ABOUT US
ARMANDO CABRAL is a luxury lifestyle brand founded in 2008 as an expression of my journey through the fashion industry — rooted in identity, craftsmanship, and cultural pride. What began with a singular focus on men’s footwear has evolved into a global offering of apparel, fine fragrance, and ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA — our debut home collection.
At the heart of every collection is a deep connection to my African heritage—expressed through design, form, and storytelling. Each piece is thoughtfully crafted in Europe by skilled artisans and family-owned workshops, where generations of tradition meet uncompromising quality. Together, we honor craft, elevate culture, and bring a modern, soulful elegance to life.
MOMENTS IN TIME
USM x ARMANDO CABRAL comes to life in the USM Modular furniture showroom with the opening of NKYINKYIM. A cultural collaboration that reimagines home living through the lens of Armando's African heritage and contemporary design.
ARMANDO CABRAL launches it's first home collection — ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA with a Home & Away capsule collection in partnership with VISO Project.
ARMANDO CABRAL moves it's iconic retail experience to be closer to 5th Avenue in the Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center.
ARMANDO CABRAL expands it's core collections with the introduction of Men's Apparel.
ARMANDO CABRAL Mercado opens it's doors in Rockefeller Center, offering an Afro-centric, multi-brand retail experience in the heart of New York City.
ARMANDO CABRAL x Allen Edmonds innaugural partnership collection debuts with the launch of ‘My Life’s Work’
A new vision for luxury is born with my concept to merge African heritage with European craftsmanship.
ARMANDO CABRAL becomes one of the first luxury fashion brands to start a give-back program.
ARMANDO CABRAL expands to include Direct to Consumer offerings with the launch of armando-cabral.com
ARMANDO CABRAL original flagship store opens in Lisbon, Portugal
ARMANDO CABRAL presents SS/FW collections during New York Fashion Week.
ARMANDO CABRAL presents at London Fashion Week, garnering significant international trade and press coverage.
ARMANDO CABRAL, my namesake brand, launches, filling a void in the men’s luxury footwear market.
Welcome to the World of ARMANDO CABRAL
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Read more: Ultimate Comfort — Introducing ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA.
Ultimate Comfort — Introducing ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA.
ARMANDO CABRAL A CASA — A new category is the embodiment of African-inspired goods for living, sleep and travel. A CASA is where creativity, community, and culture intersect.Read more -
Read more: Welcome to our Shop, NYC!
Welcome to our Shop, NYC!
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Read more: ‘Mahogany Kora’, our first fine fragrance in partnership with D.S. & Durga
‘Mahogany Kora’, our first fine fragrance in partnership with D.S. & Durga
The story of ‘Mahogany Kora’ and its arrival in our door’s originates from a dinner party where David and Armando met. The two, who became immediate friends, were locked in deep conversation about a subject they are very passionate about: perfume.Read more
