Luis Machicao actively began pursuing his career in his native Peru where he studied fashion design and sociology. He believes that fashion is a social manifestation of the human being. Mr. Machicao went on to work in Paris where his distinctive fashion style for both men and women matured.
After returning to Peru, he worked as a costume designer for popular soap operas and theatrical productions, and as a fashion designer for that country's First Lady. He was soon showing his own designs on the runway, and since settling in the USA, has presented his collections in cities such as Houston, Austin, San Francisco, Miami, Charlotte and New York. In 2009 Mr. Machicao started offering his costume design services to the US film industry bringing his vast experience and skill to the big screen.
The Machicao style is classic with a touch of avant-garde. Luis Machicao loves accentuating the female form and dressing women who are secure in their own identity. In addition to his womenswear designs, Mr. Machicao also designs masculine and stylish clothing and swimwear for men.
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