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For APE Creative Design Collective, there is no magic formula to do excellent work. Celebrate the artistry of these Fi, a graphic design studio based in Dubai and originally from Manila, as they take us to their journey. Talagang iba ang galing ng Pinoy!
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.
“I believe that fashion has to be daring. It takes courage to go out of convention, buck the norms, and provoke change.” Wearing it Well section features Filipino fashion designer Jesus Sindayen.
When Middle Eastern mystique, contemporary lines and rich details collide – prepare to be spellbound. Filipino fashion – Couture by Bandoix Flores
For most people, the ultimate achievement of one’s dream is often anchored to a big impressive house – one with plenty of rooms, big screen TVs and a multi-car garage, plus all the furniture and gadgets that money can buy. But not for Vina Lustado, a new age architectural designer who lives in picturesque Ojai, California,, who found her ultimate dream home in a 140 square foot space.
IT’S WHAT I DO: Arch. Shay Michaela Tan, UAP – Architect/Designer from Office Inspirations – Dubai, UAE.
“As a designer, being one with Dubai’s haute couture community is important to me, not just for my career, but also for inspiring the way I run my daily life. Kailangan lagi akong couture. It’s not just a label to me. It’s a mindset. It’s a value that I live everyday. It helps me maintain my status – and my waistline!” The ‘Klassista’ Filipino designer Bandoix Flores Nebria shares his style philosophy in Illustrado –
I celebrate the uniqueness of my Philippine heritage and I believe that art is not a self-indulgent vocation but a way to educate people. When I design, I infuse narrative about the rich heritage of Philippine culture. I want to open the world’s perception of who Filipinos are and what we are capable of.
Visual artist Cholo Juan grew up in a family of artists and found great passion for art, music, film, and almost everything creative. He officially started his career when he joined the artist collective Brownmonkeys back in 2009. Cholo’s work can be viewed at FN Designs – Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz Dubai. He is also planning for his solo art exhibition next year.
Fashion designer Francis ‘Izhcka’ Zeta is the quintessential fashionista. Those who are familiar with him know all too well that Izhcka doesn’t only create amazing couture, but he also dresses quite distinctively, so much so that people who pass him by can’t help but look.
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