THEME
Sombre, delicate and easy to wear colours are associated with
tones ranging from ash grey to black by way of white and old
rose.
Oriental details are visible on the floral glitter patterns.
Overlapping transparent fabrics. Form fitting knitwear is paired
with fluid, asymmetric skirts. Low cut necklines. Long dresses
with trains. Kimono sleeves. Lighter items are teamed with snug
coats for cold days.
Skin is on display in this collection.
The cultural references of this collection are a perfect
blend of formal court tailoring and a playboy spirit.
For men there are overcoats in leather or waterproof material,
long coats embellished with fur and extra large warm British
overcoats with leather appliqué from Miguel Vieira
for Autumn/Winter 02/03.
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COLOURS
Black, white, ash grey, old rose.
FABRICS
Chiffon, satin, pure silk, furs, pure wools, waterproof materials,
micro fibres, velvet, cashmere.
DETAILS
Rubber patterns, hide appliqués, hide cut into strips,
fur collars, oversized buckles and buttons. Asymmetric cuts.
ACCESSORIES
Wrist length gloves, bags with wood appliqué details,
belts with worked buckles, long scarves and mirrored sunglasses.
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| Photo: Rui Vasco |
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Make-up Antónia Rosa with Estée Lauder products |
Make-up Antónia Rosa with Estée Lauder products |
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Miguel was born in S. João da Madeira, and began his
career as a designer in 1988. In that year he showed his own
collections at Expofashion at Lisbon's Filmoda (Lisbon's International
Fashion Fair) while also designing for the Montagute and Marie
Claire labels and GUESS shoes.
He followed the launch of his own line of men's shoes with
his own lines of women's shoes, leather goods, jeans and eyewear.
Miguel has shown his collections both in Portugal and abroad
(in Midec-Paris, Printemps-Paris, Micam-Milan) as well as
for Portugal Fashion International in San Paulo and Paris.
His collections are sold at numerous national outlets and
also internationally in Paris, London, Milan, Madrid, Athens,
Istanbul, New York and Tokyo.
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