LUÍS CARVALHO
Luís Carvalho (born in Vizela, 1987) holds a degree in Fashion and Textile Design from the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco. He participated in various fashion competitions both in Portugal and abroad. His professional journey includes working at ModaLisboa and in the studios of Filipe Faísca and Ricardo Preto. He was also a fashion designer at Salsa Jeans for two years before deciding to launch his own brand.
The year 2013 marked a turning point in his career. He founded the LUIS CARVALHO brand, and new challenges quickly followed. That same year, he presented his first collection at ModaLisboa and since then has been a regular presence at Lisboa Fashion Week.
In 2014, he opened the LUIS CARVALHO | studio in Vizela, the brand’s headquarters (atelier and flagship store).
In 2016, he was awarded with the GQ Men of the Year prize in the Fashion Designer category. In 2017, he won the Golden Globe for Best Designer and presented a collection at Paris Fashion Week for the first time, as part of the Showcase Moda Portugal event.
In 2018 and 2019, he was one of the winners of the Maison Mode Méditerranée Prize, in Marseille. In 2021, he was once again honoured with the Golden Globe for Best Fashion Designer.
Today, Luís Carvalho is widely recognised for dressing several Portuguese and international celebrities.
CONTACTS
Praça do Município, Loja 58
Fórum Vizela
4815-013 Vizela – Portugal
Tel: +351 253 136 456
E-mail: studio@luiscarvalho.net
URL: www.luiscarvalho.net
