Furne One Named Asian Couturier Extraordinaire

Frank Cintamani, Furne, Emily Hwang and Kenzo Takada

Dubai-based fashion designer Furne One continues to shine in the international fashion scene.

The Filipino designer has just been inducted into the Asian Couture Federation, an elite organisation that aims to inspire, support, and promote the highest levels of Asia-based fashion design artistry to the Asian and global markets.

The members of the Asian Couture Federation (ACF) represent the best of Asia’s fashion design talent and culture. One was in Singapore recently and was bestowed the title, “Asian Couturier Extraordinaire,” the highest level of membership in the organisation.

One, the designer behind the global UAE’s fashion brand Amato, has gained an international cult following – from royalty to international celebrities – such as super-model Heidi Klum, singing sensations Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger and Beyonce, in addition to A-list women, from all over Asia, including the Middle East.

Just recently, One’s creations were worn by Carrie Underwood during the opening show of the Super Bowl; and again by Beyonce, who wore Amato’s cape at the recently concluded 57th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Moreover, One was again tapped by Germany’s Next Top Model and Heidi Klum, to do a fashion shoot for two of the aspiring models competing in the show. The shoot, which took place in Dubai, will be featured in an upcoming episode of the popular reality series. 

One has been collaborating with the show for the past seven years, and through the partnership has helped showcase Dubai as a city thriving with local design talents making waves in the international fashion scene. 

“I am delighted to have been made a part of the Asian Couture Federation as Asian Couturier Extraordinaire. This will serve to inspire me and the rest of my team at Amato to continue our pursuit of excellence and creativity and help globalise the Asian fashion industry,” said One.