Filipino fashion designer Garimon Roferos creates pieces that make women more empowered and compliment their personalities with an everlasting impression.
The renowned designer, a pride of Davao, is also known for making his clients fabulous and glamorous with his intricately-designed pieces.
Before venturing into an overseas life in Dubai, in 1989 he traveled and worked in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for seven years. His skills as a fashion designer were harnessed further in the city although he was only 19 years old at that time.
Garimon rose to fame when he won the most coveted Concours Internationale Des Jeunes Creatures de Mode’s D’Incitation held in Paris, France in 2004.
With enough skills and knowledge about the business, he went back to the Philippines to open his own atelier in his province.
Garimon started his journey in the fashion industry in UAE when he worked as an assistant fashion designer for the fashion icon Michael Cinco for four years.
“Fashion, for me, is a great work and this has been my passion in life. I can say that I am more of an artist than a fashion designer. I love turning couture pieces into art,” he said.
In his interview with Victor Magazine in a 2021 issue, Garimon said that his idea of fashion is about a glimpse into someone’s personality.
He revealed that his passion for fashion took off for him in his younger years. He loved creating avant-garde designs with a balance of classicism. Since then, he has become intrinsically motivated to pursue a career in the fashion industry.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck and made a huge impact globally, Garimon led a luxurious life. However, the situation gave him a hard lesson and started to live a humble lifestyle.
“I can say that this pandemic made me stronger and appreciate how beautiful life is,” he said.
Garimon plans to showcase more of his creations by joining fashion shows, gala, bridal shows, and fashion exhibitions, among others, where he can make his fellow Filipinos prouder in the international arena.
Today, Garimon spearheads his Garimon Roferos Couture in Dubai as its creative director. The couture shop caters to a clientele that wishes to be an integral part of the Couture gown design experience, with him personally catering to the customer’s every desire and making their dreams come true.
To achieve the client’s needs, he sits with each of his customers from design inception, embroidery works creation, and personalized individual fitting. The brand is known for especially detailed wedding gowns and unique evening dresses made with elaborate designs, exquisite fabrics, and intricate embroideries.
“If you want to live a life you deserve, it is up to you to change for the better. Set goals, focus, and work hard to the life you want and never give up,” his advice to his fellow Filipinos abroad.
