Stitches continue to run well after 24 years.

(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Byline: Christine A. Gaylican

WHEN Mauricia "Josie" Go stitched up her ideas in 1980 to put up her first Karimadon Boutique, she somehow knew what Filipinas needed.

"I have always designed and chosen clothes for my boutique that I needed myself. It turns out other people need them too," shares Go.

Now on its 24th year in business, the Japanese-sounding clothes shop is still doing well.

Like the creations of many female international designers Donna Karan, Prada and Vera Wang, Josie Go's designs and choice of clothes for her boutique are a complete expression of herself.

"The clothes …