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The barong Tagalog gets a millennial makeover
Lifestyle section (Inquirer.net)
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Slim’s students create David Bowie- and K-Pop-inspired versions of the national garb
 
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





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