Filipino fashion reigned supreme at this year’s State of the Nation Address (SONA). On July 22, 2024, the Batasan Complex in Quezon City became the hotspot of Filipino fashion as politicians graced the event’s red carpet wearing looks that celebrate the nation’s heritage. Think of ternos in muted palettes, Filipiniana pieces in local tapestries, and artful barongs. This year’s SONA continues to be a platform that celebrates local craftsmanship and the ingenuity of Filipino designers.
While many see SONA’s fashion element as a spectacle, it is a tool for some politicians to express themselves, their way of leadership, and, in some ways, a reflection of the country’s current governance. Check out what they wore on the red carpet below:
Senator Risa Hontiveros donned a baro’t saya-inspired dress by Joel Acebuche and styled it with a rainbow pin.
Senate Spouses Foundation, Inc. president Heart Evangelista wearing a terno gown by Michael Leyva.
'A Sustainable Future' Brian Poe Llamanzares donned a Llamanzares barong piece adorned with a modified Batok pattern.
Congressman Toff de Venecia donned a bangus-inspired barong jacket by Randolf Clothing.
Congressman Jolo Revilla, wearing a barong with a Mary Magdalene Parish motif, and his wife Angelica Revilla wearing a pleated terno by clothing brand Isle.
Senator Loren Legarda donned a modern Filipiniana look by Puey Quiñones.
Department of Education secretary Sonny Angara attended the SONA with his wife Tootsy Angara wearing a terno look by Mark Bumgarner.
Civil Service Commission in the Philippines chairman Karlo Nograles Tourism Promotions Board COO Marga Nograles wearing Puey Quiñones.
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and his wife Bianca Manalo both wearing Jo Rubio.
Manila City mayor Honey Lacuna in a Ongpin-inspired terno by Jo Rubio.
Congresswoman Stella Quimbo donned a white Filipiniana gown by Michael Leyva.
Congresswoman Marlyn Alonte in a Michael Leyva terno with solihiya motif.
Senator Mark Villar and his wife Emmeline Aglipay wearing Mark Bumgarner.
Hon. Jocelyn Tulfo wearing Rajo Laurel’s ‘Chrysalis’ terno.
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