Interview with Patrick Kevin Francisco

A 22-year old Philippine native, Patrick Kevin Francisco graduated with a degree in Fashion Design from the Art Institute of California in Hollywood. He participated at Los Angeles Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016 and 2017, as well as in the Fall/Winter 2016 show. Patrick Kevin Francisco is the recipient of the "Best Collection" honor in the Annual Ai Hollywood Fashion Show 2016, "Best in Portfolio" for the Spring 2016 Portfolio Show, "Cohn Handler Sturm Award 2016" by the California Fashion Association and "Promising Designer of the Year (2012)" by the Gawad Amerika Awards. With a stand-out flair and wearable designers, Patrick Kevin Francisco is a young voice in the fashion industry worth watching. FINE Magazine spoke to him about his design process, fashion line GAiETY Up and future plans.

Tell me about your history with fashion. What have you been doing for your design career?

I just graduated [from the Art Institute of California in Hollywood] a year ago, and I am currently working in a production house in downtown Los Angeles.

What is your design process like? How do you begin selecting different qualities for your designs?

I do not have a structure in my design process, but I need to be in the mood first before I start everything. Usually, [I] start with a theme. Everything [else] follows. Sometimes, I start with the materials, [and] then it builds from there.

Tell me about the clothing featured in our photoshoot. What is your vision for this new line?

The line is called GAiETY Up. [It exemplifies] the feeling of being excited, bold and fun. I have been asked a few times now how I came up with this line, and my answer will [always] be the same: I just wanted to experiment. I wanted to try something I haven’t done before. This was my third collection, and compared to my creations in the past, it’s totally different.

How many fashion lines do you currently have?

In my four years in school I have created three collections. Shattered, Hybrid and, the most recent, GAiETY Up.

What do you have planned for the future in regards to your designs?

My future plans? I want to further my education. I want to expand my knowledge in fashion. I am really interested in textiles, so that is something I might pursue in the future.

Finally, what is a belief or mantra you take with you through life?

My [mantra] is to always believe in yourself and be confident in what you do. 

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