Some parents go above and beyond for their kids. When it comes to making them happy, nothing is too difficult to do—even if it means spending hours creating stunning costumes, by hand.
That’s what Nephi Garcia does for his three kids on a reoccurring basis and the outcome could not be more beautiful .
Garcia is known on Instagram as “Designer Daddy” and posts most of his work on his account.
The father of three frequently floods his Instagram feed with close-ups of the colorful and fun outfits he hand-makes for his three kids. The costumes have become so popular, Garcia’s racked up over 300,000 followers.
As for some of Garcia’s inspiration, it comes directly from his kids.
Garcia told Parents.com that many of his designs stem from the imagination of his kids. “Most of the costumes I make are their own ideas.” Obviously, these kids have some magical minds on them.
The ideas all started when his oldest daughter asked him to make her a costume for a trip.
Garcia’s oldest daughter, Lilli, asked him to make her a costume for a trip to Disney. From there, the costume ideas grew and grew, as Garcia began making costumes for more than just his family.
In fact, Garcia’s Instagram is full of flawless dresses for both his children and others.
From toddlers to adults, Garcia’s designs are intricate and detailed, using beautiful colors and stitching patterns to make every individual costume special. Of course, this takes a lot of time to do.
Garcia says that each costume takes him anywhere from four to six hours to complete.
However, he added that for those detailed and elaborate dresses, it can take up to twelve hours to fully finish it. For those with beading and layers, I’m sure it can take an entire day.
And, not every outfit is princess inspired.
In fact, Garcia’s Instagram is filled with all kind of Disney-inspired looks. His three children frequently dress up in group costumes together, like as the characters from Winnie the Pooh .
For Halloween, Garcia custom made costumes from “The Incredibles” for his whole family.
Proving that his family’s imagination knows no limits, Garcia made a bodysuit for every member of his immediate family, truly fitting into the movie’s cast and characters — right down to the hair!
Garcia used to work in fashion and design full-time, which is why each outfit looks spectacular.
Garcia said that he decided to leave the fashion world because he wanted to spend more time with his family. After making costumes for his daughter, Lilli, others began asking him to make costumes for their children.
Before long, Garcia had enough clients to turn this into a full-time job.
Garcia’s designs are so detailed and popular, that he charges high prices for them. Kid’s costumes can come at around $600, and for adults—well, Garcia charges about $1,800. Not bad for a full day of designing.
Garcia moved to the U.S. from the Philippines at 14-years-old.
Garcia told ABS-CBN, “I remember my grandma teaching me how to use a sewing machine…when I was eleven I made my own pyjamas and stuff.” Clearly, the talent runs in the family.
Truly, with every design, you can see how much detail goes into it.
Every dress holds a special amount of intricate details, including beading, stitching, and some have special designs that make it unique and truly a one-of-a-kind design.
Some designs come straight from Disney movies themselves.
From Belle’s iconic yellow ballgown in Beauty and the Beast to Cinderella’s blue gown, Garcia can recreate spectacular dresses and also make some of his own from his own creativity.
Some of his designs combine his own creativity and Disney movies together.
Some of his creations take iconic roles from Disney movies, like Princess Jasmine, and add his own flair and taste to the look. Clearly, the unique take makes this all the more breathtaking.
Garcia has also been asked to design dresses for people’s very special day.
Obviously, this designer dad knows no limits and has even been recruited by some women to design their wedding gowns—like, this fairy-tale dress that looks like an actual cloud.
It truly seems that Garcia has found his calling.
From intricate gowns to DIY creations, Garcia’s work shows no limits and truly brings forward the joy of childhood and imagination. His children clearly adore all of his work and outfits.
And, what’s better than having your career involve your family and children?
After leaving the fashion industry to spend more time with his family, it’s clear as day that Garcia is grateful to have his passion for clothing involve his family in such a big way. We love it!
