Mga likha ng Pinoy fashion designer na si Francis Libiran, ipinamalas sa sikat na reality modeling show sa US

Itinampok sa reality modeling show na America’s Next Top Model na kilala rin bilang ANTM ang mga couture pieces na ginawa at idinisenyo ng Pinoy fashion designer na si Francis Libiran.

Isinuot ng mga kalahok ang couture pieces na gawa ni Francis para sa photoshoot challenge ng ANTM season o cycle 18, kung saan host ang supermodel na si Tyra Banks at ipinapalabas sa ETC (Entertainment Central).

Gawa sa iba’t-ibang Hello Kitty products ang couture pieces tulad ng mga lunchbox, domino pieces, strap bracelets, at iba pa.

Sinasabing tatlong buwan ang ginawang pagproseso ni Francis sa mga couture pieces para sa naturang photoshoot.

Ang salitang couture or Haute couture ay salitang French na ibig sabihin ay high fashion. Ang mga na damit na itinuturing couture ay elegante, at gawa sa mamahaling tela o masasabing one of a kind o unique.

Ipinakita rin ngayong season ng ANTM ang actress-host na si Anne Curtis bilang muse ng fashion designer. Sa papamagitan ng mga larawan, ipinakita ang mga ginawang gown ni Francis na isinuot ni Anne.

Maliban kay Francis, may ilan pang Pinoy fashion designers ang naipakita na rin sa ANTM. Kabilang dito si Michael Cinco, isang Dubai-based Filipino fashion designer, na nai-feature ang mga obra noong Cycle 16 at Cycle 17.

Kamakailan lang ay isinuot naman ni Tyra ang gown na gawa Rajo Laurel para sa isang episode ng naturang show kung saan ang producer ay si Michael Carandang, na isa ring Pilipino. -- Mac Macapendeg/FRJ, GMA News

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Anne Curtis to appear on 'America's Next Top Model'

MANILA, Philippines - Anne Curtis, one of the best-dressed women in showbiz, proudly tweeted today that she will soon appear on “America’s Next Top Model,” wearing the creations of Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran.

“The cat is out of the bag. I can finally announce it! Yes, I will be on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ wearing the beautiful gowns of Francis Libiran. Congratulations Francis Libiran! You deserve the recognition,” Anne said on her official Twitter account.

She made the announcement after Libiran posted a video on YouTube of a photo shoot in which she models four of his gowns for photographer Mark Nicdao.

"I picked Anne for this photo shoot because she represents the perfect Filipina for me," Libiran said.

Libiran has been making gowns for the Filipino-Australian star since her teens and even designed her prom dress, along with many memorable dresses she wore to awards ceremonies and other showbiz events.

The photo shoot will be featured on the popular show hosted by former supermodel Tyra Banks. The episode will be shown on April 25 in the US and April 30 in the Philippines.

“I’m super duper nervous that Tyra is going to be able to see the pictures. I’m excited to find out what she has to say,” Anne said.

The photo shoot was organized by Filipino-American Michael Carandang, one of the producers of "ANTM."

“What we really appreciate with Francis is that he really took the time to invest and create looks specifically for the show,” Carandang said.

Libiran is now the third Filipino designer to be profiled on “ANTM,” after Michael Cinco and Oliver Tolentino.

Anne is the second Filipina celebrity to appear on the show. Last year, her friend Georgina Wilson was featured modeling underwear by Filipino fashion brand Bench in a photo shoot in Greece.

source: interaksyon.com