Alberto Sabino
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Alberto Sabino is a Brazilian jewelry designer
and photographer. He is a member of the board of directors
of the Zuzu Angel
Institute.
, Brazil
, moved to Rio de Janeiro
shortly after his birth. He obtained a postgraduate degree
in economics
. He has lived in Düsseldorf
, München, Cascais
and New York
.
In 1980, Sabino was working at the Chase Manhattan Bank
in Rio de Janeiro when he decided to move to Germany. He traveled throughout Europe, from Greece
to Norway
, to experience the different cultures and landscapes. These travels would later provide sources for inspiration to his designs.
After a year living in Europe, Sabino went back to Rio de Janeiro to start a fashion jewelry business with his family. The Brazilian soap opera writer, Gilberto Braga, wrote Brilhante, a story about a jewelry designer, Luisa, played by Vera Fischer
. Alberto Sabino used to go to Rede Globo
Studios at Usina, to teach Vera Fischer about jewelry and to build the set for Luisa's atelier.
Sabino's collections were presented at official fashion shows in Rio de Janeiro and sold all over the country and abroad. In the beginning of the 1990s, Sabino decided to move to Europe to try a new market for the business, living in Portugal with his Tania, but distance did not improve the relationship. Tania wanted Alberto to rent a Quinta in Sintra and begin a new life as a writer. They finally decided to live in Cascais and traveled often. Sabino made his first trip to China and Hong-Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Bali and other countries.
In 1996 the first Official Alberto Sabino Collection was introduced to the press.
from Sex and the City
. His designs have been auctioned at the Miami City Ballet
and New World Symphony Orchestra
Gala Auction and the Queen Mary 2
Gala Auction.
Jewelry designer
A jewellery designer or jewelry designer is a person who renders original jewellery creations and usually constructs them as well...
and photographer. He is a member of the board of directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of the Zuzu Angel
Zuzu Angel
Zuleika Angel Jones, better known as Zuzu Angel , was a Brazilian-American fashion designer, who became famous for opposing the Brazilian military dictatorship after the forced disappearance of her son Stuart. Zuzu was also mother of journalist Hildegard Angel.-Biography:As a child, Zuzu moved to...
Institute.
Personal life
Alberto Sabino, born on July 2, 1952 in Belo HorizonteBelo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte is the capital of and largest city in the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third largest metropolitan area in the country...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, moved to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
shortly after his birth. He obtained a postgraduate degree
Postgraduate education
Postgraduate education involves learning and studying for degrees or other qualifications for which a first or Bachelor's degree generally is required, and is normally considered to be part of higher education...
in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
. He has lived in Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf is the capital city of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and centre of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.Düsseldorf is an important international business and financial centre and renowned for its fashion and trade fairs. Located centrally within the European Megalopolis, the...
, München, Cascais
Cascais
Cascais is a coastal town in Cascais Municipality in Portugal, 30 kilometres west of Lisbon, with about 35,000 residents. It is a cosmopolitan suburb of the Portuguese capital and one of the richest municipalities in Portugal. The former fishing village gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal...
and New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
In 1980, Sabino was working at the Chase Manhattan Bank
Chase Manhattan Bank
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., doing business as Chase, is a national bank that constitutes the consumer and commercial banking subsidiary of financial services firm JPMorgan Chase. The bank was known as Chase Manhattan Bank until it merged with J.P. Morgan & Co. in 2000...
in Rio de Janeiro when he decided to move to Germany. He traveled throughout Europe, from Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
to Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
, to experience the different cultures and landscapes. These travels would later provide sources for inspiration to his designs.
After a year living in Europe, Sabino went back to Rio de Janeiro to start a fashion jewelry business with his family. The Brazilian soap opera writer, Gilberto Braga, wrote Brilhante, a story about a jewelry designer, Luisa, played by Vera Fischer
Vera Fischer
Vera Lúcia Fischer is a Brazilian actress of long-standing reputation and works in cinema and for the small screen, particularly for telenovelas. A former beauty pageant titleholder, she was crowned Miss Brazil in 1969.-Biography:...
. Alberto Sabino used to go to Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
Studios at Usina, to teach Vera Fischer about jewelry and to build the set for Luisa's atelier.
Sabino's collections were presented at official fashion shows in Rio de Janeiro and sold all over the country and abroad. In the beginning of the 1990s, Sabino decided to move to Europe to try a new market for the business, living in Portugal with his Tania, but distance did not improve the relationship. Tania wanted Alberto to rent a Quinta in Sintra and begin a new life as a writer. They finally decided to live in Cascais and traveled often. Sabino made his first trip to China and Hong-Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Bali and other countries.
In 1996 the first Official Alberto Sabino Collection was introduced to the press.
Designs
Alberto Sabino is a jewelry designer, specializing in accessories and jewelry, from necklaces and bracelets to rings and hand-embroidered slip-on sandals. His jewelry has been worn by famous celebrities and socialites, including Kim CattrallKim Cattrall
Kim Victoria Cattrall is an English actress. She is known for her role as Samantha Jones in the HBO comedy/romance series Sex and the City, and for her leading roles in the 1980s films Police Academy, Big Trouble in Little China, Mannequin, and Porky's...
from Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Sex and the City is an American television comedy-drama series created by Darren Star and produced by HBO. Broadcast from 1998 until 2004, the original run of the show had a total of ninety-four episodes...
. His designs have been auctioned at the Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet
Miami City Ballet is an American ballet company based in Miami Beach, Florida. It was created in 1986 by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Edward Villella and flourishes today as one of America's most respected ballet companies...
and New World Symphony Orchestra
New World Symphony Orchestra
The New World Symphony is the United States' only full-time orchestral academy preparing musicians for careers in symphony orchestras and ensembles...
Gala Auction and the Queen Mary 2
RMS Queen Mary 2
RMS Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner. She was the first major ocean liner built since in 1969, the vessel she succeeded as flagship of the Cunard Line....
Gala Auction.
External links
- Alberto Sabino Official website
- Aberto Sabino Official blog