Wayne Phillips is the Louisiana State Museum curator of costumes and textiles, and curator of carnival collections ... the beauty of their floats and the themes, which are always so interesting ...

This year, their theme is Disphora, a cry for peace. BBC Radio London's Aminata Kamara explored the costume shop where their carnival costumes are made.

Some revellers donned glasses to imitate the bespectacled bandit. While carnival costumes are often rich in sequins and bold colours, Imperatriz Leopoldinense's costumes featured the earthy tones ...

The team have been making costumes for carnival for 35 years When Ms Salandy ... to get stuck in and grow their skills. This year the theme is "legacy" to celebrate 75 years since passengers ...