Meet Lianne Almeida

We recently connected with Lianne Almeida and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Lianne, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience definitely comes from my childhood and the village that raised me. Growing up with immigrant parents gave me a unique perspective on life. My family came here without speaking English, never attended college, and yet achieved so much. I watched them run businesses, juggle multiple roles, and navigate countless challenges with determination.

When I started telling people I wanted to pursue fashion as a child, I was met with a ton of resistance. The fashion industry is notoriously tough, requiring both risk-taking and a whole lot of resilience. Each time someone (or even I) doubted my path, I reminded myself of my family’s journey. If they could overcome such obstacles, then every one of my dreams is possible.

With the privilege I’ve been given, there’s no excuse not to be resilient. There’s truly nothing we cannot do if we persevere, and I was taught from a young age that life isn’t about being handed opportunities; it’s about creating them. This mindset has been key to my resilience.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

Day-to-day, I work as a Freelance Fashion Editor and Writer for platforms and brands around the world. While fashion design has always been a passion, it’s in the last year or two that I’ve finally brought this dream to life. It’s been a slow and steady journey; I’m not one to rush things that mean a lot to me.

There was a time when I was terrified to even create my first dress. Fast forward to today, and the dresses from my first editorial have been published in Vogue Portugal three times within five months. Watching my dreams slowly become reality has been unreal. Now focusing on bespoke clients, I’m excited for what else is to come.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Fashion design, to me, isn’t just about being creative and sketching fancy clothes. Knowing the business of fashion is just as important as being creative. Whether it’s media relations, sales, or marketing, all these aspects are necessary to become successful.

My advice for new designers is to be well rounded. There are designers who are great at their craft, but lack business sense, and vice versa. If you can have a bit of everything, it’ll take you far. And as an extra, I’d throw in tenacity as being the number one quality to have. Entering a competitive space, you need to accept that the journey will be challenging, and it’s up to you to keep going.

Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?

My ideal client is a strong, confident woman who values herself. She understands that fashion isn’t just about wearing clothes, but about expressing her unique identity and recognizing the power of style as a form of empowerment. This woman is someone you notice when she walks into a room.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://liannealmeida.com
• Instagram: @liannealmeida @liannealmeidaofficial

Image Credits

“Homecoming” Editorial Photographed by Pedro Moura Simão, Talent by Nicole Sousa, Beauty by Tom Perdigão
NYFW Talent by Justice Williams, Beauty by Perla Marina, Photographed with Jeneé Naylor