The rise of the terno, or rather, its restoration to our collective consciousness, has been nothing short of a cultural awakening. At the heart of this movement is the Ternocon, the annual convention and competition that Ben Chan initiated with the Cultural Center of the...
Ternocon has been an event I have looked forward to attending ever since its inception in 2018. Spearheaded by Suyen Corporation and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the initiative to reintroduce our Philippine dress to a wider audience has proven to be a truly worthwhile cause—one...
The celebration and honoring of the 126th Philippine Independence Day and the rich Filipino fashion culture continues with the ongoing TernoCon: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan (KKK) exhibit at the Main Mall Atrium, SM Mall of Asia. The exhibit showcases the terno pieces unveiled during the...
Step into a world where tradition intertwines with modern elegance at "TernoCon: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan." This landmark event, set for June 10, 2024, at the Museo del Galeón, SM Mall of Asia, promises an unparalleled celebration of Philippine independence, curated by the visionary talents of...
Acclaimed fashion designer Lesley Mobo, Bench founder Ben Chan, Cultural Center of the Philippines Vice Chairperson Margie Moran-Floirendo, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, SM Investments Vice Chairperson Tessie Sy-Coson, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, and...
After exhibiting planet-positive fashions with the Embassy of Sweden Manila, SM Aura now invites everyone to witness a grand Filipino fashion showcase highlighting the works of noted fashion designers Lesley Mobo and Joey Samson.Dubbed Paskong Ternocon 2023, the event is a collaboration between SM...
When we think of Filipino fashion, it is hard not to imagine the timeless look of the Philippine terno. Adapted from the traje de mestiza during the Spanish colonization era, the terno was first worn by Filipino women in the 1900s. While in the 1920s, its much-relaxed version, the balintawak, gained...
Cheers to the best of this year's Ternocon—grand winner Yssa Inumerable and runners-up Gabbie Sarenas and Gladys Rose Pantua
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KERCHIEFS AND APRONS Balintawak by Yssa Inumerable. The designer received the highest citation, the Pacita Longos Award
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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...
From breezy blouses to distressed denim jackets, these everyday pieces bring a new vibe to butterfly sleeves.
No longer an exclusive piece for state occasions and other formal events, the terno has outgrown its traditional high society association, now reaching a new and younger audience...
