Francis Sollano is a trashion and installations artist known for his contemporary takes on upcycling garbage into wearable art and converting urban spaces. A graduate from the University of the Philippines, a self-made social entrepreneur, he incorporates his love for the natural environment in his delicate handmade creations under his own label. His works have been shown in major cities across the globe, London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, Singapore and Bangkok to name a few and were featured in international design magazines such as Surface Asia Hong Kong, Eco Fashion Talk New York, Inhabitat US and Ilustrado Dubai. Currently a co-convenor of Youth for a Livable Cebu, he hopes to bring the movement to an international platform, advocating for sustainable practices and livability in various communities. He has also been recently awarded by World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) as a Global Shaper, a recognition to young individuals creating positive impacts and by the Biritish Council (England, United Kingdom) as an Elevate Fellow for using his creativity on community works. United Nations Environmental Program has included him as a fellow for Asia Pacific Leadership Program in 2015.