People don't really go to museums in Rio. I shouldn't say it's not sophisticated, but, you know, they go to the beach. Francisco Costa beachmuseumpeople Change image and share on social
Right after high school, I moved to Rio and took classes to become a technician for a manufacturing factory where you had to figure out how to produce 3,000 pairs of jeans. But in Rio, I was by myself, which was very liberating, being so young. I got to do my own thing. Francisco Costa 000classfactory share on social
Each season I strive to design a forward-thinking and effortless collection with a very clean minimalist aesthetic. Francisco Costa aestheticcleancollection Change image and share on social
Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating. Francisco Costa brazilfeelintoxicate Change image and share on social
I hope the average woman feels she needs practicality but with a little bit of fantasy. Otherwise, it's just not fashion. Francisco Costa averagebitefantasy Change image and share on social
I have no tolerance for boredom. I spend so many hours in the office, and I still love it. Francisco Costa boredomhourlove Change image and share on social
I drape a lot. I cut. I have to touch. For me, it's almost impossible to start without that. Francisco Costa cutdrapeimpossible Change image and share on social
When people ask me what it is about Brazil and my work, it's not something that I can say literally. It's unidentifiable. It's like when you do research and things inspire you. If you're smart enough, then obviously you don't take it literally. The inspiration will come out later somehow. Francisco Costa brazilinspirationinspire share on social
I never liked sleeping; I always think I am missing something. Francisco Costa misssleep Change image and share on social
My parents had a factory, so I was linked to the textile and fashion industry. Francisco Costa factoryfashionindustry Change image and share on social