Hindy tantoco biography
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Many years ago, Hindy Weber Tantoco was a fixture in the fashion industry. For ten years, she worked in Rustan’s as an in-house designer for a wide range of brands.
These days, the fashion-oriented and design-loving Hindy can be found, more often than not, working and living in their family’s farm. “At 42 years old,” Hindy says, “my work revolves around my family, fashion and growing food.”
In this interview, Hindy tells us about her family’s transition to farm life, her continued involvement in the fashion world, and her passion for food and wellness.
Tell us a little bit about who Hindy Weber Tantoco is.
I am wife to Gippy; mom to four kids (from a 16-year-old to a 2-year-old). Ateneo grad, major in Communication Arts; then continuing ed in Fashion Design and Marketing at FIT, in New York. I also took multiple workshops and courses in agriculture, nutrition, art, movement, Waldorf education, curative education, music therapy.
I lived and worked in NYC for eight years, where I married and had our first child. Then, I worked in Rustan’s for 10 years as in-house designer for over seven brands, ranging from young adults, childrenswear, womenswear, swimwear and maternity: U, Young VIP, Culte Femme, Kiddos, Belle Mama, Uswim, Rustan
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Hindy Weber Tantoco, on her interpretation of a Rebellious Bride
Rogue - September 2008 Issue |
I'd like to take the cue from Hindy. Instead of trying to convince you on why you should get Hindy for your bridal gown and entourage collection through words, I will instead, share with you some of her actual rebellious works.
10 years of perfecting and understanding women, from all shapes and sizes.
L-R: Rustan's U, Culte Femme, Bella Mama, and Kiddos - all were th |