FashionThere is noXcape!
by Laila Silva
really understood how quickly our
lives can change from one moment to another. From then on,
I viewed life as a wild ride.” You
can see this theme in pieces like
the camo jacket and hats whose
And if you think NOXCAPE is designs are, according to Pacheonly for guys, think again. Inspired co, “a direct result of the feeling
by his peers, Pacheco made sure of being in a battle with life when
his collection was completely uni- facing adversity.”
sex. “I think nowadays, fashion is
more and more gender neutral. I With so much talent and passion
have girl friends that wear men’s behind the line, we can’t wait to
clothes, and guy friends who wear see what NOXCAPE has in store for
women’s clothes, and both are us during the Fall/Winter season.
fine. NOXCAPE is androgynous in
that way--the pieces can easily be
worn by both males and females.”
is ‘in’ during the current season.
With NOXCAPE, I aim to create
timeless silhouettes. I believe that
great design and quality products
never go out of style.”
Army Jacket, 5-Panel Camo (Hat), and White (tee shirt) modeled by
Henderson Nguyen and Sara Haj Ali Akbari, photo by Anand Sheth
Imagine a clothing line that helps
you feel empowered, and motivates you to face your fears without trying to make them disappear.
That was Arlindo Pacheco’s goal
when he created and designed
his own line of streetwear NOXCAPE. Growing up between
Brazil and Florida, life came with
many challenges. Pacheco says
about the meaning behind the
name, “NOXCAPE (No Escape),
at its core, represents an idea that
we can run away from physical
things, places, and people, but at
the end of the day, the only thing
we can’t escape is ourselves. It’s
sort of a mantra that has always
stuck with me through difficult
times. It forced me to realize that
I needed to get through these situations rather than try to run away
from them.”
As a young boy, Pacheco was always interested in fashion and art,
and how we use them as means
of expression. Living in Orlando,
he became aware of the local art
scene and started working toward
his dream of starting NOXCAPE.
“Art, to me, is the product of my
interpretation of experiences and
things around me. I love clothes,
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and I love self-expression, and for
me it was a perfect way to combine the two. I could see myself
designing clothes, so it was no surprise that I decided to create my
own line of streetwear.”
With two fashion shows under his
belt, Pacheco has showcased his
line at Redefine Gallery, as well
as other places around Orlando.
With a line that includes army
jackets, baseball caps, t-shirts, and
even tote bags, the inspiration behind each piece includes not only
designers, but also artists and musicians. “I’m inspired by designers
like Nigo, Rob Garcia, and Brendon Babenzien. I’m also a fan of
many types of music, from classic
rock to rap. I’m especially inspired
by a lot of local up-and-coming
artists because I love the hustle of
‘trying to make it.’ ”
His latest collection Wild Ride was
just released last month and many
items are already sold out. This
time, the Spring/Summer collection was not only inspired by
Pacheco’s life, but also those close
to him. “For the first time ever, I
You can see more at:
NoXcapeWorld.com
Army Jacket modeled by Sara Haj Ali Akbari, photo by Anand Sheth
Trying to make it is exactly what
Pacheco is doing with NOXCAPE.
While many designers go for
trendy pieces only popular for a
particular season, NOXCAPE is
meant to stand out for years to
come. “NOXCAPE is not trendy,
meaning products won’t necessarily reflect what style or look
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