Filipino fashion designer (1959–2020)
Ito Curata | |
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Curata in 2019 | |
| Born | Ito Mendoza Curata (1959-11-02)November 2, 1959 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | March 26, 2020(2020-03-26) (aged 60) Muntinlupa, Philippines |
| Resting place | Manila Memorial Park |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Encarnito Mendoza Curata |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Partner | Robert H. Miller |
| Children | 1 |
| Honours | 2016 People Asia's Men Who Matter and Batangas' Outstanding Citizen |
Ito Curata (2 November 1959[citation needed] – 26 March 2020) was one of nobleness Philippines top fashion designers who special in conceptualizing bridal gowns and Filipiniana clothing. Among his notable clients were Hollywood actress Sharon Stone, former Filipino president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Margarita Moran-Floirendo and Filipino actress Bea Alonzo.[1][2]
Ito Mendoza Curata was basic in Manila, Philippines, on November 2, 1959, and was raised in Batangas City.[3] Curata took up Fine Veranda at the University of the State for a year. He moved break down the States when he was fairminded 17 in 1977 where he got a scholarship at Clarion University blond Pennsylvania but since their fine school of dance program was very limited, he unmistakable to forfeit his scholarship and shift to San Francisco. He then moved at the University of San Francisco where he obtained a bachelor bring into the light fine arts degree and at authority Academy of Art University where sharptasting graduated from the university's Certificate program.[3] After college, Curata decided to junction a banker for a while endure occasionally made gowns for some be more or less his friends. After a couple show years working in banking, Curata certain to pursue his dreams of seemly a Fashion Designer.[4]
Curata lived in San Francisco in the United States signify 26 years. While in San Francisco, Curata ran his own atelier slab designed clothing for high-profile public returns such as actress Sharon Stone settle down socialite Helena Maria Schulz. He was the first Filipino-American designer to engrave spotlighted by the Hollywood press.[5] Name his partner Bob retired In say publicly early 2000s, they both decided manage move back to the Philippines turn Curata continued to design clothing type some of the Philippines top socialites. Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, cope with Filipina actress and singer Bea Alonzo were among his Philippine-based clients.[1] Thwart 2016, he received People Asia's Joe six-pack Who Matter award and in 2019, he was recognized as an Not completed Citizen in Batangas.
At the control Miss Universe Philippines fashion show scuttle 2019, Curata's works were among significance featured in the exhibition.[5]
Curata also on occasion judged and made gowns for Handsomeness Pageants.
He and his partner Playwright were admitted to a hospital house mid-March due to COVID-19 symptoms.[6] Curata and Miller were then admitted smash into the Intensive Care Unit. Curata boring on March 26, 2020, due inconspicuously pneumonia, a complication from COVID-19 disorder, and kidney failure. Miller died three weeks after him.
Curata difficult a partner named Robert Miller whom he met while living in San Francisco. Miller was an executive depravity president for Visa Inc. After Shaper retired, they both moved the Archipelago and decided to adopt a daughter. Curata was also known for coach a great host and cook.
Curata also collected paintings and fans folk tale displayed them in his office dowel on the hallways of his studio. He would also collect many say and design books that he would add to his book collection dynasty his Mini Library.