CARNIVAL COSTUMES

Carnival has a different meaning for everyone. If you think of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, you'll think of feathers , samba, and lots of glitter. In Venice, on the other hand, there are masks , wigs , and luxurious accessories that fill the place with class. In Spain, carnivals are a dream come true in many places, but they take on special significance in places like Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with all kinds of competitions and events, and Cádiz, where the magic of costumes blends with the biting wit of the chirigotas ( satirical songs ).

But what unites us all is that at this time of year we forget the problems during this week to celebrate it in a big way with color, joy, fun and frenzy.

Imagination has no limits!

This week schools allow children to express themselves through their imagination and recreate the adventures of their favorite characters. For the little ones, Carnival week is pure fun and joy and there is no child who is not waiting for Carnival Friday to go out and do the parade.

TV and film are a great source of inspiration. Young children can have the strength of Hulk or Captain Marvel , or become the protagonist of Encanto , Mirabel . Those who dream of an ideal world can be one of the Disney Princesses . They can also transform into one of the Paw Patrol pups or Marinette from Ladybug and shout, "Tikki, spots off!"

At Menkes you can choose the theme you like best: animals , professions , stories and much more!

Life is a Carnival... Enjoy it!

Stepping into the shoes of other characters is a fantastic experience, and with Menkes you can be anything you want. We have countless original and fun costumes, so you can create an authentic cosplay.

Costumes inspired by TV series, movies, and video games are always the most popular, including: Money Heist with its red jumpsuit and the famous Vendetta mask , or the sought-after Squid Game outfit . Characters from recent releases are also always in high demand, such as Spiderman and Cruella de Vil . A classic that never goes out of style is superheroes and villains for those who want to show off their strength and courage.

For those of you who have always wanted to be a real Disney Princess and meet your Prince Charming, we have costumes you'll love: Cinderella , Snow White , Elsa , Anna , all of them!

In costumes, accessories and complements are key to success. What would Darth Vader be without his helmet or Batman without his mask?

We not only have costumes, but also masks and disguises , wigs , makeup and all kinds of accessories to experience an unforgettable Carnival.

Fill this fun party with color and joy in which everyone enjoys becoming their favorite characters.

Let the carnival party begin!

Are you looking for period clothing or a spectacular costume ? The rental section is for you. At Menkes, we have exact replicas, true to life and history, born from a passion that arose from books and documents from all eras.

Costume rental can be a great option to go out and enjoy the debauchery that Carnival entails.

With the premiere of Drag Race Spain just around the corner, we can delve into this world and see that there's nothing more spectacular than them, the drag queens . Spectacle and daring atop many inches of height in boots that we at Menkes also make. It's an honor to share the stage with these Carnival queens.

Not surprisingly, the Gran Canaria Carnival is one of the most famous in the world, with five centuries of tradition behind it, and every year it brings together thousands of people who passionately experience this spectacular festival, which has another of its highlights in the Drag Queen Gala , where we can enjoy the spectacular Menkes platforms worn by many of the participants.