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Amato Couture by Furne One (Dubai)
Filipino born Furne One is the formidable creative force behind Amato Couture. From his atelier in the Al Hana Centre in Dubai, Furne has been actively plotting (fashion) world domination with collections that combine an insouciant eloquence of style that harks to a bygone era of opulence and decadence. His exquisite gowns are definitely not for shrinking violets! They (the gowns) are a melding of costume and old world charm; boudoir couture with a high diva quotient perfect for Oscar nights and occasions which call for full-on wow factor!
Dubai’s most well-known fashion maverick first showed signs of his creative potential as a 10 year-old living in Cebu, the Philippines. His hobby involved churning out endless sketches of elaborate, dreamlike, fantasical gowns for imaginary women. He went on to study Fine Arts in college, majoring in advertising. His first foray into the fashion limelight was in 1994 when he won the Mega Magazine Young Designers Award in the Philippines. The prize was a trip to Paris for a short-term training in design. The CEO and founder of the Natori company, Josie Natori, was one of the competition judges. She was so impressed by Furne’s fusion of high fashion and cinematic imagery that she invited him to apprentice with her.
Last year, PROJECT RUNWAY host and supermodel Heidi Klum came a-calling. Intrigued by his particular brand of surreal fashion, Heidi invited Furne to design gowns for all the 18 models for her show, "Germany's Next Top Model". He became an instant celebrity in Germany; with publicity in top German newspapers and fashion magazines. Heidi Klum has invited him again for this year's show.
To say that Amato Couture's star is ascending is surely an understatement undeserving of a designer whose signature is more diva than demure!
Read an Interview with Amato Couturehere
www.amatohautecouture.com
Berit New York (New York)
Fashion Institute of Technology design graduate, Britney Frady-Williams will be gracing the 'A La Mode' Catwalk during London Fashion Week with her historically inspired pieces from her label Bert New York.
Based in New York, Britney uses rich fabrics and historical patterns and methods to create intricate, fascinating designs for her label 'Bert New York'. Her work re-imagines everyday living and commonplace objects, envisioning the fantastic amidst the mundane. Noting how modern life seems deprived of the quality and wonder that has enriched humanity since its origin, Brit seeks to reawaken this old world charm for a new generation.
Her work has been featured in several prominent International magazines including Supermodels Unlimited, Bust magazine, Italian Marie Claire, the New York Times, Hue: the Alumni Magazine of FIT as well as other national and international press. Her work has also been filmed for music videos and international documentaries on sub-cultural fashion.
Read an Interview with Berit New York here
www.beritnewyork.com
Tom Lipop Menswear (UK)
Upon completion of a challenging BA Hons degree in Fashion and Textiles (menswear), the Lipop London mastermind went onto successfully participate in Sky One's 'Project Catwalk. ' His participation in the show not only showed his resilience in such a demanding and tough environment but displayed his high-level of design competence and his ability and vigour to thrive in the competitive fashion industry. Partaking in "Project Catwalk" equipped Lipop with the skills to fulfil design and pattern cutting roles at Griffin Laundry, House of Holland, Halfpenny London and Nathan Jenden.
It is Lipop's infatuation with creating contemporary and forward thinking garments inspired heavily by the long historical lineage of British fashion which has been expressed through his own Avant Garde collections. One not to follow trends but to set them, Lipop has innovated a very distinct handwriting using striking illustration, technical cutting, experimenting with new fabrics, and garment construction. Parallel to his own creations, Lipop, who held a senior design position at House of Holland aspires to great designers such as Massimo Osti and Henrik Vibskov; two designers he claims who 'push the boundaries of fashion craft with successful, conceptual and aesthetically progressive garments. '
Read an Interview with Tom Lipop here
www.lipop.co.uk/www.lipoplondon.com
Z Mode (UK)
Lithuanian born Rangayah spent five years living in South Africa and studying fashion at LISOF Fashion School. She went onto establish Z-Mode after working as a denim designer for a manufacturing company. Rangayah has participated in several fashion design competitions including Bridex and Bridal Africa which served as the platform for her to publicise her skills and talent. This led to her being nominated for the prestigious South African 'Fashion Design Merchandise Award. ' Many of Rangayah's creations have received exposure in international magazines including Elle, Style Plus (Lithuania) and LABB Fashion (UK).
Her passion for foreign culture, art and music are a strong design inspiration and Z-Mode is a true depiction of that. Inspired by the 'rainbow nation' Rangayah witnessed whilst living in South Africa, her designs are a concoction of interestingly opposite textures; "I like to make women feel feminine, elegant but at the same time empowered. Therefore I always try to keep the balance between strong lines and flowing silhouettes and ruffles" The amalgamation of a feminine vibe expressed through masculine shapes is the essence of Rangayahs label.
Read an Interview with Z Modehere
www.zmode.co.uk
Jonathan Liang (Malaysia)
Jonathan Liang was recently awarded with the prestigious title of "Most Promising Designer" during Malaysian Fashion Week.
Liang, who has been soaring to success in the fashion industry since he graduated with his 'I Ate an Orchid' collection, which also saw him win "Best Collection" for the Raffles International College Fashion Show, will be heading to London to exhibit his new Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
Read an Interview with Jonathan Lianghere
http://toosan.wordpress.com/
Nikolo Bertok (UK)
Bertok is one of the most successful emerging fashion designers of today. Born in Bratislava, he grew up enjoying an education in the arts and became fascinated with fashion design in his early years after being inspired by his mother. At just 16 Bertok was already a serious fashion designer and within a year he single handedly produced his first fashion show with an impressive thirty-piece collection.
This young International designer has already been predicted as the "future Valentino" and been invited to participate in fashion shows all around the globe.
Bertok lives and works in London, currently studying for his second degree in Fashion and Design.
Read an Interview with Nikolo Bertok here
www.nikolobertok.com
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