Filipino dress traditional

A lot has changed since the first staging of TernoCon. The convention and contest, the brainchild of Gino Gonzales together with local lifestyle brand Bench and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), took off from the obsolescence of the terno and made it its mission to reintroduce younger people to the craft of making…

"Southeast asia costumes"

Filipino national costume is rather colorful, ornate and beautiful. Filipino people lived under the occupation of other countries for centuries. That's why their national attire was formed under the influence of different cultures and got some of their features. US, Spain and Japan had the biggest impact on the traditional clothing of the Philippines. But nevertheless Filipino folk dress is very unique, authentic and even tribal, if we can say so.

Have you seen how young Filipinas are dressing today? They seem to adapt to the K-pop culture, western styles, and trending fashion.

The series greatly emphasized the showcasing of Filipino traditional dresses. Therefore, let us take a look at some of the iconic Filipiniana looks

Joey Samson's "Ang Mga Pag-Ibig ni José Rizal" displays his devotion & love for the country. Making use of traditional menswear & womenswear to dress up characters from Rizal's life, the collection is a romantic rendition of the national dress. Read more: https://t.co/ZJI8iYG9OD

National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Miss Universe Pia with her Filipino traditional inspired gown.....truly astonishing!!!!.... :)