene.

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Bossa Nova: The Music of Paradise - Frescobol Carioca
February 16, 2024

bossa nova: the music of paradise

The soundtrack to Rio, we consider the history of Brazil’s famed musical export.

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