I focus on creating fashion with meaning, challenging the fast fashion industry by promoting thoughtful consumer choices.
More than just a fashion brand, Raphal is a movement toward authentic, responsible, and creative self-expression.
Join me in crafting clothes that speaks from the heart and helps the planet.
Born in Portugal, with African roots, I studied fashion design in Lisbon, Covilhã, and Milan, drawing inspiration from both underground rave scenes and my conscious lifestyle. Since the age of 19, I have practiced yoga and have been a vegetarian since I was 20, reflecting the importance I have always placed on sustainable living and the concept of slow living. This way of life, combined with my passion for fashion, has been essential in the development of my unique creations.
However, finding a balance between sustainability and the fashion industry — the third most polluting industry in the world — was a challenge. Even though I didn’t want to be part of such an impactful industry, fashion has always been my greatest passion. With the creation of my brand, Raphal, I managed to find that balance, creating fashion with a story, style, and personal expression, while challenging the norms of fast fashion and encouraging more conscious consumer choices.
“Fashion has been my passion since I was a child. I had my first sewing machine when I was 14, and I have fond memories of working hard to create Carnival costumes for myself and my friends. Since then, I have never stopped creating and sewing.”
