User:AZARAUJO

A.Z Araujo grew up in the town of Boqueirão in Paraiba, Brazil, working with his father on a farm at a very young age. Born in Rio de Janeiro, A.Z and his family moved to Boqueirão when he was ten years old. A.Z was inspired from watching his aunt Maria make clothes for prominent people in his small town. After he finished schooling, A.Z returned to Rio to pursue a career in acting. There, A.Z worked for Globo and starred in soap operas such as "Pecado Capital" and "Hilda Furacao". While acting, A.Z befriended a wardrobe artist on the soap opera set. This camaraderie developed his savvy taste for fashion. A.Z began working as an assistant to Hilda Marinho, a famous costume designer in Rio. A.Z learned about classic details and bespoke tailoring with some of the best fabrics in the world in the atelier of Ms. Marinho. A.Z took acting to New York City ten years ago and along the way, discovered fashion on a much grander scale. While working in several fashion venues in the city, A.Z felt it was time to start A.Z Araujo. In 2008, A.Z launched his namesake brand becoming one of the popular go-to fashion for chic and luxury swimwear. His collection shown last year at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim caused a media sensation and featured Bravo's Real Housewives of Atlanta and Miami and included Atlanta-based Cynthia Bailey in the runway show. A.Z's swimwear designs have been worn by luminaries such as the winners of the Miss Universe Organization from 2009 and 2010, Adrienne Bailon, Aylín Mújica, Wendy Raquel Robison, Natalia Castro (Big Brother Brasil season 11), Cynthia Bailey, Adriana De Moura, etc. A.Z Araujo collection will combine the sexiness of Brazil with the chic modern presence of the New York consumer. A.Z will focus part of the collection on swimwear mastering the Brazilian cut and feel, and round out the collection with ready-to-wear pieces.

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A.z Araujo