MANILA, Philippines - Budding designers, fashion design students and fashion lovers get the chance to see upclose the extraordinary and breathtaking creations of international Filipino designer Furne One (photo) as he holds a special fashion show on Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m., at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.
The show will feature One’s latest collection War and Roses presented at his first Philippine gala show titled First of One — A Fashion Presentation by Furne One held the night before. One’s collection features lavish and intricately designed creations inspired by Queen Elizabeth I.
Since relocating in Dubai more than 10 years ago, One has successfully captured the hearts of the fashion elite in the Middle Eastern country with his imaginative, dazzling and over-the-top creations. His unique brand of style has also been recognized by some of the fashion industry’s top names, most notably by supermodel Heidi Klum, who asked him to design for the season finale of her show, Germany’s Next Top Model. He has also been invited to participate in prestigious fashion events, such as the Miami Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, Berlin Fashion Week and most recently, the London Fashion Week, where he was the first Filipino to present in the event.
The exclusive show is presented by well-known fundraisers and fashion lovers Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga for the benefit of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Kapit Bisig Para Sa Ilog Pasig. A special rate awaits students who will watch the show. For details, call Maggie Gineta at 0917-8325570 or e-mail at not_enough_circuses@yahoo.com.