TO DEVELOP MENSWEAR, TO RENEW IT, DECONSTRUCT IT AND REBUILD IT. THE CLASSIC MALE CLOTHING AS BASE, WORKING ON A MORE CEREBRAL, FREE OF RULES AND CONVENTIONS WAY.
2010—Present
Estelita Mendonça — Designer and criative director
Designing my homonymous brand is a constant learning and research process on all the trends and fashion industry.
2020
Mytheresa- Freelance Senior Fashion Stylist (Germany)
2014-2018
Farfetch — Freelance Fashion Stylist (Portugal)
Working in a big company as Farfetch I get to work with a big team of talented stylists that challenge me to push my work further and keep me super updated in everything that is happening with high fashion and trends
2018
Fly London — Freelance Fashion Stylist (Portugal)
Styling the menswear part of the AW18 catalogue I could work with a dynamic team in a tight schedule. Trying to combine menswear with womenswear with an aim of creating new and innovative images to sell shoes.
AG Filmes — Wardrobe Manager (Portugal)
As wardrobe manager I styled and discussed characters for a Mexican bear ad campaign having a previous briefing in mind. it was an amazing experience working with a multicultural and multilingual team.
2017
AG Filmes — Wardrobe Manager (Portugal)
As wardrobe manager i styled and discussed wardrobe style for a football player in an add camapaign for having a previous briefing in mind. it was an amazing experience working with a multicultural and multilingual team.
Pitti uomo — Eshibitor (Italy)
I was invited by Pitti Imagine, Vogue Italy and Mini to exhibit my Fall/winter collection as one of the designers/brands to watch.
2016
International Fashion showcase — Exhibitor (England)
As part of a group of young Fashion Designers i created three outfits inspired in refugee wear under the theme "Fashion utopias". Honorable mention as best fashion concept.
2015
Cassiano Ferraz —Styling (Portugal)
Working with Cassiano was a good work experience. Based in Porto, Cassiano has a big Studio where e shoots diferent brands with a particular vision.
2014
Creative Parlor — Head of wardrobe (Portugal)
As head of wardrobe i was responsible for all wearing decisions regarding a long feature film called "Mau Mau Maria". I managed a team of two and was responsible for buying and organizing all the outfits and variations for each scene.
Siacom 2014 — Lecturer (Portugal)
As Fashion Designer and Stylist I was a lecturer about the new aesthetic and my line of work.
AG Filmes — Assistant Make up artist (Portugal)
As Assistant make up artist I was responsible for preparing all the characters make-up and hair styling for a Coca-Cola advertise.
2013
Volvo Portugal — Designer (Portugal)
As Fashion Designer I was invited to dress the new Volvo V40 for the Roadshow. Inspired by the security and luxury of the car/brand I design a vinil printed as a marble stone.
MQVienna Fashion Week — Exhibitor (Austria)
I was invited by MQVienna Fashion Week to present in a runway show and display my 2014 Spring Collection in a B2B and B2C stand. Was an amazing experience for a young designer to understand the business.
2012 —2013
Fresh Jealous Brand — Fashion Designer (Portugal)
I started as menswear designer but during the time I worked there my energy and commitment were noticed and I was asked to design all the AW2013 Collection
2009 — 2011
Filmes da Mente — Make up artist (Portugal)
Make up artist in the short film "Momentos" and in the advertisement "ZON".
Awards
2016
International Fashion showcase — Honorable mention as best fashion concept (London)
2015
Premios Novos — Best young Fashion Talent
2012
FTV Fashion Awards — Best Young Designer (Portugal)
Education
2007
Graduated in Fashion Design at Academia de Moda do Porto