Rajo Laurel
Rajo Laurel Group of Companies · Philippines
Rajo Laurel is a Filipino fashion designer whose House of Laurel was founded in 2000. His group spans designer fashion, ready-to-wear collaborations and corporate uniform manufacturing.
| House of Laurel founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Rajo Laurel |
| Training | FIT New York, Central Saint Martins |
| Country | Philippines |
| Website | rajolaurel.com |
What is Rajo Laurel?
Rajo Laurel is one of the best known fashion designers in the Philippines and the founder of House of Laurel, established in 2000. He trained at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and at Central Saint Martins in London before beginning his career in earnest in the mid 1990s.
Business structure
The Rajo Laurel Group of Companies brings together several businesses:
- House of Laurel, the designer fashion house
- Rajo Laurel Enterprises
- Laurel et Ross Enterprises, which manufactures uniforms for resorts, banks and international airlines
Products and positioning
Beyond his signature designs, Laurel has created a ready-to-wear collection with fellow designer Martin Bautista and presented the retrospective and experimental Chrysalis collection. He has also moved into home, designing dining accessories such as linen and paper placemats with homeware brand Ito Kish. His men's line has been covered under the name Rajoman.
Why it matters
Laurel's model, combining a designer label with a uniform manufacturing arm, illustrates how Filipino fashion houses diversify revenue beyond couture and occasionwear. He is listed by Tatler among Asia's most influential figures in the Philippines.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Rajo Laurel?
Rajo Laurel is a Filipino fashion designer who founded House of Laurel in 2000 after training in New York and London.
What does Rajo Laurel's company make?
His group produces designer fashion through House of Laurel and corporate uniforms for airlines, banks and resorts through Laurel et Ross Enterprises.