There’s a quiet poetry in the way Mafalda Patricio moves through the world - slow mornings, warm light, soft fabrics, and the gentle rhythm of a life lived between calm and celebration. Her collaboration with NA-KD captures exactly that: a collection shaped by contrast, nostalgia, and a playful, feminine eye for detail.
Designed together with Mafalda, the collection reflects the story of a woman who embraces softness as a form of strength. Here, she invites us into her world.
A day in Mafalda’s world - and the energy behind the collection
A perfect day, begins slowly. “Sunlight coming through the windows, coffee in hand, no rush.” she says. It’s a moment of grounding before the day begins - friends in the late afternoon, music, dancing, the feeling of being fully alive.
This duality of calm and movement is central in her style. “You can see that contrast in everything I wear,” Mafalda says. Soft textures meet unexpected details, comfort meets joy. It’s a balance that flows naturally into her creative process.
On ease, intuition and the beauty of simplicity
Mafalda’s effortless style isn’t an accident - it’s intention wrapped in softness. “Ease, for me, is honesty,” she says. It’s choosing pieces that feel true, even on imperfect days.
In life, it’s trusting intuition, letting things unfold without force. This became the foundation of the collaboration, a shared drive to prioritize storytelling in the pieces over speed.“We worked patiently, thoughtfully. They understood the mix of nostalgia, humour, and softness I wanted to bring.” Three words capture the mood of the creative process where: Warm. Playful. Poetic.
Designing emotion - the pieces that tell a story
The collection draws from intimate, everyday moments:
- The hush of winter mornings.
- The golden stillness of late afternoons.
- The nostalgia of old photographs.
- The quiet thrill of going out at night - even if it’s been a while.
Her favorite piece? “The brown coat with purple details.” A classic winter staple softened by romantic velvet - refined yet quirky, just like her. Then there’s the white shirt with playful ball details: “It reminds me of my childhood - feminine, dreamy, perfect for layering.”
Every piece carries a whisper of contradiction: comfort and boldness, simplicity and detail. And as for styling, she has one rule:
“Add something that breaks the obvious.”
Every piece carries a whisper of contradiction: comfort and boldness, simplicity and detail. And as for styling, she has one rule:
“Add something that breaks the obvious.”
On confidence, creativity and what comes next
To Mafalda, confidence begins with being seen “first by yourself.” It’s not perfection, but presence. “It’s comfort in your own choices, the way you move, the feeling of belonging to yourself.” If the collection had a soundtrack, it would be “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode - moody, wintery, nostalgic, but pulsing with energy. A perfect match.
Personally, she is preparing for the arrival of her second child. Creatively, she’s open to new forms of expression: “Maybe design more, maybe explore new mediums. I’m open to what comes.” And a fun detail you might not guess: she finds deep joy in cooking - music on, chopping without a plan. “It’s therapy.” She also secretly misses tiny ballet flats with socks (a trend she may just bring back), and if she could master anything instantly, it would be dancing until morning.
A collaboration shaped by feeling, rooted in Lisbon, and made for the modern romantic
This collection is more than clothing - it’s a mood, a rhythm, a soft winter story. It carries Mafalda’s instinctive femininity, her Lisbon light, her playful eye, and the warm confidence at the heart of NA-KD.
Explore the collection, feel the mood, and step into Mafalda’s world.
