Francisco Costa
Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Costa Brazil
Francisco Costa, a Brazil native, is the founder and chief creative officer of Costa Brazil, an eco-forward skincare and fragrance line with products made from natural ingredients found in the Amazon rainforest. Prior to starting Costa Brazil, he served as the creative director of womenswear for Calvin Klein for 13 years. He’s also led design teams with top houses like Gucci, Balmain Couture, and Oscar de la Renta, and he has received numerous awards. After leaving Calvin Klein, Costa returned home to Brazil to discover an urgent need for conservation, which inspired his brand, as well as his passion for raising awareness around the cause. He now lives in New York City, and serves on the board for various organizations, including the New York-based AIDS Community Research Initiative of America.