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Leila’s love of Brazilian culture and samba started in 2003 with her first trip to Rio de Janeiro. She has taught and performed in London and abroad for the past decade and a half. With a background in fashion design, Leila is a household name in the Brazilian samba costume community (ILa Leila). Her designs are envied worldwide for their fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. She has produced works for Notting Hill Carnival, Rio Carnival, Copenhagen and many more since 2012 and has clients in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Australia. In 2021, she started an online costume-making workshop - the only of its kind - and continues to expand her reach by showcasing her innovative and exquisite creations.