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Faculdade Belas Artes

My name is Hélio Henrique, and I'm a fashion designer from São Paulo. My journey began in the garment factories of the largest metropolis in Latin America and solidified in 2025 with my graduation in Design. At 40 years old, with two children and a decade of experience in retail, I understood that fashion is not just aesthetics; it's a tool of power. I overcame social barriers and the premature loss of my father to transform my life on the streets into refined technique. Today, I create to provoke freedom and originality, combining the technical precision of SENAI with the strategic vision of BELAS ARTES design. I'm here to show that authenticity is the new global luxury.

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Ancestral Cartography

Category: Apparel

Competitions: Brazil

Este projeto utiliza couro natural como um arquivo vivo de memória. Ela mantém marcas, texturas e tempo. A superfície traz sinais de vida. Dessa visão nasce a Cartografia Ancestral, inspirada no Afrofuturismo brasileiro. O couro se torna um mapa dinâmico onde passado e futuro se encontram. Ela conecta a sabedoria do Ifá à lógica da ciência de dados. A superfície mostra bairros urbanos, e as ruas são linhas douradas como circuitos eletrônicos. Essas linhas definem uma silhueta forte para tamanhos plus size. É como um manto que protégé e ensina; Mapeamos o passado para construir o futuro. Usar essa peça é carregar um território, transformar memória em design.

In association with Arts Thread

Working with our partners at Arts Thread to develop lifelong learning and career opportunities for students of fashion and design. Our partnership provides the opportunity to compete on a world stage, participate in industry led workshops, set up an outstanding portfolio and gain access to the resources that will kickstart careers in fashion and design.