Photos by David Angel

Currently residing in: London

Started designing young: From an early age, I was making Barbie clothes for my friends!

Favorite Filipino designer: I love Pitoy Moreno. He designed my mother’s wedding dress that I adore even to this day–his workmanship is impeccable.

Design principle: Treating and working with fabrics, not against it [sic]; movement, fluidity, a contrast of elements that all relates to the body form with a touch of surrealism.

On traveling: I always bring my favorite pair of tailored trousers that I designed for myself. You can create so many different looks with just one basic tailored garment.

On his designs: There is always an element of fantasy in my work. A piece of clothing can transform one’s being. My designs are figments of my imagination and when fantasy is made a reality, it becomes surreal, making the finished garment whimsical.

Visit www.jaspergarvida.com.