adja baio

DESIGNER

Adja Baio

SANGUE NOVO
SUPPORTED BY SEASIDE

Adja Baio, Fashion Designer born and raised in Guinea-Bissau, moved to Portugal with her family seven years ago. She graduated in Fashion Design from ESAD and has focused her work on creating genderless pieces that explore the fusion of Guinean cultural references with streetwear and maximalism. Her research reflects the freedom of expression she finds in fashion and the affirmation of her identity.

CONTACTS

E-mail: baiohelena18@gmail.com

PANO DE PINTI is a collection that reflects the personal and cultural identity of Adja Baio, with hair as the central element of her self-expression. Since childhood, the Designer has nurtured a special connection with hairstyles and braids, but only recently came to understand the deep meaning behind this practice.

Inspired by traditional silhouettes, fabrics, and the vibrant patterns of Guinea-Bissau, the pieces connect the Designer’s Guinean roots with a contemporary and experimental perspective.

The integration of streetwear adds a striking edge, reflecting her personal style and her desire to exaggerate in the details. The aim is to celebrate the beauty of identity through shapes, textures, and elements drawn from her lived experiences.

Each piece asserts who Adja Baio is,  in an authentic, conscious, and visually powerful way.