(they/them) is a queer costume and footwear artist with a Master of Fine Arts in Costume Production from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, they inspiration from the rich tapestry of Afro-Brazilian culture. With a career spanning contemporary dance, theater and music, Lou worked with costume and set designers on a variety of productions, where they often worked with repurposed materials. Founder of Amarelo, a non-binary footwear brand that embraces handmade designers challenging traditional gender norms. In the US, Lou has worked on several theatrical productions, including three seasons at PlayMakers Repertory Company, two seasons at the Utah Shakespeare Festival and has also created costumes for the Greensboro Ballet and the Museum of Science Fiction (MOSF), where they notably replicating elements from the 2021 film Dune.

Lou joined the Department of Historical Clothing and Dress in Colonial Williamsburg, VA, in 2023, where they manage the Shoe Department at Historical Clothing and Dress.

 

Lou also engages in freelance costume and footwear production projects, consistently refining skills in this specialized field.

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