Michael Leyva graduated with a Tourism degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
14 Facts About Michael Leyva
1.
2.
Michael Leyva took a fashion design course at Central Saint Martins in London.
3.
Michael Leyva took up fashion courses under Jojie Lloren, a local veteran fashion designer.
4.
When Brian died, he had three pending projects that Michael Leyva took upon himself to complete.
5.
Michael Leyva was hesitant at first because of his zero background in fashion design.
6.
Michael Leyva used to fit clients at coffee shops because he did not have a shop of his own.
7.
Michael Leyva staged his 10th anniversary as a fashion designer at the National Museum, the first in the museum's history.
8.
Michael Leyva debuted the 50-piece collection, dubbed Hiraya, during the fashion show.
9.
Michael Leyva was one of the four brands represented on the final night of Arab Fashion Week 2022.
10.
Michael Leyva presented his Diamond Collection as part of Dubai's Design District.
11.
Michael Leyva brought 30 pieces of dresses from the Philippines.
12.
Michael Leyva showcased his Couture 2025 collection of pastel hues at Conrad Manila.
13.
In 2020, Michael Leyva reassembled his team to create personal protective equipment for health workers in the Philippines.
14.
Michael Leyva donated at least 3,000 hazmat suits, head covers, and 5,000 washable face masks.