Após ter iniciado a sua formação superior
Com um trabalho reconhecido e galardoado com vários prémios de “Criador de Moda” e outras distinções, como a Medalha de Mérito Cultural do Município de Cascais (2000) e a Comenda da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique (2006), José António Tenente dedica actualmente a maior parte do seu trabalho à criação de figurinos para espectáculos, actividade que desde cedo ocupa um importante lugar no seu percurso, tendo trabalhado com diversos encenadores e coreógrafos: André Gago, Beatriz Batarda, Carlos Avillez, Carlos Pimenta, Lúcia Sigalho, Maria Emília Correia, Pedro Gil, Tonan Quito, Benvindo Fonseca, Clara Andermatt, Paulo Ribeiro, Rui Lopes Graça, Rui Horta, entre outros.
Having started his studies in Architecture, he changes direction for Fashion, presenting his first collection in 1986. Today his brand’s universe extends to various projects; “JAT writing”, “TENENTE eyewear”, “Amor Perfeito” (Perfect Love) perfume and home fragrances. In 2009 he saw his work edited on a book 'JAT – Bonding Traces" and in 2010, he had curated the exhibition 'Signed by Tenente’ at MUDE – Design and Fashion Museum, in Lisbon.
With a recognized and honored work with several awards for "Fashion Designer" and other distinctions, like the Medal of Cultural Merit of Cascais Municipality (2000) and the Order of Infante D. Henrique (2006), José António Tenente currently devotes most of its work creating costumes for shows, activity that since early days occupies an important place in his path, having worked with many stage directors and choreographers: André Gago, Beatriz Batarda, Carlos Avillez, Carlos Pimenta, Lúcia Sigalho, Maria Emília Correia, Pedro Gil, Tonan Quito, Benvindo Fonseca, Clara Andermatt, Paulo Ribeiro, Rui Lopes Graça, Rui Horta, amongst others.
