Designer, Gianfranco created a powerful piece of artwork in the release of his new collection from his home in Florence, Italy. Shortly after graduating from the presitgious, Polimoda Fashion School he began designing his own personal works. His label, SELF_MADE rose from the ashes of his difficult childhood- growing up alone with his mother. Deriving from those same hardships, his new collection brings together the beauty found within Italy and the street style coming from the Philippines. The fusion of luxurious silks, and more technical materials found in sportswear make the blending of these two worlds very clear. Classical suits, jackets and shirts are paired with basketball shorts, flip flops and basketball tank tops. The young designer also included prints depicting the struggle of the poor population found in the Philippines.