Who is the owner of Amato Couture?

Launched in 2002 UAE, Amato, which means ‘beloved’ in Italian, is the brainchild of the much-awarded creative designer Furne One, who partnered with textile expert Rashid Ali, to build this Avant Garde label.

Who is Furne One?

Designer Furne One (born Fernando Barios) was only meant to be passing through Dubai en route to the Philippines, when a fortuitous meeting with a textile buyer, Rashid Ali, changed everything. With a shared vision, the pair launched the couture label Amato in 2002; the name translates to “beloved” in Italian.

Who is the Filipino designer known to create pre a porter?

At the core of Amato has always been the desire to evolve. As part of it, Furne has developed an equally alluring Pre-A-Porter line which has generated a lot of buzz since it made its debut at the Fashion Forward Dubai (FFWD) Season 6.

What is haute couture?

Haute couture (French for ‘high sewing’ or ‘high dressmaking’; IPA: [ˌoːt kuˈtyʁ]) refers to the creation of exclusive fashions. It is a common term for custom-fitted clothing as produced primarily in Paris but also in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan.

Who is Josh Yugen?

Yugen is a multi-awarded travel and tourism writer, fashion maven, socialite, and serial entrepreneur. He is the national director of the Miss Universe UAE and Miss Universe Bahrain franchises.

Where is Francis libiran from?

Fashion Designer from the Philippines.