The New Moon

organza printed shirt with open sleeves and button up collar,
Black crinoline cap with satin flowers.

organza printed shirt with open sleeves and button up collar,
Black crinoline cap with satin flowers.

organza printed shirt with open sleeves and button up collar,
Black crinoline cap with satin flowers.
The Young Moon

with reverse printed tulle lining and cotton jersey,
Printed transparent pleated tulle tank top.

with reverse printed tulle lining and cotton jersey,
Printed transparent pleated tulle tank top.

with reverse printed tulle lining and cotton jersey,
Printed transparent pleated tulle tank top.
The Waxing Crescent

printed vest and skirt, Straight ankle length black pants,
Black crinoline hat with satin flowers.

printed vest and skirt, Straight ankle length black pants,
Black crinoline hat with satin flowers.

printed vest and skirt, Straight ankle length black pants,
Black crinoline hat with satin flowers.
The Waning Gibbous

printed sweatshirt with plastic ruffled hem and collar, Draped tunic,
White crinoline cap with satin flowers.

printed sweatshirt with plastic ruffled hem and collar, Draped tunic,
White crinoline cap with satin flowers.

printed sweatshirt with plastic ruffled hem and collar, Draped tunic,
White crinoline cap with satin flowers.
The Waning Moon

Satin double faille printed vest, Silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White knee length shorts.

Satin double faille printed vest, Silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White knee length shorts.

Satin double faille printed vest, Silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White knee length shorts.
The Half Moon

printed vest, Transparent silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White crinoline cap.

printed vest, Transparent silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White crinoline cap.

printed vest, Transparent silkscreen printed shirt
with collar, White crinoline cap.
The Full Moon

embroidered shirt, Transparent off white plastic coat
with printed chiffon lining.

embroidered shirt, Transparent off white plastic coat
with printed chiffon lining.

embroidered shirt, Transparent off white plastic coat
with printed chiffon lining.
“DRAG ME TO THE AFTER HOUR ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 14/1”. This collection takes inspiration from the evolution of the phases of the moon. It explores the phenomenon of the diffraction of light, from the deepest black to a blinding white. It will take you along a fantastic wandering, where you will meet shadows, dark silhouettes and stellar eclipses. A world of pale illusions looming and where silver shadows arise. A landscape unseen with human eyes, hidden in the night and coming to light imminently. The mask of darkness is now unveiled, light shining so bright that it becomes impossible to make out day and night. The collection is a vision of a fascinating ideal, where bodies are illuminated by the timeless moonlight and reversed in tone. They are not from here and now. Staring at the moon, dreaming about how pure and sublime this very faraway island out in space might be. This kingdom is much closer than one would think. Admiring reflective surfaces is like going on a journey straight within oneself. Now that this is uncovered, stop looking elsewhere! http://rafaelkouto.com/



