Liliana Pereira launched the Almavina project in 2017. Inspired by Trás-os-Montes, the pieces serve as a tribute to the anonymous workers of the vineyards — they are busts with closed eyes that convey the soul of wine, introspection and hard work. Therefore, there is a marked Portuguese visual memory in their facial expressions, made by hand without molds, so that each piece has its own personality.

Founded in 2013 in Lisbon, Anna Westerlund is an atelier where reality and fantasy meet, drawing and painting interface, and no two pieces are alike. Anchored in the belief that error is an advantage in the path towards individualization, the slow living workspace promotes small scale quality production, supported by an ecological design, aware of the authentic, lasting beauty of each object produced. The impromptu strokes of colour and the naivety of the drawing lines are fingerprint-like details that imbue each object the author makes with humanity and singularity.

Archie Dickens is a Knitwear and Textile Designer living and working in Lisbon. He is a Royal College Of Art Fashion Knitwear graduate and has a BA in Textile Design from Chelsea College Of Art, in London. His studio is in NucléoA70, in Anjos, Lisbon.

More than a clothing brand, BYOU stands out for its inspiring voice, not only in matters of sustainability and preservation of the planet, but also in the empowerment of the individuality of each one of us. Conceptually, it sees pieces of clothing [commonly associated with the exterior aspect] as an extension of the interior. Because what we wear is always in accordance with what we are and how we feel.

Cem Nós is an accessories brand, namely necklaces, that was born from the desire to create, imagine and manipulate different materials. The cord is the main element of the pieces, in addition to other materials such as rubber bands, rubber, electrical cables or applications. Its originality derives not only from the materials, but mainly from the way they are worked. Knots are the basis of most pieces, however, crochet stitches, interlacing and combinations with other materials also bring them to life. Whether with a hundred or without knots, they are always handmade.

Companhia Portugueza do Chá is a store in Lisbon specializing in tea, which gave new life to an old shoe store from 1880. Sebastian Filgueiras, the founder, is Argentinian, and the sacred ritual of tea leaves was passed on to him by his family. He lived in France, where he learned more about the complex universe of tea. When he moved to Lisbon, he didn’t find a business that translated his passion, and the idea of opening his own store was born. At Rua do Poço dos Negros, it sells tea and tea accessories.

Born and based in Lisbon, Constança Entrudo graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2017 with a BA in Textile Design. She has worked as a designer for Balmain, Peter Pilotto and Marques'Almeida. For her SS19 collection she held her first catwalk show in Lisbon Fashion Week and quickly gained notoriety for her deconstructed woven fabrics that result from a process which involves bonded recycled threads. Known for combining handmade fabrics and bold graphic prints, Constança Entrudo has attracted attention from the likes of Suzy Menkes.

Diverge was founded by a group of friends that got frustrated at how difficult it is to find sneakers that perfectly matched their style. That is why their mission is to help the customer better express their individuality and uniqueness by allowing them to actively participate in the creative process. Diverge delivers original, handcrafted and customizable sneakers. Either starting from a white canvas or from one of the brand’s curated inspirations, the customer can co-create quality sneakers to match their preferences. Their premium sneakers are ethically made to order using only high quality materials.

They call it "postmodern ceramics" for bringing their Hellenic, sculptural and conceptual forms to life through 3D printing. Drama Lisboa is a ceramic studio that is dedicated to innovation and thought, regularly collaborating with artists in limited editions, in addition to making available to the consumer prototypes that did not make it to production, and made to order pieces.

Ana Duarte graduated in Fashion Design at FA-ULisboa and finished, with distinction, her MA in Menswear Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, in January 2015. Ana Duarte presented the first DUARTE collection at Sangue Novo at Lisboa Fashion Week in March 2015. In October 2016, she presented, for the second time, at Sangue Novo and received an Honourable Mention Award, starting to present continuously at Lisboa Fashion Week in the LAB platform. DUARTE brand intends to redefine the concept of Sportswear Luxury, creating a cool lifestyle.

Eugénio Campos Jewels represents history and exclusivity. The brand is recognized for its innovative and timeless creations in Portugal and around the world. Keeping abreast of world fashion trends, jeweler Eugénio de Campos creates totally personalized jewelry as a factor of exclusivity and affirmation of a lifestyle.

Born in 2010, Exceed Shoe Thinkers is a Portuguese gender-neutral brand that has on its foundations the combination of five decades of expertise in the production of shoes and the will of a young and talented team of shoe thinkers. The result is an exceptional shoe and a brand of choice for a clever and cool consumer.

Foursoul is inspired by the elegance and transversality of the female figure, with an increasingly strong stimulus in urban culture. A street fashion brand that redefines itself with a contemporary approach that makes it closer to fashion.

J-ANT is a slow-fashion label striving for the revival of craftsmanship and handmade quality in today’s fashion industry. Supporting sustainability, J-ANT sells unique made-to-order fashion items and exclusive garments locally made in the studio in the Algarve, Portugal. Hereby, considering the techniques such as smock, crochet, embroidery and so forth. Although traditional, J-ANT focus highly on aesthetics and the somewhat innovative composition of it’s creations, making every design look attractive to the eye as well as unique and well made. Furthermore, it support sustainability.

Bosnian born designer with a background in cinema and fashion, Lidija Kolovrat defines her language through deconstruction, urban culture and arts. As the head designer of Kolovrat, Lidija’s personal vision and dynamic are materialized in the unique fashion collections she creates and seasonally shows at ModaLisboa. Her true passion is to create meaningful garments to all of those who seek a differentiated style, in tune with their true, inner self.

Leitão & Irmão, 200 years old Portuguese Crown jewelers, stands out for the manufacture of handmade, bespoke and personalized pieces, having as one of its values “Proudly made in Portugal by Leitão & Irmão”, which has become a reference. Its main workshop, a place where gold and silver jewels are restored and idealized, represent modernity, character and quality, integrating in the traditional production processes the most contemporary design techniques, producing exclusive and timeless pieces.

Lobo Apparel is inspired by Bruno Pereira's woodworker grandfather, a wonderful storyteller and a lone wolf who always blazed his own trail. Ever tough and persistent like wood, he chose to work. Artistry was the mark of his craft that yielded everlasting objects. And that inspires the brand's founder and creative director, who wants people to wear and cherish their things, because by doing so, we're contributing towards a better planet, saving its resources to the fullest and preserving the environment in which we live

Luís Carvalho graduated in Fashion and Textile Design at the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco. He worked at Filipe Faísca and Ricardo Preto’s studios. Luís Carvalho was a fashion designer at Salsa Jeans for two and a half years. In 2013 he created LUIS CARVALHO brand and presented his first collection at ModaLisboa and since then has been a constant presence at Lisbon Fashion Week. In 2014, he opened his first physical space in Vizela, LUIS CARVALHO | Studio, the brand's new home, which gathers his atelier and own store.

Created in 2012, Manjerica aims to create quality pieces with a timeless appeal and functionality, inspired by the unique point of view of the designer and founder Teresa Bettencourt, greatly influenced by her homeland, the Azores islands. They are committed to sincere quality, honest production and conscious design, producing each bag in Portugal with the finest Italian materials. Based in Lisbon, they present a new luxury concept of design and craftsmanship at a fair price, combined with responsible and sustainable practices.

Mustique is a Lisbon-based Portuguese fashion brand, founded by two childhood friends, Vera Caldeira da Silva and Pedro Ferraz. It was during a trip to India in 2017 that the two fell in love with the art of 'block printing'. They were inspired by the craftsmen who used this ancient technique to create wonderfully complex patterns applied to different textiles, and decided to create a small collection of shirts printed in 'block printing', with the aim of supporting this art and sharing it with their friends in Portugal.

Pandemónio is a creative space that has existed since 2019. One of the co-funders it’s Kruella d’Enfer, a visual artist and illustrator that, at the time, gathered with other artists, such as Mantraste and Mafalda Slam, booth illustrators and, later, with Leonor Bettencourt Loureiro, cinema and advertising films director. Right now, Pandemónio’s team is constituted by four women: Kruella d'Enfer, Mariana Simão, Jaqueline Arashida, all of them in the illustration area, and Marcela Castelli who works in the fashion and is part of the Non Collective.

Pecegueiro & F.os is a family brand designed by Sara Lamúrias and Pedro Noronha-Feio, and is based on the values of preserving the spirit of childhood in all its innocence. Sara and Pedro are inspired by their three children to develop the brand that is, above all, about color, simplicity and slow fashion. All products are produced locally and using locally sourced materials, in order to keep the carbon footprint as small as possible and ethical values as high as possible. Pecegueiro & F.os makes pieces that, hopefully, have several stories, and are passed onto future generations.

Ramos Cerâmica was born from the desire to touch clay and to marry it with different materials and techniques: wicker, raffia, rope, wool; tapestry, basketwork, textile basketwork, sewing. Inspired by the natural elements, irregularities, the colors of dried flowers, light and corners. Every single piece is totally handmade with traditional techniques and there are no casts involved. They are imperfect, with different personalities and with the fingerprints of the one who created them.

Created in 2020, by the hands of Rogério Candian, ROGETHAT was born from the need for reinvention and reuse of noble materials. Original, unique, and 100% handmade, it focuses mainly on custom-made pieces, occasionally complemented by some capsule collections and adaptations of vintage pieces. Roger seeks inspiration organic elements and a psychedelic aesthetic, and this influence is visible in the shapes of stars, planets, moons, aliens and even spaceships, that his pieces assume an unpretentious and natural way.

Sara França started her brand in 2015, in Lisbon. Currently her studio is based in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, in Azores, the designer's homeland. Sara's commitment to designing oversized silhouettes, developing pleated forms, creating patterns and choosing fabrics like velvets, silks or waterproof materials makes her designs and her brand authentic and unique. Inspired by sportswear, her designs are informed by oversized silhouettes with a main focus on woman and unisex pieces.

Saskia Lenaerts holds a Master degree in fashion menswear from Central Saint Martins, Winner of The Considered Design award sponsored by Johnstons of Elgin and L’Oreal Professionnel scholarship. Her work aims to disarm prejudice. It pushes for a more unified and borderless world, founded on celebrating both our cultural differences and commonalities.

The Boot Institute is 100% made in Portugal, produced with the highest standards of quality and manufacturing giving a huge emphasis to hand-making and finishing. They offer the best and most durable leathers and components you can find. Their main goal is to offer their customers style and comfort, comfort being vital to making their boots timeless. Their clients are independent, strong, and ambitious women that know exactly what they want and won’t compromise for anything less.

Created in 2015 and originally focused on footwear, The Feeting Room is a concept store with an online platform and physical stores in downtown Lisbon and Porto. It has grown into a global fashion and lifestyle range, always seeking to place itself alongside new emerging talent regardless of the area where it manifests. With a vision of offering the possibility of discovering new concepts and accessing differentiating products, The Feeting Room curates a selection of Portuguese brands and independent labels which are integrated in unique spaces that promote an informal but memorable experience.

Vicara is a Portuguese design brand which, since 2011, edits exclusive collections of products for the home. Their mission is to help young designers and makers promote and sell their products through their network of retailers and clients. Additionally, they keep a close relationship with all the local manufacturers which make our products. This is the core of the brand. Their products are presented in three conceptual collections, each aiming to bring a new meaning to our homes.

Volta is a brand of sustainable socks #madeinportugal. But it is not only another socks brand. It is a project designed by artists for a crowd that doesn’t just want to buy another pair of fun socks. It’s made for those that support solidarity, that look for the quality of “100% made in Portugal” products and, last but not least, bet on “out of the box” pieces that fit every look. Born in 2020, amidst the pandemic, Volta aims to revolutionise through the direct impact of its products on the society. For each pair of socks sold, 10% of the revenues are donated to an institution related to some of the sectors mostly affected by the crisis we’re living. And, in uncertain times, Volta assures this project will "not stop at our feet".

WAYZ stands for Wave At Your Zest for life. The sneakers brand was born out of the belief that society should have a greater global concern for humanity. It argues that social and environmental responsibility should be part of all brands and companies. So, they want to bring humanity to the heart of the business, empowering people, protecting the planet, and making pieces that never betray their values.

Wolf & Rita developed as a separate brand inside a small family business based in the North of Portugal. Taking advantage of a history of more than 30 years of experience in specialised shirts making, the decision to create their own brand came naturally. Embracing the use of old techniques and the natural expertise that comes with experience, Wolf & Rita presents the tag 100% Made in Portugal as a proof of quality. Their fabrics and trimmings are of the finest quality, organic and recycled whenever possible, and always outsourced and produced by local companies.

YAY is the first sustainable brand for boys from 0 to 8 years old. YAY pieces are created in Portugal thinking about stylish little boys. Cool girls are also very welcomed. The brand prioritizes the usage of sustainable materials such as organic and recycled fabrics. Clothes made by YAY are driven to inspire the new generations with handmade illustrations, vibrant colours and a sense of humour. The brand has received prizes and honours from highly reputed child fashion magazines such as French Milk Magazine, Italian Kids’Wear and North-American Hooligans Magazine.

ZOURI is an Eco-Vegan footwear brand made with plastic waste from the ocean. A manifest of sustainability and fair trade with the selection of sustainable, natural and ethical materials, such as pinatex — made with pineapple leaves —, apple leather — vegan and certified —, certified organic cotton, hemp and linen produced in Europe, cork and natural rubber. Handmade locally in a fair way in Guimarães.