Francis Libiran on "America's Next Top Model" cycle 22 (Photo : Instagram )
Top Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran returned to "America's Next Top Model" cycle 22 early this week. Host Tyra Banks personally handpicked Libiran to come back to the show to showcase yet another one of his unique collection.
As reported by The Standard, Libiran created a collection called "Creatures of the Night" just for the reality show. The final five contestants reportedly wore outfits with the theme The Hunters And The Huntress, with the male models as huntsmen and female models as enchantress. Libiran reportedly worked in close collaboration with Banks' team to decide on the collections' concept and production.
In the interview, Libiran shared that he felt honored to be part of the reality show for the second time around. The designer added that it was a privilege to represent the Filipino talent in such a well-respected platform such as "America's Next Top Model." He also wore a Philippine flag on his chest on his second appearance.
According to Rappler, Libiran's first appearance on the show was back in cycle 18, where he was asked to showcase his Hello Kitty collection. Back then, creative director Jay Manuel was so impressed with his work that he called him an "extremely talented fashion designer."
When asked to share his experience on the shoot, Libiran said that the shoot lasted for 7pm to 4am the next day. He said that the pitch black photoshoot had been extremely difficult for the models. He shared that some of them would get dizzy and fall off in an attempt to balance from the dress.
