Over 60 years have passed since Carmen Miranda’s tragic, untimely death at the age of 46, but the so-called Brazilian Bombshell’s iconic image continues reverberating through our cultural memory to this day. From her expressive eyes and vibrant smile to her larger-than-life, tropical fruit-inspired outfits, Miranda’s legacy persists in everything from fashion and design to … Continue reading Stereotype or Samba Pioneer? A Look Back at the Controversial Legacy of Carmen Miranda