Twenty-six-year-old designer Francisca Nabinho has been appointed creative director at Joalharia do Carmo, a Portuguese jewelry company. Alongside this new position, Nabinho is launching her debut jewelry collection, expanding the brand’s offerings. She is implementing a “head-to-toe” concept, aiming to integrate fashion and jewelry seamlessly. Nabinho believes it is viable to build a career focused on authorial fashion within Portugal. This move signifies a commitment to both traditional Portuguese craftsmanship – specifically filigree – and contemporary design. The launch represents a potential revitalization of Joalharia do Carmo under Nabinho’s creative vision.