Filipino traditional clothing

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.

A Filipino artist, recognizing the impact of Disney princesses, thought to give the likes of Pocahontas, Princess Jasmine and Belle a local touch.

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…

"I’ve been getting a lot of messages and comments about this for a long time now. Well, here’s a little something for ya. See you later!" -CARMELA from...

The traditional elements of a Filipina woman's attire and how it has evolved

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