Furne amato biography definition

Born in the creative capital of Asia, the Philippines, Furne One found his muse in his mother and grandmother through their personal style. His love for the unique and inherent quintessential edginess inspired the designer to sketch dresses as early as 10 years old.

Even though he didn’t train in fashion, Furne’s natural affinity for artistic design pushed him to participate in (and win) the country’s prestigious design competition: MEGA Magazine’s Young Designer of Philippines Award in Fortuitously, the competition was judged by international fashion players, including lingerie designer Josie Natori.

She was so impressed with Furne’s work and understanding of design that she offered him an internship in both her design studios in Paris and New York. As Paris honed his sense of style, New York tweaked his design sensibilities, where his time at FIT allowed Furne’s own signature style to emerge.

Partnering with textile expert Rashid Ali, Furne launched his avant garde label