Once upon a time, the terno, barong tagalog, and other Filipiniana pieces were dedicated to be worn only for formal events. The terno, specifically, almost went out of style. But through the modern visions of designers and brands, the butterfly sleeves and the overall sense of wearing local...
When it comes to traditional Filipino clothing, it is hard not to imagine the elegant silhouette of the terno. The round sleeves made of eight to 12 pleats perfectly mirror the heritage and history of the Philippines with its East-meets-West style. After having their moment in Manila last January,...
Cheers to the best of this year’s Ternocon—grand winner Yssa Inumerable and runners-up Gabbie Sarenas and Gladys Rose Pantua Images NOEL PABALATE KERCHIEFS AND APRONS Balintawak by Yssa Inumerable. The designer received the highest citation, the Pacita Longos Award Vladimir Nabokov would have...
We asked Ternocon 3’s designers and chief mentor about making the terno contemporary Once worn only by the country’s upper society and lady politicians during formal events, the terno can now be seen everywhere. It got numerous makeovers, from becoming a pantsuit and a jacket to acquiring...
Heart Evangelista wearing the designer’s “Santiago” terno is more than just for street fashion photography Apart from the barong, the terno is one of the most recognizable garments that are truly Filipino. But unlike the traditional male attire, the dress imbued with butterfly sleeves almost...
Heart Evangelista is once again in Paris and is serving nothing but show-stopping OOTD after another. While international fashion houses are dressing her as she attends all the Fashion Week festivities, the fashion icon is still championing Filipino culture by wearing local designs. Among the...
“I chose pink for what it symbolizes nowadays—hope and change,” the designer muses Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu has been producing great style moments since she arrived in the country for the crowing of the new Miss Universe Philippines. One of the latest looks she recently wore was an...
A contemporary spin on the classic What is it about the moon and beauty queens these days? First, Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez presented the mythical Bakunawa, moon-eating dragon, with her national costume. The following week, Miss World Philippines 2021 followed suit with...
Here’s what she wore In “And Just Like That,” Carrie Bradshaw, portrayed by actress Sarah Jessica Parker, is handling her grieve one spectacular outfit at a time. Not that any designer piece or vintage find can easily recuperate one’s loss, but in her healing journey, viewers are seeing...
This season for this young designer is a hopeful look at fashion and the future A foot out the door, that’s where we’re at. Half determined to stay cocooned in safety, the other half raring to take on the world, ready or not. “It” designer Chris Nick’s fall ’21 collection is a...
On July 26, 2021, politicians and action leaders converged to the Batasang Pambansa to listen to President Rodrigo Duterte's sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA). But before all ears are given to the President's speech, all eyes first marvel at the fashion that's happening on the...
Check out these 'East meets West' jackets The terno and barong-inspired Trucker jackets The concept of East meets West can be defined in many ways. There are Asian-European fusion cuisines, bringing exotic and fine flavors together. Mixing delicate filigrees with oriental emblems makes one unique...
