Luis Santos, a Franco-Portuguese designer born in Portugal.

Captivated from an early age by the world of art and design as a form of both universal and individual expression, his sense of identity, fascination for detail and appreciation for structure and volume naturally intertwined with fashion and architecture.

His creative process is guided by a strong sensitivity to volumes that stand out, the rigor of construction, the serenity of strict lines and, equally, the emotional resonance of shapes. These elements became the foundation of his work.

“I have never separated clothing from space, nor the silhouettes that move through it; I like the idea of perfect harmony and coexistence between the two, as a single element.”

Over time, his interest in clothing, cut and silhouettes evolved into a style that would become a signature — one that is more about attitude than fashion itself.

His first steps in fashion were with the houses of Christian Dior and Christian Lacroix.

But it was his encounter with the couturier Dominique Sirop — right-hand to Hubert de Givenchy — that marked him profoundly. Sirop hired Luis as his first assistant, with whom he worked closely.

He later worked at Paco Rabanne, but it was his time at KENZO that he describes as his most enriching experience.

In 2011, the French beauty brand Clarins invited him to design uniforms for their hostesses, sales teams and SPA.