Mich Dulce

DESIGNER NAME: Mich Dulce

BACKGROUND: Born in Manila, Philippines, Mich studied in London at Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion, as well as a couple of courses at Parsons School of Design in New York. She has worked with Jessica Ogden and Marjan Pejoski. Mich was also the winner of the British Council's International Young Creative Entrepreneur Award in 2010.  

SIGNATURES: “Kitsch, design-driven shapes in traditional Filipino sustainable materials.”

TRADEMARK PIECES: “My mini crowns and probably Adam Ant's bicorn hat.”

IDEAL CLIENT: "Someone eccentric enough to be completely at ease with having something on their head.”

THE COLLECTION: “Pagan deities, tribal royalty and storytelling.”

CULTURAL INFLUENCES: “Working with tribes from the Philippines, I tend to be inspired by them and their culture - their beliefs and traditions, what they wear, their art. I put a lot of emphasis on craft, I believe in the art of 'making'. I am also a huge art fan so I am highly influenced by both contemporary and classical art, not to mention children's books and historical costume!”

PLANS FOR 2013: “Spend some time in New York and work on a few collaborations!”