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Eduardo Ramos: Designing Identity, Resilience, and One-of-One Expression Through Fashion

Eduardo Ramos is a Vancouver-based Canadian fashion designer and couturier, and the founder of the fashion house established in 2022. Renowned for a bold creative vision, Ramos is recognized for his precise tailoring, architectural silhouettes, and mastery of fluid draping, creating a unique blend of power and femininity.

Since debuting at Vancouver Fashion Week, Eduardo Ramos has rapidly emerged as a compelling new voice on the global fashion stage. His collections have been featured in leading international publications, including Vogue, Forbes, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar.

His work has been presented across major fashion capitals such as London, Paris, Milan, and New York. Each runway presentation reflects his commitment to craftsmanship, narrative, and emotional impact, positioning fashion as both art and experience.

In 2023, Ramos was awarded the Nancy Mak Award for Emerging Designer of the Year. A year later, he was named to the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards New Gen list, created to honour the innovation and brilliance of Canada’s most inspiring designers and trailblazers across the country.

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Beyond clothing, Ramos’s work represents a philosophy of empowerment rooted in exclusivity, craftsmanship, and emotional strength. Each garment is conceived as a statement, meticulously constructed to make the wearer feel powerful yet feminine. Through sharp tailoring, architectural lines, and fluid draping, he creates silhouettes that command presence while celebrating the body with refinement.

His designs are intentionally exclusive, produced with an uncompromising attention to detail and a couture-driven approach that prioritizes individuality over mass appeal. These are garments created not to follow convention, but to challenge it, pieces that redefine femininity as strength, authority, and self-assured elegance. His ultimate goal is to encourage women to feel extraordinary in their own skin, to step into spaces with confidence, and to express power without sacrificing softness or beauty.

This philosophy extends seamlessly onto the runway, where presentations transcend traditional fashion shows, unfolding as immersive narrative experiences that communicate a bold creative vision reflecting identity, emotion, and transformation.

Growing up in Mexico City, within a deeply hardworking society, I developed an early ability to recognize opportunity and understand how to place the right product at the right moment. From a young age, I became aware that timing and placement matter, but even more important is identifying the brief window when action can make all the difference. Being surrounded by people constantly striving to build better lives sharpened my awareness of value, demand, and initiative.

IN HIS WORDS.

“My first experience earning real money happened in second grade, when I brought pencils, erasers, and pencil sharpeners from my mother’s home office to school on exam day. I anticipated that some students would forget their supplies, so I sold everything I had and spent the earnings on candy. At the time, it felt lighthearted, but in hindsight, it was my earliest lesson in foresight, need, and execution.

As a teenager, my family relocated to a neighbouring city called Pachuca. I remember going out with friends one night and, after leaving a nightclub, feeling hungry. We spent nearly two hours searching for food but found no options available. Realizing that the club had been full, I understood that many others were likely facing the same problem. That moment revealed a clear business opportunity.

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BUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP

I approached the nightclub owners with the idea of setting up a food truck outside their venue to sell premium tacos. The concept was mutually beneficial, allowing customers to eat without leaving and increasing overall consumption. With limited capital, I rented a food truck for the first two months and handled everything myself, from cooking to serving. That experience taught me invaluable lessons in customer service, marketing, operations, and the realities of hands-on entrepreneurship.

FINDING FASHION

Fashion was not an obvious path for me at first. I discovered it after moving to Canada. I had always been drawn to art, yet art and business often feel like opposing forces. Studying fashion fulfilled my creative needs, and over time, I realized that building a brand allowed those two worlds to intersect in a meaningful way. Fashion became the space where creativity and strategy could coexist.

A DEFINING PROJECT

A pivotal moment in my career came when I was invited to work on a Vancouver Club marketing campaign with a large-scale production. Fresh out of school, I was trusted with the creative direction to design a custom, genderless wedding outfit for Sidney Chuckas, one of the principal dancers of the BC Ballet. The responsibility was immense, and the challenge pushed me far beyond my comfort zone.

RESOURCEFUL UNDER PRESSURE

While finishing the garment, only five hours before the shoot, I realized that three buttons were missing. At 3 a.m., with no stores open, panic set in given the importance of the project. When I turned around, I noticed my dog wearing a sweater with buttons that were exactly the right size, colour, and style. My dog lost a sweater, but I completed the garment and delivered a project that significantly advanced my career, both financially and from a visibility standpoint.

I have never shared that story before, yet it still amazes me. Entrepreneurship is genuinely fun to me. It often feels like building an airplane while falling through the air, but that uncertainty is part of what keeps me engaged and inspired.

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SAYING YES TO PARIS

When I think back on my entrepreneurial journey, one defining memory is presenting my graduation collection. At that stage, most students look for jobs, take time off, or continue studying. My experience was different. I received a call from someone who had seen my work and invited me to present a new collection at Paris Fashion Week. I accepted immediately. Only afterward did I realize I had just 15 days to develop a concept, design and construct the garments, and prepare to travel.

In retrospect, that show was one of the easiest, because I had not yet taken on the responsibilities that come with growth. There were no clients to manage, no interviews, no investors, and no team depending on me. Since then, I have experienced countless setbacks, from dressing a model minutes before a London Fashion Week show to sewing mid-flight on the way to Paris, only to discover that an airline had misplaced part of my collection.

Fabric shortages, travel mishaps, and unexpected obstacles are constant. Everything is always in motion. Still, I have always found a way to present. I believe true entrepreneurial success comes from stubborn consistency and unwavering determination.

THE REAL COST

The sacrifices behind this path are rarely discussed. From the outside, it can appear glamorous, but the reality is far more demanding. When you challenge norms and pursue your passion, judgment and doubt often follow. The cost includes missed birthdays, strained relationships, lost sleep, and even personal reinvention along the way.

SEEKING BALANCE

I would not claim to have perfect balance between my personal and professional life. I try to stay active and spend time outdoors, but my work remains a central focus. I am fortunate to be surrounded by people who accept and support my intensity, and I know that finding greater balance will come in time.

Those close to me know that stillness is not natural for me. My mind is always active, full of ideas and projects. I have pursued multiple ventures, all rooted in a willingness to step into the unknown. Learning only happens outside of comfort zones, and each project brings lessons that extend beyond financial return.

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COMMITMENT TO THE CRAFT

One of the most defining choices I made was attending fashion school against widespread doubt. Friends questioned the decision, and many did not believe success was possible. For me, not trying was never an option. I lived fully within the school, dedicating myself entirely to mastering the craft.

Adaptability is essential in business, particularly within the fashion industry, which is highly competitive and oversaturated. After presenting at Milan Fashion Week, I discovered a niche when demand surged for a dress that could not be recreated. The fabric was a one-of-a-kind silk scarf from the National History Museum of Mexico City.

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THE POWER OF ONE-OF-ONE

Even after selling that piece, requests continued. Replication would have been easy, but I recognized something deeper. Clients wanted garments that felt personal and exclusive. That realization led me toward creating custom, one-of-one designs, attracting celebrities, influencers, and high-end clients around the world.

No one succeeds alone. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me, especially my mother, my mentor Nargas Khabazha, Justine Higgs, Jamal Abdourahman, Mark Milburn, Aleem Kassam, Luc Laroche, and Paola del Valle, along with everyone who helps bring Vancouver Fashion Week and Global Fashion Collective shows to life.

LOOKING AHEAD

This year marks an important milestone. We are opening a showroom in downtown Vancouver and presenting our first collection at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo. My advice is simple: know yourself, pursue what makes you feel alive, and commit fully. In a world increasingly shaped by AI, embracing humanity and vulnerability remains our greatest strength.”

Connect with Eduardo Ramos:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eduardoramos/

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Helen Siwak, Collaborator: This story is created in collaboration between Helen Siwak and the featured subject. As the founder and publisher of Portfolio.YVR Business & Entrepreneurs Magazine, Helen works closely with entrepreneurs to share their paths of innovation, resilience, and growth. Each story in this series is co-developed through interviews and first-person insights, blending authentic voices with Helen’s editorial expertise to highlight the remarkable individuals shaping British Columbia’s business landscape.