Portugal isn’t just a place: it’s a feeling. In Coup D'État’s latest photoshoot, that feeling comes alive in a visual narrative that blends culture, history, and the sea into a single, compelling journey. Set against the evocative backdrop of Porto and the Atlantic coast, this shoot pays homage to the soul of Portuguese identity, exploring the elements that have shaped its people for centuries.

At the heart of the story lies the sea. Our lens captures the essence of maritime heritage: traditional boats resting by the shore, the weathered hands of time etched into their wooden frames, and a lone sailor embodying the spirit of discovery, resilience, and nostalgia.

Winding through the cobbled streets of Porto, the shoot embraces another icon of Portuguese history: the antique electric trams. Their golden tones, carved details, and familiar hum create a rhythm that threads past and present together. These vintage electrics aren’t just transportation, they are moving monuments, part of the city’s heartbeat, and a reminder of a slower, more poetic time.

Through each frame, Coup D'État weaves these elements into a cohesive vision. This isn’t a recreation of the past, but a reinterpretation: a dialogue between old and new. The styling draws on nautical motifs, sun-faded palettes, and tactile fabrics that echo Portugal's tiled facades and the sea’s gentle pull. It’s fashion with feeling, art with roots.

This photoshoot is our love letter to Portugal. To its streets and shores, its traditions and transformations. To the freedom and hum of the ocean in the morning. To a place where history doesn’t sit still: it sails, rides, gathers, and lingers, just like the images we’ve created. At Coup D'État, we believe the boldest statement isn’t always forward; it’s sometimes a return. A return to what grounds us. A return to what matters.