Carlos Tufvesson
Carlos Tufvesson is a renowned fashion designer in Brazil. He attended Domus Academy, in Milan, Italy. In 2000, he opened a space in Ipanema: One side his atelier, the other a store front. In 2001,[1] he released his fist prêt-à-porter collection during the Semana Barra Shopping, a precursor event to Fashion Rio.[2] In 2004 Tufvesson introduced his work internationally at the São Paulo Fashion Week.[3]
Activism and citizenship
Tufvesson is well-known for his activism in Brazil, especially for activities benefitting HIV/AIDS causes, but also for equal rights to access marriage, as it is administered and extended by the State. Architect André Piva is his life-partner, and both are well-recognized gay personalities, both by the LGBT community as well as the carioca society (i.e. the Who is who list in the city of Rio de Janeiro).
References
- ^ Carlos Tufvesson Profile
- ^ Fashion Rio: Carlos Tufvesson
- ^ São Paulo Fashion Week: Carlos Tufvesson
External links
- Carlos Tufvesson (in Portuguese).
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