Nine years ago, before the red carpet dresses for Hollywood A-listers, before the million peso dresses became the talk of the fashion industry back home, before his Breakthrough Designer Award at the WGSN Global Fashion Award in New York, the standing ovations on the runways of Dubai, Manila, Australia, America’s Next Top Model and his induction to the Asian Couture Federation, Michael Cinco, the designer with the ‘impalpable dream’ (a phrase he coined and popularized), during our shoot for his first fashion editorial in Illustrado, enthusiastically shared his ultimate dream – that of having his very own show in Paris.

Helping The Filipino Flourish Global Vision, Native Soul Taas Noo FIlipino!     #TaasNooFilipino Illustrado GO> LIVE Big Fashion Issue 2019 Reveal   #TaasNooFilipino We celebrate our 13th Anniversary by featuring the hottest international Filipinos in the world of fashion including designers, models and photographers who have made an impact beyond the Phils! We also bring …

With Western and Arabic models dominating the local world of advertising and fashion, and Southeast Asians a rare sight whether on media or on the runways, it is truly amazing to see a handful of Filipinos make a breakthrough in the local style scene.

Extraordinary he is – ‘The One and Only.’ Heading a couture brand – Amato – as its founder and artistic driving force for the longest time now, it goes without saying that Furne One is a consummate master of his craft. #illustradomagazine #taasnoofilipino