THE BRAND
Inspired by vintage fashion
and ancient traditions.
Modernized and Handmade
by true artisans.
Born in Lisboa.
Hand embroidered in Portugal.
We aspire to inspire women
to reconnect with
effortless feminine silhouettes,
styled elegantly.
Each Martine Love is unique and destined to
live long after it is created, destined to
be part of a lasting family legacy, passing
from one generation to the next.
We believe clothes should be treasured, nurtured and bring meaning to fashion by being 'original, caring, slow and socially aware'.
THE FOUNDER
In 2007, Marta Champalimaud began her professional career in advertising in Barcelona where she lived for two years.
Upon returning to Portugal in 2009, she spent an eight-year period working with her family at The Oitavos Hotel. During this time, she began to dream about creating and growing a brand of her own.
A summer lover, a color addict and an enthrallment for beautiful clothes, Marta pursued her goal of launching a brand and combined all her efforts to make it happen.
One day it simply came to her: the traditional Viana do Castelo Embroidery which was present in lots of her home textiles had never been modernized or made fashionable within the clothing industry…
The rest is history!