TernoCon 2025 Designers Reimagine The Classic Terno

Within the hallowed halls of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the works of 20th-century Filipino masters awaken and step from their frames.

TernoCon 2025’s visionary designers reimagine the terno through the essence of these influential artists, creating a living gallery where painted muses transform into contemporary silhouettes.

“Under the Mango Tree” (1935) by Fernando Amorsolo, from the collection of the Government Service Insurance System; Terno by Ram Silva, Ramon Valera (Bronze) awardee of TernoCon 2025, inspired by the countryside splendor of Amorsolo, incorporating handwoven fabrics and natural fibers artists — “Under the Mango Tree” (1935) by Fernando Amorsolo, from the collection of the Government Service Insurance System; Terno by Ram Silva, Ramon Valera (Bronze) awardee of TernoCon 2025, inspired by the countryside splendor of Amorsolo, incorporating handwoven fabrics and natural fibers

Works by H.R. Ocampo, from the collection of the Government Service Insurance System; Terno by Windell Madis, Joe Sazar (Chief Mentor’s) awardee of TernoCon 2025, inspired by the geometric shapes and vibrant hues of H.R. Ocampo artists — Works by H.R. Ocampo, from the collection of the Government Service Insurance System; Terno by Windell Madis, Joe Sazar (Chief Mentor’s) awardee of TernoCon 2025, inspired by the geometric shapes and vibrant hues of H.R. Ocampo

“Three Women with Baskets” (1976) by Anita Magsaysay-Ho, from the collection of the Cultural Center of the Philippines; Terno by Yssa Inumerable, Pacita Longos (Gold) awardee of TernoCon 2023, inspired by the strength of Filipino women captured by Magsaysay-Ho

“Hills of Nikko” (1964) by Jose Joya, from the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts; Terno by Bryan Peralta, Pura Esurdia (Silver) awardee, inspired by the bold and expressive strokes of Joya, incorporating 3D-printed and hand-painted butterfly sleeves

Terno by Peach Garde, Pacita Longos (Gold) awardee, inspired by the architectural brilliance of Leandro Locsin; The brutalist inspiration contrasts with the neoclassical halls of the National Museum

This article was originally published in our April 2025 issue.

Photography by Sela Gonzalez
Assisted by Jorsette Valespin

Creative direction Paolo Torio
Stylist TernoCon Team
Model Sabina Gonzalez
Hair and make-up Cats del Rosario
Shoot coordination Mae Talaid
Shot on location National Museum of Fine Arts

Metamorphoses: TernoCon 2025 Designers Reimagine The Classic Terno

Within the hallowed halls of the National Museum of Fine Arts, the works of 20th-century Filipino masters awaken and step from their frames.

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