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”’Fernando Barrios”’, professionally known as ”’Furne One””’Furne One, is a Filipino fashion designer and the creative director and founder of the international couture house Amato Couture. |
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Furne One first gained prominence by winning the MEGA Magazine Young Designer of the Philippines competition in 1994, judged by Filipino‑American designer [[Josie Natori]], who offered him an apprenticeship in New York.<ref name=mussearabia/><ref name=runway>{{cite web |title=Amato by Furne One: Spotlight |url=https://www.runwaylive.com/3755-amato-by-furne-one-spotlight.html |website=Runway Live |access-date=2026-01-10|date=2015-01-15}}</ref> He also won the Japan’s Women’s Wear Awards in the same year, and a finalist at Manila’s Fashion Designer Awards in 1997.<ref name=runway/> He also trained in Paris before a friend suggested to try establishing his career in [[Dubai]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name=goldenglobes |
Furne One first gained prominence by winning the MEGA Magazine Young Designer of the Philippines competition in 1994, judged by Filipino‑American designer [[Josie Natori]], who offered him an apprenticeship in New York.<ref name=mussearabia/><ref name=runway>{{cite web |title=Amato by Furne One: Spotlight |url=https://www.runwaylive.com/3755-amato-by-furne-one-spotlight.html |website=Runway Live |access-date=2026-01-10|date=2015-01-15}}</ref> He also won the Japan’s Women’s Wear Awards in the same year, and a finalist at Manila’s Fashion Designer Awards in 1997.<ref name=runway/> He also trained in Paris before a friend suggested to try establishing his career in [[Dubai]] in the [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name=goldenglobes/> |
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In 2002, One founded Amato Couture in Dubai with textile expert Rashid Ali and named it ”Amato” (Italian for “beloved”). The Amato line specialized on gowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=Filipino fashion designers in the UAE: From Michael Cinco to Furne One |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/luxury/2022/06/06/filipino-fashion-designers-in-the-uae-from-michael-cinco-to-furne-one/ |website=The National News |date=2022-06-06 |access-date=2026-01-10}}</ref> |
In 2002, One founded Amato Couture in Dubai with textile expert Rashid Ali and named it ”Amato” (Italian for “beloved”). The Amato line specialized on gowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=Filipino fashion designers in the UAE: From Michael Cinco to Furne One |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/luxury/2022/06/06/filipino-fashion-designers-in-the-uae-from-michael-cinco-to-furne-one/ |website=The National News |date=2022-06-06 |access-date=2026-01-10}}</ref> |
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==Style and Influence== |
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Amato has appeared in major international fashion events including ”Fashion Forward Dubai” and ”New York Fashion Week”, helping to raise the profile of Dubai’s fashion scene on the world stage. <ref>{{cite web |title=Fashion Forward Dubai 2013: Amato by Furne One Spring 2014 |url=https://www.fashionwindows.net/2013/10/fashion-forward-dubai-2013-amato-by-furne-one-spring-2014/ |website=Fashion Windows |access-date=2026-01-10}}</ref> |
Amato has appeared in major international fashion events including ”Fashion Forward Dubai” and ”New York Fashion Week”, helping to raise the profile of Dubai’s fashion scene on the world stage. <ref>{{cite web |title=Fashion Forward Dubai 2013: Amato by Furne One Spring 2014 |url=https://www.fashionwindows.net/2013/10/fashion-forward-dubai-2013-amato-by-furne-one-spring-2014/ |website=Fashion Windows |access-date=2026-01-10}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 09:32, 11 January 2026
Filipino fashion designer
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Furne One |
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| Born |
Fernando Barrios |
| Other names | Furne One Amato |
| Occupations | Fashion designer, Creative director |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Founder and creative director of Amato Couture |
| Notable work | Celebrity couture for Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj |
| Awards | International Fashion Designer of the Year (EMI Gala, 2021) |
| Website | Official Amato Couture website |
Fernando Barrios, professionally known as Furne One[a], is a Filipino fashion designer and the creative director and founder of the international couture house Amato Couture.
Early life and education
Furne Amato was born Fernando Barrios in Cebu City, Philippines.[2][3] He began sketching clothing designs at age ten, inspired from his mother and grandmother’s love of fashion.[4]
Amato studied fine arts with a major in advertising at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City, since there is no fashion design program at the time.[2]
Career
Furne One first gained prominence by winning the MEGA Magazine Young Designer of the Philippines competition in 1994, judged by Filipino‑American designer Josie Natori, who offered him an apprenticeship in New York.[4][5] He also won the Japan’s Women’s Wear Awards in the same year, and a finalist at Manila’s Fashion Designer Awards in 1997.[5] He also trained in Paris before a friend suggested to try establishing his career in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.[1]
In 2002, One founded Amato Couture in Dubai with textile expert Rashid Ali and named it Amato (Italian for “beloved”). The Amato line specialized on gowns.[6]
One was recognized as the International Fashion Designer of the Year and a Fashion Innovator at the EMI Gala Fashion Awards held in 2021 in Dubai.[7]
In 2023 and 2025[failed verification], Furne Amato marked milestones with major fashion showcases in his home province of Cebu, Philippines, including a 25‑year retrospective collection and the “Take Me to the Sea” show[failed verification], which fused local inspiration with his signature couture style. [8][failed verification]
In February 2025, One opened the Amato Cebu in Cebu City, a fashion cafe.[9]
Notable clients
One’s designs have been worn by various musicians and entertaineers, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and Shakira.[5] Among his Philippine-based clients are Maymay Entrata, Nadine Lustre, Maja Salvador, and Vice Ganda[7]
Style and Influence
Amato has appeared in major international fashion events including Fashion Forward Dubai and New York Fashion Week, helping to raise the profile of Dubai’s fashion scene on the world stage. [10]
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