Armando Cabral

Armando Cabral is a model, father, world traveler, and the Founder and Creative Director of his namesake luxury lifestyle brand. 

Born in Guinea-Bissau, a small country on the coast of West Africa, his family moved to Portugal when he was 4. Lisbon is where he primarily grew up, instilling a sense of European arts, culture, and global citizenship. 

Armando's career in fashion didn’t begin behind the scenes as many do. After being turned down by every agency, he got his start on the runway, where he started modeling while earning his degree in business administration. At 21, he was signed and rose to become one of the top models in the world, representing many of the most prestigious luxury houses: Louis Vuitton, Balmain, Dries Van Noten, and becoming the face of J. Crew Menswear. 

His innate passion for shoes, knowledge of luxury, and experience in fashion led him to notice an opportunity in the market for a brand that offered timeless elegance combined with high-performing pieces positioned at a fair price point. 

The ARMANDO CABRAL inaugural footwear brand was released in 2009 to include bespoke, classic, handsome forms and comfortable, technical function. Armed with his inspiration, ideas, and sheer tenacity, he immersed himself in shoe design and production, intimately involving himself in every detail along the way.

Today, ARMANDO CABRAL continues to evolve into a more diverse footwear and luxury lifestyle collection aimed at amassing loyal fans drawn to expressing themselves through Armando’s unique perspective on African heritage infused with bespoke European craftsmanship.