In Quebra Costas, one of the most charismatic streets in Coimbra’s historic center, lies Laboratório Mau Feitio — a space that breathes Portuguese creativity and reinvention. Born as a natural extension of Mau Feitio, a brand founded in 2006 and now a cultural reference in the city’s urban lifestyle, the Laboratório embraces its own identity: freer, more experimental, and deeply connected to the spirit of discovery.
Here, the philosophy is grounded in a desire to test, explore, take risks, and embrace new ideas bringing to Coimbra’s historic heart a curated selection of brands focused on what is designed and made in Portugal. The space is shaped by three guiding principles: authenticity, purpose, and aesthetic. Every piece, whether clothing, shoes, stationery, ceramics, or handmade objects, carries a story, a craft, a process, or a creative universe. The Laboratório doesn’t just bring together products, it brings together narratives, personalities, and small creative worlds that coexist in harmony.
Visiting this space means more than stepping inside a shop: it is to live a sensory experience, unexpected and inspiring. Every detail has been carefully considered to create an environment that invites touch, observation, and contemplation. The goal is that anyone who walks through its doors leaves with the feeling of having discovered something singular: perhaps an unfamiliar Portuguese brand, a unique piece found nowhere else, or simply objects that stay in memory and call for a return.
Choosing Coimbra’s historic center, and Quebra Costas in particular, carries a profound emotional layer. It was precisely here, in this very space, that the Mau Feitio brand was born. Returning to the point of origin, now with a renewed concept, becomes a symbolic gesture of continuity and reinvention. It represents a commitment to preserving local roots, supporting traditional trade, and bringing new energy to one of the city’s most distinctive areas.
Inside the Laboratório, brands reflect the pulse of contemporary design and conscious craftsmanship. Portuguese Flannel, +351, Armazém das Malhas, Pêra Lima, Maray, Casa Cubista, Mishmash, Antiga Barbearia de Bairro, among many others, come together to form a rich tapestry of styles, details, textures, and creative visions. Each label, each fabric, and each texture expresses the diversity of Portuguese design and the care of those who create it.
More than just a shop, Laboratório Mau Feitio is a creative pulse: it honors the past, celebrates the present, and challenges the future. A place where Portuguese design finds a stage and creativity finds a home.
Address: R. Quebra Costas 42, 3000-230 Coimbra
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