Fernando Garcia grew up traveling the Dominican Republic and northern Spain. He was drawn to the creative field at an early age, and his love of drawing on napkins led him to study architecture at the prestigious Notre Dame. Upon graduation, he took his love for art and architecture into fashion.

He moved to New York and interned at Oscar de la Renta. The internship ultimately led to a six-year career as a principal designer. Garcia honed his design and craftsmanship skills during those years. He played a large role in helping to create some of the most iconic evening wear pieces within the Oscar de la Renta collection. During his stint, he met Laura Kim and together, they launched Monse in 2016.