Many notable names graced the third edition of TernoCon with their own designers’ interpretations of our cultural fashion.
To match the occasion, guests arrived at the Cultural Center of the Philippines dressed in different interpretations of traditional Filipino fashion.
Some went with more classic looks like the traje de mestiza complete with tapiz and panuelo, while others chose a more relaxed and contemporary design using light fabrics such as cotton and linen.
There were also guests who went with bold, maximalist designs, showing the full extent of where our traditional dresses could go.
Here are just some of the best-dressed celebrities and personalities who celebrated the cultural event.
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Lucy Torres-Gomez and Richard Gomez
The husband and wife dressed in matching neutral hues. Lucy’s traditional look was elevated with gold embellishments designed by Lesley Mobo, while Richard wore a barong from designer Randy Ortiz with intricate embroidery.
Lovi Poe
Lovie Poe donned a chic, two-piece interpretation of the terno. The contemporary crop top was balanced with an embroidered yellow tapis.
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and Ogie Alcasid
Celebrity power couple Regine and Ogie were also spotted at the event, with Ogie wearing a more traditional, tucked-in barong tagalog. Regine went with a hot pink terno with knotted detailing, designed by Cheetah Rivera.
Mich Dulce
The designer went with an all-black look, crafting her dress with denim and leather and completing the ensemble with a glossy headpiece and purse.
Dawn Zulueta
Designed by Lesley Mobo, Dawn Zulueta’s Filipiniana was composed of various patterns in shades of blue, cream, and gray.
Tim Yap
Tim Yap’s bomber jacket, designed by Puey Quiñones, referenced textiles found in Mindanao to create a modern piece.
Small Laude
Small Laude’s light yellow Filipiniana with floral patterns was also designed by Puey Quiñones. Laude complemented the look with a mini Hermes Kelly purse.
Ariella Arida
The former Miss Universe Philippines wore an all–black terno designed by TernoCon 2 finalist Gavin Ruffy. The mini dress with draped fabric gave a dramatic feel to the look.
Tessa Prieto
Tessa Prieto’s terno was a more maximalist style, with the fully embroidered dress, fringe skirt, and feather headpiece.
Banner image via Instagram @benchtm.
