Ramón Valera

Ramón Valera y Oswalds (August 31, 1912 – May 25, 1972) was a Filipino-American fashion designer who was bestowed with the National Artist of the Philippines honor in 2006.

[3] In 2017, his work was displayed in an exhibit called Valera and the Modern: An Exhibit on the Life and Work of National Artist for Fashion Design, Ramon Valera[4] which was curated by Gerry Torres at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde’s School of Design and Arts Gallery.

[5] Valera's gowns have been worn by notable Filipina women including Gloria Romero, Bárbara Pérez and Imelda Marcos.

He re-imagined the Maria Clara outfit by adding stiffened bell sleeves[4] and making it into a wedding gown.

A postage stamp was issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation on the occasion of his birth centenary in 2012.