This US-based Filipina comes from a family who owns one of the giant chains of pawnshops in the Philippines. Being part of a high profile clan, Monique had the chance and access to the best fashion schools in the world. Thus, her flair for fashion (exhibited at age 14) was reinforced by her degree from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM). Monique's line of Evening Party Dresses caught the eye of the public when she designed her own Discount Wedding Party Dresses of her own wedding entourage. This multi-awarded designer is known for pretty Evening Dresses Cocktail Dresses that introduce a "fluid look."