Brazil is a hotbed of incredible designers, mind-blowing style and all-around joie de vivre. For decades, American culture has taken cues from the country’s love of life, fashion and attitude.

BRIEFING: Brazil’s textile and clothing industry Brazil is currently the world’s second largest denim fabric producer, third largest knitted fabrics producer and fifth largest apparel producer.

Textiles, clothing and shoes were the most volatile areas in the Brazilian retail market between July and August reports the Brazilian Geographical and Statistical Institute (IBGE). Sales in this ...