saara, the sociedade de amigos das adjacências da rua da alfândega, can be contacted via web and email - the site also offers interesting information about the market. 

within saara, and in business since 1915, casa turuna is one of the best options when looking for costumes of all types, such as street parties or bailes - located on avenida passos 125, centro.  casa turuna can be contacted via phone at 21 2509.3908, via email here, or the store's website on this link.

carnival bailes usually require fairly elaborate costumes, generally purchased or rented in advance, and from specialized stores - different events could have specific rules and themes in place, so it is important to plan ahead and check out what the best costumes are.