The barong Tagalog gets a millennial makeover

By: 8 years ago

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:

**JORGE BRIONES**
Layered barong in charcoalcolored jusi with embroidered hood and front panels

**JAN APSAY**
Silk jusi barong with Korean calligraphy hand-painted with Japanese sumi-e ink, with neon contrast details on kerchief and buttons

**CARLENE CHUNG**
Barong with hand-dyed asymmetric panels

**CELESTE VOLFANGO**
Piña barong featuring laser-cut alibata motifs

**PRISTINE** **DE GUZMAN (L)**
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

**DIORELLE SY**
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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