Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
AUGUST 31, 1912
Ramon Valera y Oswalds (August 31, 1912 - May 25, 1972), haute couture, designer and the first National Artist for Fashion Design was born in Abra.
One of the first male fashion designers in the Philippines, he was known for his elegant gowns and ternos in the 1930’s until the 1960’s.
He is credited for the butterfly sleeves that is the defining feature of the terno. Valera helped mold generations of artists, and helped fashion to become no less than a nation's sense of aesthetics.
Among his illustrious clients were First Ladies Aurora Quezon and Imelda Marcos.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo Credit: Facebook com/Ramon O Valera
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