About NOUBIKKO
In Perspective
NOUBIKKO is a Brand in the Haute Couture fashion industry started in San Francisco, California in 1984 by Noubikko Ulanday, a Philippine-born American Artist living in the U.S. and the Czech Republic. Noubikko made headline news in the 1980s high-fashion industry when he presented his Signature Clothing Collection beaded with real pearls, and masterfully dyed and deconstructed techniques with textiles in all-natural fabrics.
Noubikko is a recipient of San Francisco's 1989 prestigious Most Outstanding Entrepreneur-of-the-Year. He is also regarded as a Filipino Who's Who in California.
Noubikko is a Jesuit-educated and trained economist with a double master's degree in marketing. He is a guru image-maker and expert of camouflage techniques, which made his "NOUBI SAYS" lifestyle tips famous and featured in several international publications: Moda Fashion, Los Angeles Daily, Canada Inquirer, Aussie Daily, Las Vegas Daily, US News, Paris News, Europe News, Prague Examiner, and more.
Noubikko's events including fashion shows in the early 90s like the "Look of the Year Model Search" sequels were among the best-coordinated original concepts in the industry. They are still being queued as a guideline by several designers and model search producers.
Noubikko's speeches and lectures have been cataloged by Libraries and several publications in both print and the web, and are also used as reference material by Training Centers like AskMen.com; Patch, Personal BeautyTips; ExtraSmall, Fact Bites; Fashion Trends 101; FashionTrend; Research Gate, University of North Carolina; LifeStyle (Indonesia), CIPCommunity, Thaiger (Thailand); Okezone (Malaysia); Phuket Gazette (Thailand); Institute of Management; Mara University; Academia.edu, etc.
Major Online dictionaries use Noubikko a reference by "Question and Answers" for Google Answers and Yahoo Answers. Noubikko's lifestyle tips on body camouflage, and silhouette effects have been in manuals and instruction guidelines by several fashion institutions.
When Noubikko turned 45 in 2006, in a press conference, Noubikko said he would be retiring from the fashion industry; however, in 2008, he reemerged in the fashion scene as the principal designer for the 12 finalists for the Miss Czech Republic for Miss Universe. Later, fashion media quoted him in viral news "Noubikko was resurrected in Prague".
Noubikko's comeback news landed him several other contracts. He later designed 24 finalists for the Miss Poland Pageant for Miss Universe and Miss Austria for Miss International. He was the most sought-after designer in Central Europe for Figure Skating competitions in the early millennium.
In 2016, Noubikko focused on RPConnect, a US company he founded in 1995. He became active helping in a Business-to-business Investment Integration company.
Today, 2 years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Noubikko said it's time to focus on the economic upturn and apply what we learned during the lockdown. Noubikko partnered with companies involved in renewable industries, Dantru Corp., Nexus Corp.
Noubikko supports several nonprofit organizations like the Knights of Rizal, where he is a Grand Knight Officer. He is also an active Benefactor of the Benedictine-celestine. Religious Congregation of Catholic Priests and Nuns. And, the Missions of Saint Carlo Acutis Ministry.
1984 Noubikko, the Brand, was born.
1989 Noubikko was named San Francisco's Most Outstanding Entrepreneur and multi-awarded Fil-American citizen by the San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
1990 Noubikko was awarded by Hon. Emmanuel Pelaez, Philippines Ambassador to the US and former Philippines vice president for his outstanding achievements and contribution as Delegate to the Asian Pacific Heritage in Washington D.C. Later he was recognized as among the Filipino "Who's Who" in California.
1991 Noubikko was named one of the "The Big Four" by the San Francisco Celebration for the Arts.
1992 Noubikko was an Awardee for extraordinary services in the Arts. by the City of San Jose, California.
1993 Noubikko established residency in Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
1994 Noubikko invested in media publication.
1995 Noubikko started RPConnect a company focused on B2B Investment integration.
1997 Noubikko presented Noubikko.com online
1998 Noubikko presented Noubikko.net online for his Lifestyle FashionTips
2001 Noubikko moved to Prague, Czech Republic
2004 Volunteered in the reconstruction of the famous Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague.
2008 - Noubikko was commissioned as Principal Designer for the Miss Czech Republic for Miss Universe Pageant, 12 Finalists including the moderator's gowns. (YouTube )
2008 - Noubikko was commissioned to design Czech representatives for Olympic Games and Figure Skating competitions.
2009 - Noubikko was the principal designer for 24 finalists for Miss Poland for Miss Universe Pageant and Miss Austria for Miss International.
2010 - Noubikko introduced Jewelry Design Collection for other designers including jewelry designer Petra Mohylova.
2011 - Noubikko became active with the Via Foundation
2012 - Noubikko introduced “Noubikko Pearls” in 2012.
2013 - Noubikko joint venture with European Interior Decorators and entered into interior designing.
2015 Noubikko accepted Private Labels for Urband Legend and Tomi
2016 - Noubikko traveled to the Philippines for RPConnect.
2018 - RPConnect partnered with a Power Company DANTRU Corp., a Solar Power Construction company in the Philippines.
2021 - Noubikko signed an agreement with Fenris, ltd. to build other institutional landmarks.
2022 - Noubikko said the pandemic era of 2021-2022 brought waves of pandemic-driven businesses that have revolutionized new perspectives on how we look at economics today; what is fashionable for the next generation is what we will do today.
2023 - Noubikko partnered with Nexus Resources Corp. and V.T. Laguyo Construction to build institutional landmarks.
Noubikko's designs are impeccably expressed inside and out .....Stepan Mares, Film Director, FAMU Academy
For an active persona like Noubikko retirement is way off understatement ..... Tomi Marzouki, OKPRAHA
With Noubikko, colors seem brighter and rainbows will be lacking colors. ..... Jana Stefanskova, Czech Legendary Movie Star
Noubikko himself is an art expertly created with a combination of inspiring irresistible medium. Incomparable!
..... Milan Prochazka, Prague Examiner
If you make a meme of Noubikko, it will blew you away. His art is expressed on a different time and only him knows what 's next of him ..... Jiří Menzel, Oscar-winning Czech Film Director
"Beneath Noubikko's image lies the sensitive persona of a complex individual with a character much like a multifaceted gemstone... He has a mind with the speed and precision of a high speed personal computer" ......Frank Flecher, The Image Magazine
"Noubikko bears watching as excitement veers towards what he has under wraps for the coming season" ........Lulu Lustre, Philippines Herald, Hayward, California
"He is the hottest designer-couturier hereabout" ...........Julie Jurado, The Eye Magazine, San Francisco, California
"La nouvelle coqueluche du tout-mode Californien" (The new designer raging all over California)
.................Pascal Le Coq, Collector Magazine , Paris, France.
"His designs are an absolute timeless" ..... .. ..Patrice Danielle, City Magazine, Vancouver B.C., Canada
"Noubikko is best described for his unique approach, keen eye for details and special effects" .......Tina Manaloto, Philippine Chronicle, San Francisco, California
"Noubikko is San Jose's wizard designer"
............ Art Padua, Asian Voice, Vallejo, California
............ Philippine Senatorial Candidate 1991
"Noubikko's sewing and cutting is a noveltucking here and there, pleating and draping never been expertly done before"
.................Lilia Andolong, Philippine Examiner
"His collection... I could sum it up in one word - "Fabulous" ......Lulu Lustre, Philippines Herald, Hayward, California
"The standing ovation accorded to him by the entire audience is an affirmation of their appreciation of being a talent rarely found in their midst"......Baby Castillo, USA-Filipino Magazine, San Jose, California
"It is in recognition of this vision that I take the opportunity to express my personal appreciation for Noubikko"... Rosalinda V. Tirona, Consul General , San Francisco. California
"We at the Department of Tourism are very proud... Very... " Peachy Villanueva, Tourism Attache, D.O.T. San Francisco, California
"Bravissimo! I have heard only wonderful things (from main Sponsors during Miss Czech Republic Pageant 2008 ) about your gowns, " ... Personal text message by H. Hon. Carmelita R. Salas, Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic right after the show pageant.
"No one can execute Thai silk with unmatched awe as fine as Noubikko. ( Miss Poland Pageant 2009) ..... Ali Marzouki, Director, Thailand Tourism Board
"I am very proud... I have to be".... .Alex Melendez , President Fil-Am Chamber of Commerce