This week’s guest of “My Mission is…” features Francisco Costa, founder of Costa Brazil; a lifestyle brand with a mission to innovate in sustainability and reinterpret what beauty is all about. Costa first entered the fashion industry 30 years ago when he left Brazil at the age of 19 not knowing any English. Surrounded by fashion from an early age, with his mother owning a children’s wear factory, he is renowned for working with some of the most prominent fashion brands including Oscar de la Renta, Tom Ford, Gucci and his iconic 13 year stint as creative director at Calvin Klien.

Tune in to hear his inspiring story where Costa dives deep into his personal mission of protecting Mother Earth through the spirit of beauty, as well as his journey of reconnecting with his Brazilan roots in the Amazon. Like what you heard? Help us spread the word by rating and reviewing in iTunes to help others find us or share about the show on social media. 

Photo credit: Weston Wells

FIND FRANCISCO 

Personal: @costafrancisco  

Brand: @costabrazil 

Website: livecostabrazil.com

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Sharleen: @sharleenspiteri

Website: missionmag.org