​Education and Foundations

Leandro’s journey begins at age 17 with initial studies at the Brazilian Art Academy (ABRA), where the first Fashion Design certificate was obtained. Skills were then refined in industrial garment manufacturing studies at the National Service of Industrial Apprenticeship (SENAI - São Paulo). The formal education was completed with a Bachelor's degree in Fashion and Product Management from the United Metropolitan University (FMU).

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Global and Strategic Experience

Gathering 15 years of experience in the brazilian fashion industry, Leandro has achieved a profound mastery of creating and developing collections and products.

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After residing in Italy, a deeper understanding of european market is consistently pursued. This international presence is highlighted by Leandro's leadership in developing imported products in collaboration with Asia, connecting the latest global trends with the latin american market major players.

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Dedication to staying at the forefront of the sector is demonstrated through research and development trips covering strategic hubs like England, Italy, Brazil, China, and Bangladesh. This direct experience navigating the complex asian supply chain equips Leandro with the capacity to:

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• trends and market research.

• sourcing materials.

• guiding creative visions, including the creation of themes, color palettes and moodboards.

• interface with print and textile designers, providing clear direction on language and techniques.

• manage product developing and approval processes with excellence.

• align products and collections according to strategies by balancing quality, sales results, distribution, and pricing.