About
Hello, I’m Alcântara
I’m a passionate fashion designer with over a decade of experience across diverse areas of the industry—from kidswear to corporatewear, fitnesswear to menswear.
After graduating from the Fashion School of Porto in 2013, I immersed myself in every stage of the design journey, from early internships to leading design teams.
My career has taken me through roles as a Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Director, and Head of Design, with a strong focus on textile prints and creative storytelling through garments.
Most recently, I’ve been channeling my energy into sustainable innovation, exploring upcycling as a form of artistic and environmental expression.
I believe in thoughtful design that connects style, function, and purpose.
Fashion Designer
2010 - 2025
🎓 Fashion Designer at Fashion School of Porto (2010-2013)
2025 - Creative Upcycling for Sustainable Art & Design Project
2021 - Fashion designer and expert in textile prints at ZIPPY kidswear
2018 - Head of Designer MA Corporatewear
2016 - Visual Merchandiser at W52
2014 - Fashion Director at GASHbrand (fitnesswear)
Design Assistant at atelierHugo Costa (menswear)
2013 - Internship at Atelier Ricardo Andrez (womenswear/menswear)
EXTRA SKILLS
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2021 - Illustrator Designer and Print Expert forZIPPY
2020 - Book Illustrator for Healsi Waters
2019 - Project @phartadecerenganada
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Graphic Design Specialization - California Institute of the Arts
2024 - Graphic&Communication designer at LOSAN
2023 - Communication designer (Creative Direction Team) at Zippy Kidstore
2021-2022 - Freelancer Graphic Design
2020 - Victor Bertier Design
2018- Graphic Design Assistant at MA Creative Production Group
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2024 - FLAG School: After Effects Course
2023 - Commercial Window Dressing
2021 - Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding (Domestika)
Design Illustration
Retrofuturistic Illustration
Contemporary Illustration with Retro Aesthetics
2020 - Professional Photography for Social Media (Domestika)
Organization and Management of Events (Certform)
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2019 - International Contest to Corporatewear for CitizenM Hotels
2016 - Fashion Designer of the Year (Coimbra)
2012 - Namorar Portugal - Aliança Artesanal