Fashion Nerds

Philippines / United Arab Emirates

Michael Cinco

  • Crystal embellishment
  • Dramatic couture volume
  • Intricate handwork

Michael Cinco brings elaborate handwork, vivid colour and crystal embellishment to couture with dramatic volume. Born in Samar in the Philippines, he studied fine art and fashion before developing his career in Dubai, where he presented his first couture line in 2003.

Portrait of Michael Cinco
SCAD Museum of Art; photographer not specified · Copyrighted; see source terms.

Five looks to know

Black ballgown with red floral embellishment, in group finale photograph — Michael Cinco, 2024

Collection selection

Black ballgown with red floral embellishment, in group finale photograph

2024

Ornate embellishment and dramatic volume represent Cinco’s red-carpet couture.

Vogue Philippines; photographer not stated
PEARL FRINGE MINI DRESS — Michael Cinco, Date not documented

Collection selection

PEARL FRINGE MINI DRESS

Date not documented · Official catalog

A representative dress that makes the designer’s approach to silhouette visible.

michaelcinco.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
LONG SLEEVE PEARL BEADED GOWN — Michael Cinco, Date not documented

Collection selection

LONG SLEEVE PEARL BEADED GOWN

Date not documented · Official catalog

A representative dress that makes the designer’s approach to silhouette visible.

michaelcinco.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
FEATHERED MINI DRESS — Michael Cinco, Date not documented

Collection selection

FEATHERED MINI DRESS

Date not documented · Official catalog

A representative dress that makes the designer’s approach to silhouette visible.

michaelcinco.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page
ACRYLIC EMBELLISHED CROPPED JACKET — Michael Cinco, Date not documented

Collection selection

ACRYLIC EMBELLISHED CROPPED JACKET

Date not documented · Official catalog

Compact proportions make the cut of this garment especially clear.

michaelcinco.com; photographer not identified on retrieved page

Collections & archive pieces

1 collections represented · 1 piece

Selected work

1 piece

About Michael Cinco

His childhood fascination with Hollywood helped shape the theatrical character of his clothing.