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Francisco Juliao Romano Ivens,

born 20 December 1998 ( seconds old), is a fashion designer whose work is shaped by a multicultural upbringing and a deep curiosity for visual language. Raised in the Netherlands by Portuguese parents, he grew up navigating different cultures and aesthetics, an experience that now fuels his exploration of identity through clothing. Fascinated by the intersection of online subcultures, internet aesthetics, and craftsmanship, his designs blend bold prints, innovative textiles, and conceptual storytelling. His graduation project focuses on the fusion of digital communities and fashion, exploring how internet-born identities manifest in physical garments. In 2023–24, he interned at Walter Van Beirendonck, contributing to the BananaWinkBoom collection with original print work and creative development. With a practice grounded in research, play, and precision, Francisco pushes fashion beyond trends—treating it as both a communicative tool and a cultural archive.

Experience

	Walter Van BeirendonckSep 2023 – Mar 2024	Sep 2023 – Mar 2024	Fashion Design Internship · Antwerp
	Jaspers MediaFeb 2019 – Sep 2019	Feb 2019 – Sep 2019	Web Design Internship · Amsterdam

Education

Amsterdam Fashion Institute2020 – 2025

2020 – 2025

Fashion & Design (BS)

Skills

	Garment constructionTechnique	Technique	Sampling & sewing
	Screen printingTechnique	Technique	Posters & garments
	RISO printingTechnique	Technique	Zines & small print
	Print & patternTechnique	Technique	Repeat & placement design
	Concept & writingPractice	Practice	Concept development & storytelling
	Adobe IllustratorSoftware	Software	Vector, graphics & print
	Adobe PhotoshopSoftware	Software	Image & texture
	HTML · CSS · PHPSoftware	Software	This site, hand-built

Featured in

	Reserved MagazineWvB FW2024	WvB FW2024	Walter Van Beirendonck FW2024
	Fucking YoungWvB SS2025	WvB SS2025	Walter Van Beirendonck SS2025
	Paris Fashion WeekMen's SS25	Men's SS25	G-Star × WvB debut