Behind the sovereign space of PINGA stands a collective energy, anchored by a duo that masterfully operates at the intersection of structural power and genuine community: Catharina Tamborindeguy Johannpeter and Gabriella Paschoal.

Catharina Tamborindeguy Johannpeter provides the cosmopolitan lens and an almost institutional network. As the daughter of the iconic Carioca socialite Narcisa Tamborindeguy and descendant of the Johannpeter steel dynasty, her cultural and economic capital is deeply rooted in Brazil’s architecture of influence. After studying international relations in London, she translated this unique access into a strategic asset. Her background does not just open doors; it secures global relevance and fuels the tight-knit network of designers and creatives that define the space.

Gabriella Paschoal delivers the analytical and curatorial substance. Her trajectory runs through the marketing machinery of the acclaimed Brazilian label Cris Barros and deep into the contemporary art scene via her work with the international gallery Mendes Wood DM. Paschoal effectively transposes the intellectual mechanics of the art market onto high-fashion retail. This hybrid approach removes fashion from the volatile cycle of mere trends, transforming the store into a vibrant incubator where a whole community of creators co-exists. Together, they do not manage a store; they institutionalize a movement.