Chief Executive, Arezzo & Co.
The Brazilian footwear designer oversees one of the country’s largest shoe empires, with its portfolio including a range of popular regional footwear brands and his own namesake label.
Head of Style, Vulcabras Azaleia & Stylist, À La Garconne
He captivated Brazil's rebellious youths with his skull motifs, before leaving his brand to design for one of Latin America's largest footwear companies.
Founder & Chief Executive, F*hits
The prolific blogger and publicist has helped to develop the luxury market in her native Brazil while championing local designers.
Blogger
Coutinho created her blog while she was still a fashion student, and is now Brazil’s most established fashion influencer with over 2 million followers.
President & Chief Executive, Iguatemi Group
As the head of Brazil’s pre-eminent luxury mall operator, he enticed brands like Burberry and Tiffany to expand in the country.
Fashion Consultant & Critic
The Italian-born businesswoman and fashion consultant is renowned in Brazil for developing the country’s fashion media.
Former Managing Director, Edições Globo Condé Nast
A trained newspaper journalist, Falcão re-established Vogue Brazil’s prominence in the fashion magazine space.
Former Editor-in-Chief, L'Officiel Brasil
The Brazilian journalist and consultant has spent nearly two decades reporting on fashion and has a sizeable social media following.
Director, Fernando Jorge
The Brazilian designer studied at Central Saint Martins and has become known for his sensual, laid-back jewellery, stocked globally.
Chief Executive, Riachuelo
He is rapidly expanding his family's label by tapping the growing affordable segment of the Brazilian market.
Former Creative Director Womenswear, Calvin Klein
Having trained with Oscar de la Renta, he revived classic American label Calvin Klein with muted palettes and restrained silhouettes but has since moved to the beauty space with his own skincare line.
Founder & Creative Director, GB65
The Italian creative director has collaborated with brands like Zegna, Ferragamo and Miu Miu on brand communications.
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