ABOUT
João is a Portuguese Costume Designer based between Lisbon and London.
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He began his journey studying Costume Design at the Circus School of Lisbon, followed by Fashion Design at Magestil. After freelancing for a while, he moved to the UK to further his education in Fashion and Textile Design at the University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art.
Currently, João works as a Fashion Designer for Go With The Wind, as a Wardrobe Technician and Casual Assistant Costume Supervisor at the Royal Opera House, bringing over a decade of expertise in tailoring, styling, and costume design.
His experience includes working as a Costume Maker for Phil Reynolds, contributing to international productions, and as a Costume Maker / Assistant at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, where he adapted costumes for new productions with precision and creativity.
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At Ted Baker, João refined his skills as both an Assistant Womenswear Fashion Designer and a Formal Wear Specialist/Tailor. His earlier work as a Freelance Fashion Designer for Teen Girls in Lisbon allowed him to dive into trend research, creating youthful, dynamic collections.
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As a Freelance Stylist and Producer, João curated captivating looks for photoshoots, collaborating closely with models and photographers to bring bold visual stories to life.
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He is excited to continue developing his career as a Costume Designer, Costume Supervisor, and Stylist, always driven by a passion for creativity and detail.
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