In honour of our partnership with exclusive Maldives island resort JOALI, we caught up with  Shifaz Hassan, General Manager of JOALI Maldives. We discussed the inspiration behind the resort’s art-led approach, the best way to spend a day at the  hotel, and the harmony between FRESCOBOL CARIOCA and JOALI.  What is the significance of art in the history of JOALI?  Art holds a central place in JOALI Maldives, as the resort is designed to offer guests a truly immersive and enr...

As the year nears its end, cultures around the world enter their much-anticipated festive period. While our native Brazil’s diverse populace allows for all manner of celebrations, there is one day where the whole nation seems to come most alive: New Year’s Eve. Every 31st of December, Brazilians flock to the country’s coasts, such as Trancoso, Angra dos Reis, Santos and Salvador, to celebrate the end of another year (observing the unspoken rule to be at a beach once the cl...

In celebration of our long-standing partnership with JOALI Maldives, we have reimagined two of our heritage pieces exclusively for the art-immersive resort. Our  eponymous frescobol bat  is emblazoned with Joali’s distinctive emblem on one face, the island’s native Hibiscus flower and Monstera leaves, and on the other the JOALI logo is heatstamped. Our iconic calçadão-inspired Copacabana print is reimagined exclusively through JOALI's peachy palette on our most popular swi...

Our Rafael Panama Hats are the epitome of handcrafted sophistication. Each hat is intricately woven by artisans in Ecuador, from the fibre of Carludovica Palmata, or Toquilla Palm plant. Due to their natural origins, Panama Hats have quite delicate characteristics; with the proper care, they can maintain their beauty and longevity for years.   Here are FRESCOBOL’s top tips for maintaining your Rafael Panama Hat  Handling Pick up and handle your Panama  by the brim, not b...

New for the season is FRESCOBOL CARIOCA’s soireé into sleepwear: leisurely pairings designed to seamlessly transition between relaxed days and restful nights.  Ease, from dusk until dawn, is part of the fabric of Carioca living, and one of our core FRESCOBOL values. Introducing Sleepwear, made equally for undisturbed lounging and al-fresco strolls. So, you can embrace the spirit of FRESCOBOL CARIOCA all hours of the day or night. Mix and match between short and long-slee...

Add a personal touch to your frescobol bat with bespoke compliteray engraving. Fusing quality craftsmanship with playful charm, the collaborative energy of Rio is embodied in our signature frescobol beach bats. 

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. What is your favourite piece from the collection? I really love all of the pieces, but in particular the floral print shirt in Ecru. I love the scale of the print and how the green colour pops within the flowers.   Do you have a jeito Carioca* about your life? *Literally translates to Cario...

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

For our early release of Pre-Spring 2025, we have partnered with London-based multidisciplinary artist John Booth known for his exuberant creative expression, Booth draws inspiration from Brazilian sun, sea and scenery to capture the vibrant spirit of Rio de Janeiro through his own colourful lens. Aglow with positivity, the collection encapsulates the lighthearted joy of life through colour. Anchored by summer sets in uniquely vibrant combinations, the collaboration plays...

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. Iconic quiosques, stationed strategically just as you step onto the sands of Copacabana and Ipanema, will bring you any multitude of tapas-style porções to beliscar in between games of frescobol. Their late-night counterparts, the butecos, keep the delicious and laid-back momentum going with Brazilian staples like coxinhas and pão...