Leo Almodal | |
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| Born | January 19, 1983 |
| Education | University of Cebu Bachelor of Elementary Education Magna Cum Laude |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Website | almodal |
Leo Almodal (born January 19, 1983) is a Filipino fashion designer based in Pasig City, Metro Manila. He launched his self-named fashion line ALMODAL in 2013. [1]
Leo Almodal is the Creative Director and Fashion Designer of the fashion Brand; ALMODAL. [2]
Born on January 19, 1983, in Mandaue City, Cebu, he is a Filipino international fashion designer now based in Pasig City, Metro Manila. The eighth of nine children of Elpedio Ygot Almodal and Wilhelmina Rustia Caleza, born into a family of dressmakers and a tailor, Almodal discovered his artistic inclination at the age of six, first sketching an image of the Virgin Mary and later drawing Disney princesses—early inspirations that shaped his creative journey. [3]
A magna cum laude graduate, Almodal started designing in 2000 at the age of 17. His opulent couture and bridal pieces are widely known in the USA, Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, Japan, Philippines and Africa.
Actress Ara Mina wore a fully crystalized, perfectly tailored Leo Almodal gown [4] during her wedding on June 30, 2021.
Anne Curtis wore a Leo Almodal [5] for her comeback concert on June 11, 2022. Miss International Philippines 2022, Nicole Borromeo and Miss Globe Philippines 2022, Chelsea Fernandez both wore Leo Almodal masterpieces during the coronation night of Binibining Pilipinas held May 28, 2023. Chelsea Fernandez wore a red Leo Almodal evening gown at The Miss Globe Beauty Pageant on October 15, 2022, held in Albania.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta and Songbird Regine Velasquez shared the stage in "Iconic" wearing gowns designed by Leo Almodal. [6]
In the first solo runway presentation, Welcome to My World (2024, Philippines), Almodal presented themed collections inspired by the sun, Philippine biodiversity, and fairy tales. The show emphasized empowerment through couture and highlighted a fusion of fashion and jewelry design. [7] Leo Almodal also debuted his gown collections during the Paris Fashion Week last 2024. [8] [9] [10]