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Wear history today with these modern day Filipinianas

The new interpretations that local designers are giving these Filipinianas are making them wearable for everyday looks

By Sofia Santeliceson August 4, 2019
The new interpretations that local designers are giving these Filipinianas are making them wearable for everyday looks
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Living and growing up as a Filipina, we are all familiar with the traditional Maria Clara gowns—or what we call Filipinianas. With its various styles like the baro’t saya, traje de mestiza, and the terno, we all know these dresses for their butterfly sleeves or “Angel Wings”, colorful palettes, a collarless affair or what is called a camisa, and their translucent fabrics made of pineapple fibers called piña and jusi.

Filipinianas have been a part of our lives, but never on the daily. In fact, most of us associate the traditional ensemble with school affairs, Buwan ng Wika celebrations, fiestas, and other local festivities. I remember always having to borrow one from my cousin whenever we were required to wear one in school. 

However, as the modern day and age opens its history books once again, Filipino designers are drawing plenty of inspiration from the traditional vestments, and giving these designs a contemporary twist. We may not sport the classic baro’t saya on a casual trip to the mall, but the new interpretations that local designers are giving these Filipinianas are making them wearable for everyday looks. 

Here are Filipinianas with modern-day twists:

Marco Pilipino Kapayapaan terno top

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Kapayapaan is Marco Pilipinos’ first modern terno top design, adorned with covered buttons that are purposefully placed as back detail. It can definitely work for casual affairs or walks in the park, and would best be paired with skinny jeans or pants, to accentuate the traditional butterfly sleeves.

Vinta Gallery terno jumpsuit

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Dinner out with friends? This terno jumpsuit is built to move, featuring a deep V-cut neckline, a front zip, palazzo cut pants, and even two pockets. With a good pair of heels and a long neck charm to complete the look, your night out with friends is good to go.

Nina Inabel handwoven terno top

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Whether it be a nice picnic or a movie date with the family, this colorful handwoven top designed by Niña Corpuz can take you anywhere. With a pair of skinny jeans or even a soft pencil skirt, this simple terno design can go from formal to casual at any time.

Milka Quin corset jumpsuit

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Whether a fancy dinner party or an awards ceremony, this chartreuse corset jumpsuit by Milka Quin is exquisitely elegant and a terno classic. The generous butterfly-shaped sleeves won’t give you a hard time choosing the right accessories—simple pearls and charms will do.

Kaayo hand-beaded terno dress

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Designed by Maureen Disini, this hand-beaded T’boli affair can be perfect for special occasions, or even a sweet date night. Apart from the eye-catching and classic butterfly-shaped sleeves, the patterns all over the dress are stunning and would look fantastic with a pair of nude heels and an updo hair style.

Filip + Inna Balat terno vest

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A Filipiniana blazer? Yes, please! The bell sleeves sure are a far cry from your normal office blazers, but this Balat terno vest from Filip + Inna can be used anywhere, even for work. Partnered with a pair of slacks and a nice top, this will definitely turn heads when you walk by.

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