Hanging Out With

In his first interview with us many projects were yet to emerge amidst the uncertainty of the pandemic. It is now the first time we re-interview someone and the result could not have been better!Find out everything that has changed in Felipe's life and the news he shared with us!

It all started after a trip to Japan where he had his first contact with Ikebana - an ancient art known for composing delicate, harmonious arrangements, full of symbolism. Ikebana means "to give flowers to life" or "arrangement of flowers". The contact with flowers transformed Nathan Kunigami's understanding of the world and that's how Kokuga Flower Studio was born. A different space from the traditional flower shops in Lisbon where the beautiful, sophisticated and simple go hand in hand. Get to know him.

If there's something that Diogo and Duarte share as brothers it's their passionate about traveling, seeking new places and discovering cultures. That's how The Peak House was born - a surf house where you feel like family. Good energy is present in the house, located in Sintra, where it is possible to be close to the sea and the mountains, surf good waves, go hiking and explore the best of the city. Just being there is enough to feel the manifesto that the team believes in: Life Simply! Get to know them.

Despite being from totally different backgrounds the lake and the passion for wakeboard brought Rute and Joana together. From this bond two projects were created to offer unique experiences by the lake of the Zaboeira village, deep in the heart of Portugal. In 2021 they both quit their jobs to fully dedicate themselves to these two projects and now they get to live out their dream of being fully enveloped by nature and sports while simultaneously giving life to this village, contributing to the region's sustainable development, and creating a strong community of women and girls in wakeboard.Get to know them.

Olivier and Clio met in Paris during their studies in Interior Design and Architecture. With their experience in different agencies from Beijing to New York as Interior Design Directors, they decided to combine their knowledge and bring to life Garcé & Dimofski as a gallery and a multi-disciplinary design brand. They welcomed us in the amazing and historic Pombaline building from the XIX century located in the Intendente neighbourhood, where they soon will open the space in which the gallery will take place. Get to know them.

A beautiful brotherhood between these two friends, and the shared passion for hosting and delivering great moments, lead Michael and Tomás to frame DA NOI. After developing their career internationally and around Portugal, Lisbon was the place they chose to put down roots and finally open their ‘living room’, as they call it, a place where they can host friends, and meet new people every day. The same people who inspire them to create and continue their journey. Get to know them.

Ricardo's passion for the sea, the rocks, and cliffs turned him into a professional fisherman for many years. In 2016, a walk on the beach with his children to collect materials (trash), and use them to make Christmas presents for his family, led Xicogaivoto to what it is today. Since then, Ricardo has been in many places, developing and taking part in social and ambiental projects, raising awareness about plastic pollution, and spreading his art. Get to know him.

Born and raised between Costa Rica, Portugal, and New England, Annette grew up surrounded by plants. This lifelong obsession with plants and an unexpected introduction to natural dyeing in Thailand in 2018, led Annette down an Alice in Wonderland-style rabbit hole into the world of natural dyes.  When she moved back to Portugal in 2019 foraging natural dye material connected her to the surroundings. Then in 2020 she founded Tinctorium Studio, through which she offers natural dye services, sells naturally dyed goods, and teaches natural dye workshops.  Get to know her.

Hanging Out With Nicco, Italian Shaper and Surfer. Born and raised in Bologna, Nicco is that kind of multi-passionate person. From DJing and producing in Italy to working as a chef in a 3 Michelin star restaurant in Spain, he has even started his own eco-friendly Juice kiosk in Lisbon. Nicco found himself in many different places in the last years, but he says that the surf has always been the main connection between all those things. At a certain moment, he started Collecting old boards and dreaming to make his own, until he did it! He started a surf brand and now he shapes boards inspired in the 60s, and soon will launch a new project where some of his bigger passions come together. Get to know Nicco.

Meet Felipe, a Colombian entrepreneur and Music enthusiast friend. Felipe grew up in Bogotá discovering and experiencing different music scenes in his early teens. By the age of 18 he went to the States to study, where he started working for the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Colombia. His job took him to Rome where he served as a diplomat for almost 5 years and also where he had his first ever paid DJ gig. Felipe adventured himself in a trip to Japan that led to a period of research in audio and later became one of his motivations to get started with his next project. Get to know him.

Meet João, a Portuguese Musician and our inspiring Photographer here at +351. João was born in Lisbon and grew up in the country-side of Alentejo. At the age of 6 he had his first contact with Music and Photography. Since then, he has been recording memories with his photographs, experiencing and making Music from Jazz to Electronic. Get to know him through this journey.

Meet Luísa, a young Portuguese Designer and DJ. Born and raised in Lisbon, she grew up listening to Fado Music. With interest in Music and the Arts, Luísa has turned these passions into her career. Today she is a Designer at a well-known agency and has a DJ program at an online Radio. Get to know her.

Meet Max, the German Designer and Carpenter who had the idea of designing his own home in containers, send them to Portugal and start a new life closer to the sea. Now he lives a free lifestyle, enjoying his time connected to nature, in a sustainable ca, improving his surf and working on creative projects. Get to know him.

Meet Frederico, a Portuguese Designer and entrepreneur. At 12 years-old, Frederico moved to Barcelona for 6 months where he found his two passions, Design and Skate. Today he is the founder of a successful lifestyle brand and a co-founder of a Design studio. Get to know him.

Meet our next door neighbour Julien, a very creative Parisian that fell in love with Lisbon. We are constantly bumping into him in the neighbourhood and wanted to know more about his projects. This is Julien. Get to know him.

This is Andres, a talented Contemporary Artist from Venezuela and our Spring Summer Campaign model. Andres was born in Venezuela and studied Arts in the Academy of Arts in Caracas. We visited his studio where he was finishing some very expressive and colourful paintings. Get to know him.

This is Laura, the online Marketing expert that collaborates with us here at +351. She is from Argentina, but it's best to say she’s a world citizen. Laura quit her day job to fulfil her bucket list, during that time she founded a Marketing Agency and set off to travel the world. Today she’s based in Lisbon, works remotely as a Digital Marketer and hits up the coastline whenever she can. This is Laura, get to know her.

Jorge, also known as “Jorginho” is the face you have to look at once you enter the door of “ Faz Frio”, one of the oldest and more iconic restaurants in Lisbon. Jorge is a world citizen who studied Hotel management in one of the best schools of the world, and who later lived around the world collecting knowledge and crazy experiences. Get to know him.