Brian Atwood, a renowned shoe designer whose glamorous, sculptural footwear has graced red carpets and fashion runways, is celebrated for redefining modern luxury with bold sophistication. His husband, Dr. Jake Deutsch, is an emergency medicine physician and wellness advocate, admired for blending cutting-edge medical expertise with a holistic approach to health. Together, they embody a life lived at the intersection of creativity, wellness, and love.

In July, Costa Brazil and Francisco Costa had the pleasure of co-hosting a celebration in on Fire Island with Brian and Jake - a moment that gave us the chance to sit down for this Q&A exploring what inspires them, the rituals they hold dear, and the small luxuries that shape their lives.

Costa Brazil [CB]: Place you feel most creative?

Jake Deutsch [JD] : In the garden—that’s my favorite outlet.

Brian Atwood [BA]: I love being in beautiful vintage and fabric stores. They always inspire me.

CB: Place you feel most connected to nature?

JD + BA: Fire Island Pines, living on the ocean, and waking up to dolphins and whales in the morning. Such an amazing feeling.

CB: Amazon rainforest or a concrete jungle - where would you rather spend time?

JD + BA: We’d rather stay in a concrete jungle. Too many snakes and large flying bugs in the Amazon. 

Do you have a personal interest in a conservation project?

JD + BA: Nothing currently.

CB: Do you remember when you first met Francisco?

BA: I believe it was at one of his shows for Calvin Klein. I was always blown away by his talent. He was—and still is—the nicest guy.

CB: In what way do you feel connected to Costa Brazil?

BA: I have always loved Francisco’s aesthetic and strive for quality. Costa Brazil is a perfect reflection of that. Truly a great product.


CB:  Your morning ritual?

JD + BA: We can’t get out of bed without a kiss, followed by coffee and lots of protein for breakfast.

CB: What is the last thing you do before bed?

JD + BA: Take the dogs out for a late-night walk, then prepare for bed, and always top it off with a kiss. A lot of kissing goes on in our household. 😂

CB: What is a bath or wellness ritual you practice?

JD + BA: Our wellness ritual is always focused on working out—lifting, yoga, boxing, or Pilates. Lots of peptides to optimize our bodies and a huge priority on good sleep.

CB: Necessary indulgence?

JD + BA: Massages and facials. Religiously.

CB: Most treasured possession?

JD + BA: Besides our two golden retrievers, it would have to be our amulets by Briony Raymond that we never take off.

CB: Song you’ll play on repeat?

JD + BA: Hammer by Lorde.

Cb: Love of your life?

JD + BA: Do you really need to ask? It’s obvious.

CB: What do your friends call you?

BA: B.

JD: Jakey.

CB: Book you’re reading now?

JD + BA: Castle of Sunset.

CB: What do you love to gift?

JD + BA: We love the Costa Brazil body wash and perfume—both are chic and smell terrific.

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