Yes, they are. At least in 1.0.1.
Are you sure? I had heard x1.2 for the gloves too.
Yes, it's based on Carnival Samba dancers... Specifically the female ones. AKA "Queens".
As a Brazilian, all I can say is... It's just a fucking mess man.
GF made a Spain-based region with 2 starters referencing Mexico and Brazil, the Brazil one being extremely half-baked because they picked the most recognizable Carnival dancer style, but it's the most aggressively female design possible for a mon that has an 87.5% male ratio.
That's just poor research.