STORYTAILORS 111 This collection reflects a multitude of entities in one. Clothes that can be divided using zips and that can be mixed and matched; half of one jacket can literally be combined with half of another. The items exist in more than one dimension: they can be reversed, manipulated or carry messages. This means that the creative and interpretative freedom of emotions, expression and sharing is high in 111. A large number of the items in this collection are gender fluid, which means they can be worn both by men and by women. The shapes are bigger, transformed, freed from gender preconceptions, and take on a latent sensuality. Soft pleats inspired by the birth of wings contrast with metal zips and sporty details. Materials such as neoprene, cloth, cupro, metallic jersey, cotton poplin, denim, satin, marocain, georgette and tulle are combined. Natural raw materials coexist with technological materials and metallic finishes in the main colours of this collection white, black, red, gold and silver, while the secondary colours are denim blue and derivatives of the main colours. The equation art + handicrafts + technology = Storytailors timelessness defines 111. We are beginning this season with a partnership with the footwear brand, SANJO, which complements the looks with iconic trainers, they too with lots of stories to tell.
STORYTAILORS João Branco and Luís Sanchez started the Storytailors in 2001 after completing their Fashion Design courses at the School of Architecture of the Technical University of Lisbon. After joining efforts and going over ideas, they decided to start a conceptual, international project that would reflect their way of thinking and working in fashion. Passionate about History, stories and metaphors, and fascinated by garments, tailoring and fashion, they combined two English words to name their project; this is how story and tailors have become Storytailors. Based on their research and imagination, the Storytailors create and tell their stories to the world. Each collection is a chapter in a larger story, where ideas flow freely. Metaphors, embodied by each garment, are their favoured form of communication. History, modernity and the Future are combined in their timeless designs. Each piece created by the Storytailors survives the season and can be reproduced at any time, by order or in special editions. Every year, the Storytailors show their collections at Portugal Fashion. The designers also take their creations abroad, showing them in cities like Paris, within the scope of Portugal Fashion International. As a result, their designs are often featured in the most prestigious national and international publications. In 2006, the Storytailors opened a store and studio in downtown Lisbon, at Calçada do Ferragial 8, Chiado. The historical three-storey building where spices, fabric and gems used to be stored centuries ago now breathes other aromas and holds different treasures. Amongst many other garments, the Storytailors have designed pieces for several bands and singers, namely The Gift, Amália Hoje, Mísia and Yolanda Soares. CONTACTS Storytailors Store & atelier Lisboa Calçada do Ferragial 8, 10 Chiado 1200-184 Lisboa e. store@storytailors.pt e. sales@storytailors.pt e. press@storytailors.pt t. 213 432 306
ALEXANDRA MOURA I AM For the upcoming Autumn/Winter, in a retrospective look at several decades of personal memories and influences, Alexandra Moura s collection reveals the history of the designer from childhood to her teenage years. Regarding print development, the collection is based on the following 3 key concepts: Primarily, inspiration is drawn from movies like Blade Runner, E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and also from the melancholy and poetry of British rock bands spirit such as Jesus and Mary Chain, The Smiths or My Bloody Valentine Moreover, Primal Scream s psychedelic graphics and Tupac Shakur s ambitious philosophy, that raised a critical reflection of the society, were also a big influence in the creation of prints. On a third level of development, childhood photographs from the environment and ambience where the designer was born are incorporated as references. The fabrics used are delicate tulle, lycra and satin printed, jacquard, cotton and wool, reinforcing a bridge between classic and contemporary. The use of tartan in this collection, reveals an intimate connexion between the designer and her godfather, former Portuguese ambassador in Dublin, and the gifts he brought from abroad. In addition, the photographic work from Bobby Neel Adams, where the past and the present coexist together as a collage, works as a reference for pattern making and details, influencing the asymmetry and the relation between oversized/fitted pieces. Finally, inspired by last seasons success, AM reintroduced trench-coats and oversized dresses and teamed up, for the third time, with Portuguese brand Duffy by developing puffer jackets and accessories.
ALEXANDRA MOURA Born in Lisbon, Alexandra Moura studies in IADE, specializing in Fashion Design Project. Since April 2002, she presents her collections seasonally in ModaLisboa and develops costumes for dance performances, artists and singers. Also produces the wardrobe for the plastic artist Joana Vasconcelos and the fado singer Gisela João. In 2012, her shop/atelier opens, "Alexandra Moura MA+S, at Rua Dom Pedro V 77, in Príncipe Real, Lisbon. Throughout her career, she has presented her collections at various events and International fashion weeks. In 2015, she s distinguished with the Women Culture Creators Award, presented by the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality, the Secretary of State for Culture s offices and Secretary of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Equal Opportunities. The honorees are recognized based on the criteria: relevance and coherence of work, innovation and pioneering character of artistic activity and social and cultural impact of the work produced. Three consecutive times, Alexandra Moura travelled to London with Portugal Fashion, the most recent one in February 2017, to present her collections as a part of the London Fashion Week official program. CONTACTS Atelier Alexandra Moura Praça do Príncipe Real, 26-2º 1250-184 Lisboa Portugal e. info@alexandramoura.com t. 213 142 511
SUSANA BETTENCOURT MACHINE AFTER MACHINE Society is automated, the habits and customs of future leaders are moulded around a digital, impersonal era. Communication is through touch screens and keyboards that distance interaction and the exchange of human experiences. The word touch has lost its physical meaning and warmth, taking on a strict, ambiguous significance. When did the change come? In this collection, Machine After Machine, Susana Bettencourt's mission is to exalt the time this change came, when Arcade games were the word of the day. They represent the beginning of video games and the beginning of the end of street games. In the 1980s, there was still real contact and friends you could touch, a reality that is transposed directly to the colours and textures of the collection. NEWS: This collection embraces a concept focused on the change in the habits of children and this was the right moment for Susana Bettencourt's label to present bold proposals for the little ones. Once again, Susana Bettencourt has expressed her vision with unique, customised textures and threads, created in partnership with Fifitex. The thick knits blend with shiny corduroy, the volumes are created with knitted bands and gathers, the messages and the graphics are clear: they are criticising the robots that society is creating. The dubious sheen of the chenille in conjunction with bold pattern jacquards, the designer's well-known signature, bring depth and complexity to this collection in the combination of colours. As Susana said when announcing this partnership: To achieve exclusive results, we must go further in the design processes and be able to have control over all the materials used in the clothes. Now, this dream has come true, with the support of FIFITEX; the yarn is exclusive, the colours are exclusive, making every item even more special and unique. This collection does not aim to defend feminism, but rather equality between all human beings.
KEYWORDS: MACHINE ROBOTS EXUBERANT DARING GEOMETRICAL CHILD PARTNERSHIP: Susana Bettencourt is pleased to announce her partnership with international footwear brand, BIRKENSTOCK, for her FW18/19 fashion show at Portugal Fashion. SUSANA BETTENCOURT Susana Bettencourt is from the Azores Islands of Portugal, where the designer s passion for knitwear and traditional lace techniques were developed from early in her childhood. Relocating to London, to undertake a BA in Fashion Knitwear at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Susan continued to hone her knitwear and women s wear skills through an MA in Digital Fashion at London College of Fashion, graduating with a distinction in 2011. During her stay in London, the designer was able to translate her sculptural designs into the dimension of seamless knitwear. Having instantly gained high praise and recognition, for her sculptural knitwear and luxury high technology fabrics, Susana continues to explore the boundaries between technology and hand-crafting knitwear techniques, developing the jacquard to the extreme in order to make textures and volumes in detail. Experimental designs to create new fabrics and a passionate belief in future fashion are at the core of Susana Bettencourt s signature. Boldly embellish and digitally aware designs, Bettencourt's kaleidoscopic knitwear, prints and accessories are future-ready. She made her début at Portugal Fashion in October 2011 and in September 2014 she participated in Vienna Fashion Week with Portugal Fashion s production. With the support of ANJE, she has participated at textile fairs in cities such as London, Copenhagen and Paris. The young designer has also participated several London Fashion Week editions and also in Vancouver Fashion Week, besides having realized a fashion show in Malaysia. In July of 2016 and in January of 2017, Susana Bettencourt participates twice at Altaroma with Portugal Fashion s support. CONTACTS c. Teresa Ferreira e. info@susanabettencourt.com t. 914 311 331 w. www.susanabettencourt.com f. www.facebook.com/subettencourt i. @subettencourt
PEDRO PEDRO LE BUREAU Unlike previous seasons, Pedro Pedro's Winter represents a new attitude. In a break with casual sportswear, his clothes are clearly more formal, representing a new workwear attitude. A new approach to appropriating the office concept, making it more interesting. With classic shapes and a vision of a Pedro Pedro woman that is more adult, confident and interventional. In the winter of 2018/19, we will be seeing flowing, feminine items, loose shapes and lots of oversize. Hems are longer to accentuate the more long-line silhouette and the colours and patterns vary between camel, black & white, blue, orange and green. The materials take on characteristics of this environment. Cotton, raw serge, thick wools, waterproof and protective materials play an important role.
PEDRO PEDRO Pedro Pedro (born in 1973), completed a Fashion Design Course at the Academia de Moda do Porto, in 1997. He began his professional career in 1996 and that same year won 1st Prize in the "New Expo- Wear Designers" competition. He began doing fashion illustrations and developed several projects within the industry: uniforms, jean line and streetwear for Men. In 1998, he created the Pedro Pedro brand and has since showed at the "Porto de Moda" and Portugal Fashion events. In 2003 he won the 1st Prize at the "I Mode You European Fashion Awards 03", held in Brussels. In 2004, he collaborated with Júlio Waterland in the launch of the Pedro Waterland brand, shown at the Portugal Fashion and ModaLisboa events. He displayed his work in 2006 and 2007 at the Paris Fashion Week. He has since then carried on with his Pedro Pedro brand, under which he has displayed his work since the spring/summer collection 2008. His work has been featured in magazines such as "Vogue", Elle or "Collezione Dona". Recently, in September 2016, he made is international individual début in Milano Moda Donna catwalk, with Portugal Fashion s support, the same fashion week where he returned in February 2017. CONTACTS Campo 24 de Agosto, 129 Escritório 605, 4300-504 Porto e. studio@pedropedro.com e. showpress@showpress.pt (imprensa) t. 225 104 455 925 100 112
ALVES/GONÇALVES Looks appealing to the urban, breaking with classic codes. Approach to a new feminine and a new luxury. A subtle look at sportswear - riding and diving. Exploration of shapes, manipulation of fabrics, giving them a new identity. Neon as a channel for this development, with a touch of techno and the nocturne. Traditionally constructed. Prints, pleats, coats over tulle, velvet, silk, lace and nylon fabrics, like vehicles driving this collection.
ALVES/GONÇALVES Manuel Alves was born in Montalegre and José Manuel Gonçalves in Abrantes. Their collaboration began in 1984, when they formed a partnership and decided to inaugurate two stores in Bairro Alto, in Lisbon, to market their collections for men and women. In 1985 they showcased their collections at the Correio Velho Palace, and have done so regularly ever since. In addition to their work as fashion designers, they collaborated with industry between 1989 and 1992, creating various brands for national and international markets. By invitation from the then ICEP, in 1993/4 and 1995 the two designers showcased their collections at the Gaudi Salon, in Barcelona. Within the international sphere, their participation in SHEM and IGEDO is also noteworthy. In addition, they have been invited to promote Portuguese fashion in London, Copenhagen and Washington. They were awarded the "Fashion Personality" Golden Globe and have designed uniforms for companies such as Vodafone and TAP, as well as costumes for cinema, theatre and ballet. The duo have also developed a ceramics line and a jewels and accessories line, and designed a stamp for Correios de Portugal (CTT, the Portuguese Postal Service) in 2008. Between 1991 and 2013 the two designers were invited to teach Fashion Design at the Faculty of Architecture of Lisbon. With the support of Portugal Fashion, they have showcased their collections on the runway in São Paulo and New York. CONTACTS Atelier Travessa Guilherme Cossoul, nº16 1200-213 Lisboa e. m.alves.goncalves@gmail.com t. 213 463 125
CARLOS GIL TWENTY-FOUR HOURS For Fall/Winter 18 Carlos Gil explores the concept of the city that never sleeps where the artificial lights create all kinds of contrasts. The narrative of the collection follows the idea of the modern cosmopolitan women who search for a look that is both edgy and versatile. Her signature image easily adapts to every hour of every day. Unexpected details inspired by the 70 s & 80 s and by the Disco concept, makes the looks feel both elegant and urban. The aesthetics is cohesive with the brand s signature and remains sophisticated with a sporty touch, making the pieces a perfect match for the daily life in the city. The colour pallet consists of two groups of colours, one of warmer tones and another of darker shades, dictating the tone and pace of the collection. A striped print appears as the graphic element of the collection and becomes one of the main keys of the narrative. Inspired by the light trails, the print brings out the dynamic of the silhouette that even though may seem quite strict exudes movement provided by pleats and vibrant colour schemes. Straight to the point, modern, practical and fashionable could describe Carlos Gil s Woman but, what defines her is being ready-to-go every hour, every day.
CARLOS GIL Born in Nampula, Mozambique, in the late 60s, Carlos Gil graduated in Fashion Design in Portugal, beginning this way his path in the pursuit of beauty in all forms and shapes. In 1998 Carlos Gil opens his first atelier, and a few years later his first store, in Fundão, Portugal. The recognition and appreciation of his work led to numerous national and international professional invitations. In 2009, on the occasion of the Dia de Portugal celebrations he was distinguished as Young successful businessman in Portugal and Abroad by the Honorable President of the Portuguese Republic. In the same year and for the first time, Carlos Gil presented his brand in one of the most important fashion weeks in the country - Portugal Fashion. His collections immediately captured the attention of the industry, and public in general. In 2010 Carlos Gil was invited to teach at the ETIC school, and lecture the course of Fashion Production, a position he holds to this day. In 2014, Carlos Gil made his debut in ModaLisboa with is Match Point collection. In 2015 he is nominated for the award of Best Fashion Designer at the portuguese XX Golden Globe Awards Gala. In July 2015 he is also honored by the President of the Portuguese Republic with the Ordem Infante D. Henrique distinction. That same year, he was invited to debut the SS16 collection at Milano Moda Donna Fashion Week and to participate in the Polish Fashion Week. Recently Carlos Gil was referenced as inspiration and trend in the FW17/18 edition of the trends book Next Look Women's Wear. In May of 2017, the designer is nominated for the second time to the Best Fashion Designer award at the portuguese XXII Golden Globe Awards Gala. CONTACTS ATELIER/STORE Avenida da Liberdade nº57 6230-398 Fundão, Portugal t. 275 753 610 e. carlosgil@carlos-gil.com carlosgil.atelier@gmail.com w. www.carlos-gil.com c. Susana Azevedo SHOWPRESS Press & PR Office t. 213 152 375 937 328 370 e. susanaazevedo@showpress.pt
TM COLLECTION BY TERESA MARTINS FOREST PATH There, where the mist embraces and merges Colors and Patterns, You, will dive into deep Greens, Blues and Browns landscapes and follow the highlighted strokes of Magenta, Mustard, and jelly Green. There, where Silhouettes are free to dance with the dawn light, You, will discover flowers, fruits and animals, hided in loose and structured forms. There, where the sounds of silence speak your Inner Voice, You, will breathe deeply, feel the softness of Silks, the warmth of the yak Wool, the texture of the quilted Cottons. And You, will find your way Home through the Forest Path
TM COLLECTION BY TERESA MARTINS Teresa Martins was born in Portugal. She started embracing the world of arts in her twenties, creating her first interior retail decoration shop. Her eclectic personality has led her through multiple interests, ranging from painting, to ceramics, interior decoration, stand designs and window display design. Her current passion his TM Collection, a new brand of Fashion and Home products, designed with a unique concept of beauty, mixing colours, textures and details under a very personal touch. Its products are marketed all over the world, in a net of more than 100 retail shops and shown twice a year during the Portuguese Fashion week. Her work has been covered in several magazines and newspapers, from Elle to Coté Sud, Maison Française, Vogue, Evasões, Blue Living, Casa e Decoração, Máxima Interiores, Vista Alegre Magazine, Casa Claudia, Xis, Cubo, Lux Woman, Visão, Chocolate, Essential Lisboa, Poggen Pohl Magasine, UP, Byzance, Relais&Châteuax Magasine, Vogue Orient, and Elle Deco. CONTACTS Rua das Padaias, 11 c 2755-062 Alcabideche, Alvide, Portugal t. 21 481 28 60 c. Claudia Seifarth (Marketing & Sales Director) t. 91 635 17 79 e. claudia.seifarth@tmcollection.com w. www.tmcollection.com