When Slim’s Fashion & Arts School students were asked to come up with creations for their school’s annual exhibit, many chose to reimagine the barong Tagalog for the modern times. Interpretations of the traditional garb ranged from David Bowie-inspired to a piece with a K-Pop vibe. Here are some works that stood out in the exhibit:
Layered barong in charcoalcolored jusi with embroidered hood and front panels
Silk jusi barong with Korean calligraphy hand-painted with Japanese sumi-e ink, with neon contrast details on kerchief and buttons
Barong with hand-dyed asymmetric panels
Piña barong featuring laser-cut alibata motifs
Black and white barong in silk jusi with street map motifs in heat-transferred rubber and leather appliques
ELAINE PAGTALUNAN (R)
Black barong with cutwork lace applique
Piña barong with jabot, embellished with hand-embroidered details on the lapels and cuffs, and a portrait of David Bowie at the back
Photography Maika Anthoni
Styling Luis Carlo San Juan
Grooming and hairstyle Syd Helmsley
Models Ju
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