Michael Cinco
Michael Cinco | |
|---|---|
| Born | Michael Cinco August 27, 1971 Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Label | Michael Cinco Haute Couture |
| Website | www.michaelcinco.com |
Michael Cinco (born August 27, 1971) is a Filipino fashion designer based in Dubai. He has worked with Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell.[1] His creations have been worn by celebrities like Sofia Vergara, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown, Fergie, Paris Hilton, Dita Von Teese, Mischa Barton among others.[2][3][4] His eco-couture collection was featured in the America's Next Top Model. In the Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2012, he launched his scent Impalpable Dream, the latest fragrance of the Bench Designer Scents Collection.[5] Cinco's achievements have been recognized by the Asian Couture Federation and in 2013 the title of 'Asian Couturier Extraordinaire' was conferred upon him.[6]
Biography
Cinco was born in Catbalogan City, Samar, Philippines in 1971. He first studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman major in Fine Arts for the first 2 years and then went to SLIMS fashion and arts school in the Philippines.[7] He furthered his studies in fashion and pattern making by studying a short course at Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. In 1997, he moved to Dubai and established his own couture house, Michael Cinco Haute Couture in 2003. His works were featured in Dubai Fashion Week and Swarovski shows. In 2011, he won as Breakthrough Designer in the WGSN Global Fashion Award held in New York where he competed with other international designers from the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and America. He joined the Miami Fashion Week where his swimwear collections and bejeweled gowns were featured.[8]
America's Next Top Model
Cinco was the first Filipino designer to be featured on the Emmy-award winning reality show, America's Next Top Model. His collections were featured in the 16th cycle's eco-couture episode of the America's Next Top Model that was shot way back in November 2010 and aired on April 13, 2011 in the United States.[1][9]
References
- ^ a b Matabuena, Julien Merced C. (13 April 2011). "Michael Cinco raves about his 'ANTM' experience". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ Nepales, Janet Susan (25 March 2013). "Michael Cinco, Pia Gladys Perey Debut In LA Fashion Week". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ "Golden Globe 2013, vincitori e red carpet". Luxgallery. 14 January 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ^ Poyer, Marine (14 January 2013). "Golden Globes 2013: Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Lawrence.. Good points and missteps red carpet". News de Stars. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "PFW Holiday '12: Michael Cinco's Impalpable Dream; Rajo Laurel's Grand Party Showdown". Breaking News Philippines. 9 May 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ Kohut-Cole, Alexandra (November 21, 2013). "A New Day for Asia". New York Times. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
- ^ Nepales, Ruben (16 March 2013). "Another Filipino designer dresses up Hollywood celebrities". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ^ Anthony, Jones (15 January 2013). "Dubai And Pakistan Among Emerging Designers At Miami Fashion Week" (PDF). Papierdoll Digital Fashion Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ Carison, Meghan (7 December 2011). "'America's Next Top Model: All-Stars' Finale Recap: A No-Win Situation". BuddyTV. Retrieved 15 January 2013.