Lifestyle Asia provides an in-depth look at 10 personalities who showcased the beauty of their ensembles at Ternocon 2024.
Philippine flags flew high as we celebrated our country’s pride. Ternocon commemorated the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence with a captivating fashion show.
Titled KKK: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan, the event highlighted our rich cultural history through terno.
This celebration was made possible through the collaboration of Bench/Lifestyle + Clothing and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).
Three trailblazing fashion designers—Jojie Lloren, Cary Santiago, and Jaggy Glarino—stunned the audience with collections that honored Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Visayas: The Soul of Philippine Fashion
In the first part of our Ternocon coverage, we featured Luzon, where Jojie Lloren shared the inspiration behind his collection and his muse.
For the Visayas segment, Cary Santiago unveiled Ikonograpiya, a collection inspired by the Philippine flag and iconic national symbols.
Santiago told Lifestyle Asia, “I was assigned the theme to create iconic symbols based on the colors of the Philippine flag as the palette. It was very challenging because the colors are not my DNA; I prefer dark and muted colors whenever I present a collection. But I took it as a welcome challenge and thought of our national gems and symbols,” he said.
“I have several muses from both Manila and Cebu. I can’t just name one or two because there are several of them. These are my loyal clients and society ladies who have been with me for years. Some I now even consider friends. That night, my finale muse was Michelle Dee. I’ve known her since she was young because I’m friends with her mom, Melanie. She is such a joy to work with. Never a dull moment with her. Always on the go. She’s a goddess and perfect for my finale piece,” he added.
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Fe Rodriguez
Fe Rodriguez stunned in a top designed by her daughter Stacy Rodriguez, under the label Eustacia. She paired it with printed pants by Techie Hagedorn, achieving a look that was both comfortable and chic.
Dina Tantoco
Dina Tantoco shined in a Paul Cabral creation, wearing an all-blue ensemble featuring a printed Filipiniana top and a blue skirt, perfectly paired with black heels.
Mons Romulo
Mons Romulo’s top from Styleana by Katutubo and her bag from Adante Leyesa created a stunning combination. Her outfit was a perfect fit, really pleasing to the eyes.
Sharyn Wong
Sharyn Wong wore a Cor Kho floral top paired with white pants by Dennis Lustico, looking chic and feminine in her chosen ensemble for Ternocon.
Ivar Aseron
Fashion designer Ivar Aseron showcased his own design at Ternocon, wearing striped pants and a white top. A perfect pair of both modernity and classic elegance.
Philip Cuazon
Philip Cuazon sported a Joey Samson creation, pairing a dark top with beige pants. The ensemble was both neat and stylish, showing refined sophistication.
Aivee Teo
Aivee Teo embraced an international flair with Dries Van Noten, perfectly fitting the theme with her all-black ensemble accented with hints of red and blue.
Gabbie Sarenas
Fashion designer Gabbie Sarenas wore a Gabbie Sarenas top paired with Carl Jan Cruz pants and a Zacarias bag, creating a cohesive and stylish look.
Susan Joven
Susan Joven chose an elegant all-white ensemble, pairing a Rustan’s top with a skirt she acquired from Japan, showcasing both local and international fashion.
Lucy Gomez
Filipina actress and politician Lucy Gomez exuded beauty in a pastel-colored dress by Len Cabili, accentuated with a Jul B. Dizon Jewellery. The Mayor of Ormoc looked stunning in her ensemble.
Designing Our Identity
Ternocon is a celebration of traditional Filipino formal wear. It showcases the iconic terno for women, characterized by its butterfly sleeves and floor-length skirt, and the barong tagalog for men, a formal shirt traditionally made of piña or jusi silk. The event also highlights Filipiniana, encompassing various traditional Filipino clothing.
With such a rich cultural heritage, there is immense pride in displaying the beauty of our own creations.
After Luzon and Visayas, are you looking forward to Mindanao where we continue to explore the stunning attire of personalities at Ternocon?
All photos courtesy of Kieran Punay from KLIQ, Inc.
