On the first sunny weekend of 2010 – March 12, 13 & 14 – I was invited to witness Moda Lisboa.
It was a first for me, as for many years I have been hearing lots of positive rumor about this event, so now I am happy to report; it is all true. On the dot organization including 5-star hospitality – we even had an exquisite midnight dinner at the major’s one night – and an impressive national fashion line up. The ‘hardship’ with a local fashion week like Moda Lisboa is that their 4-day show program mixes just about every segment from newly graduated or highly conceptual talents to typical ‘socialite darling’ couturiers, longer running internationally oriented labels and even highly commercial denim brands. New to the Portuguese fashion scene, I decided to simply enjoy the ride while questioning some very nice local colleagues for much needed context. Here’s my pick of labels, presentations and looks, some of which will no doubt be featured in an upcoming issue of Code or Blend magazine: