Carlos Miele

Born in Santana - Sao Paulo in 1964, this multi-disciplinary fashion designer is mostly influenced by Brazilian cultures, as his native country, which reflected in his concepts. His expertise in re-aliving Brazil’s Beautiful Handicraft Techniques characterizes and becomes an icon in Carlos Miele’s products. The combinations of Brazilian roots and cosmopolitan frontiers distinguish his state of the art creations. The intricate design mastery shown on his works has proven his intellectual and extraordinary talent.

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His debut at London Fashion Week for the Spring Collection 2002 tagged a new trend in urban and sophisticated designs. The exuberant and vivid colors mixture as typical Brazilian patterns stunned audience at New York’s Spring Collection 2003. The sexy outline but not looking provocative delivers the brand image of beautiful expression. Carlos Miele then established a new Company in 2003 with his self-titled brand.

His parade of success is a result of the relentless manifest determination in achieving his goals. The early years of his career in Sao Paulo, however, his idealistic postures did not mingle well with other fashion associates. The cancellation of his involvement in Sao Paulo Fashion Week in 2001 turned out to be an encouragement for his next steps. The critics on his artworks which he received in his early career has now divulged into compliments. His quality products are the key to his success. Famous celebrities such as Camilla Belle, Beyoncé, Sandra Bullock, Alicia Keys, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Keira Knightley become his loyal clients. The ultra-feminine silhouette of his designed gowns presents a glamorous image on red carpet.

Carlos Miele’s dedication undoubtedly adds significant contribution in the fashion world. Despite of his informal artistic background, he strongly strove and now succeeds to outstand for the wide recognition in a heavy competition of fashion business. By founding M. Officer Store chain, Carlos Miele has broadened his links of investment to promote Brazilian’s cultures and give a signature in Brazilian fashion. June 2003 became the first momentum of his empire in store chain business. Opened in Meatpacking District, New York, this contemporary architectural store received compliments as inspirational reference for an ideal landscape. In November 2007, he opened a new store at rue Saint-Honoré, in Paris. With the more expanding business, his creations are now being sold in stores worldwide.

His young-age dream to become an architect is not being abandoned or even forgotten after all. His desire to construct his own house in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, booked his return of his childhood envisions. He wishes that this house will be his retired place, or he prefers to call it a sanctuary.

Carlos Miele’s activities are not limited merely on the above subject, but also contributed in social endeavors such as the Rainforest Foundation-US in 1989 by designing special t-shirt for forests preservations in Brazil. His fundamental passion of Brazil cultures and future development has encouraged him to offer more opportunities by working with its native people, especially women, in the handicraft sector. This idea of him from his strong will to preserve the original handicraft techniques of Brazilian art inherited by generations.

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