Tag: terno

Finding a dress to wear for a special occasion can sometimes be a stressful task—what more when you're attending a Filipino-themed wedding (or office function) where you're advised to come in wearing a terno. Chances are, you don't readily have this traditional piece in your closet. To make shopping

Nadine Lustre is known for her edgy and sultry looks. Her usual style equation involves cropped tops or bralettes, slinky dresses, chunky sneakers, and all things sparkly. But if you know one thing about Nadine, it's that she doesn't like doing things the

Independence day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate Filipino pride than with stylish yet patriotic dressing, right? If you’re tired of your traditional Filipinianas and you’re more than ready to let go of that one baro’t saya

With our local designers continuously putting the spotlight on Filipinianas, we've been seeing our traditional garments done in a modern yet equally stylish take. Case in point is this Filipiniana wedding dress that bride Phyllis Santos-Tanteckchi wore to her civil wedding in

Mich Dulce might be better known for her pretty hats and waist-whittling corsets, but for a designer whose garment construction has always been top notch, it’s no surprise she can fashion an impeccable terno. And when we spotted the Belo trio of

Kathryn Bernardo achieved a new career high getting recognition for her latest film, The Hows of Us, which she starred in together with Daniel Padilla. The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) has given Kath the Camera Obscura award for the said movie, which

Catriona Gray just snapped a photo of her OOTD for her preliminary interview and she looks absolutely stunning! The 24-year-old beauty queen repped the country in true Dalagang Pilipina fashion, wearing a modern terno ensemble by designer Jearson Demavivas who was personally

In the spirit of highlighting Filipino pride this month, we put the spotlight on a local artist's inspired rendition of Disney princesses. James Claridades, an illustrator for a book app for kids, reimagined fictional characters wearing traditional Filipiniana costumes.IMAGE Courtesy of James

The local fashion scene is undeniably alive thanks to Filipino creativity. However, we can't discount the fact that our fashion aesthetic is also anchored on the ideas that have trickled down from global fashion capitals. Let's not forget that we have an

The rich history of the Philippine terno will not be complete without Ramon Valera. Being the first Philippine National Artist for fashion design, Ramon is revered for his innovations for the traditional dress. He transformed the baro't saya into a one-piece, removed the

When was the last time you dressed up in Filipiniana? We bet those of you who can answer this question donned it for a formal occasion—one that probably required it. Once upon a time, from the turn of the century till the

Delicadeza, the Spanish word that implies refinement, beauty, politesse, and elegance, is the intangible quality typically associated with the dalagang Pilipina. Now, turn that trait into a dress and you would have yourself a proper Terno.Paying tribute to the Philippine traditional dress, Bench

UPDATED 11:26am, January 26, 2014Don’t get us wrong, we’re still rooting for MJ Lastimosa to bag the Miss Universe crown. But really, what is up with that national costume? C’mon, the Terno is as elegant as any national costume could get. What

Disclaimer: This article does not aim to tackle political issues but rather focus solely on fashion.The President may have been Monday’s main speaker but from what we’ve seen, it seemed like the other legislators and guests also had plentiful things to say.

Girls like Heart Evangelista—gorgeous face, hot bod, confident, and overall beautiful—look good in whatever, wherever. But on her second year of attending the President’s State of the Nation Address as Senator Chiz Escudero’s plus one, we’re seeing that she's been hitting the

When sisters Yvette Religioso-Ilagan and Choc Religioso-Dayrit introduced their eponymous brand many years back, we knew it was to be our go-to for classic creations infused with a modern twist. While it’s been known for wedding dresses and formalwear, Religioso went beyond and started

Want to know more about the history of Filipino fashion without being buried in tons of dusty history books and old fashion magazines? Try going to the mall—to the Mall of Asia, that is, where Fashion Take: Images of Philippine Dress 1903-2012