Person in a checkered hoodie and leggings dancing in a dark room with red lighting, a chandelier, and an exit sign.

CARNIVAL OF COUTURE

On June 20, 2026, Vivant Production Collective transformed The Mezz in Downtown Orlando into a theatrical celebration of fashion, performance, and creative storytelling. Inspired by the world of Carnival and vintage spectacle, Carnival of Couture brought together emerging designers whose collections demonstrated the breadth of creativity flourishing within Central Florida's fashion community. 


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A person dancing alone in a dimly lit room illuminated by red light, with a large red chandelier hanging from the ceiling and clothing racks visible in the background.

A person dancing alone in a dimly lit room illuminated by red light, with a large red chandelier hanging from the ceiling and clothing racks visible in the background.

A person with a serious expression wearing a black vest decorated with pearl chains, black pants, and shiny shoes, walking in a dimly lit room with red lighting. Other people in colorful costumes, including one with a white hat with long white ears,

A person with a serious expression wearing a black vest decorated with pearl chains, black pants, and shiny shoes, walking in a dimly lit room with red lighting. Other people in colorful costumes, including one with a white hat with long white ears, are in the background, suggesting a costume party or themed event.

A person dressed in a cow costume with a cow print top, matching shorts, cow-printed shoes, and a cow horn headband, standing in a dim, red-lit room with chandeliers and exit signs.

A person dressed in a cow costume with a cow print top, matching shorts, cow-printed shoes, and a cow horn headband, standing in a dim, red-lit room with chandeliers and exit signs.

A performer dressed in an elaborate, colorful costume with feathers, jewelry, and high-heeled shoes is standing in a red-lit room, possibly at a nightclub or performance space. The background includes a chandelier, exit sign, curtains, and chairs.

A performer dressed in an elaborate, colorful costume with feathers, jewelry, and high-heeled shoes is standing in a red-lit room, possibly at a nightclub or performance space. The background includes a chandelier, exit sign, curtains, and chairs.