Their take on the ‘terno’
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The globalization of fashion has resulted in blandness and uniformity, leaving the Filipiniana, especially the butterfly-sleeved terno, confined to special occasions. This could be why Bench and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CTheir take on the ‘terno’
The globalization of fashion has resulted in blandness and uniformity, leaving the Filipiniana, especially the butterfly-sleeved terno, confined to special occasions. This could be why Bench and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) mounted Ternocon (terno convention and contest)---to rekindle the public's appreciation of the terno not just as an expression of patriotism, but also its wearability. Held at CCP, Ternocon aimed to inspire designers to make the costume more relevant today, to give women design options so that the terno wouldn't be limited to Filipino-themed events. Although Ternocon's dress code was the balintawak, ...Keep on reading: Their take on the ‘terno’ Read more