Filipino barong

We highlight our country’s rich heritage and anything inherently Filipino. This month we start off with our traditional men’s attire, the barong tagalog.

Rule of Thumb: When choosing size, THE SHOULDER WIDTH SHOULD MATCH THAT OF THE SIZE AND THE CHEST PART SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 4 INCHES OR MORE OF ALLOWANCE (OR 2 INCHES AT TUMMY IF IT'S THICKER THAN THAT OF THE CHEST). *Please refer to size chart found at end of picture gallery to avoid unnecessary returns leading to loss of time and money. Size chart are actual measurement of Barong. The Barong Tagalog, more commonly known simply as Barong , is an embroidered formal shirt and considered…

I met Rhett Eala decades ago when he was a high school student in Hong Kong. Well, I didn’t exactly meet him then—yet.

Joelle and Lenard's wedding was a vivid reflection of their fun-loving personalities, featuring unique touches that made the day distinctly theirs. The highlight? Their dog, Sago, not just attending but starring as Joelle's "bouquet." As Joelle put it, "It was so important to have our dog at the wedding that we only looked at pet-friendly

GABBIE SARENAS on Instagram: "G. Jericho @jerichorosalesofficial in RAUL Jericho barong. 🌾 specially made, it depicts the life of harvest and the elements that surrounds…"

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, 20th Century Philippines Part 33: Chito Antonio. Luis “Chito” Antonio is a Filipino architect, interior designer, fashion designer, and housewares and accessories designer. In the 1980’s, after only a couple years of fashion designing under his belt, Antonio designed his versions of the Barong Tagalog, which were a mix of traditional elements and his own sleek touches. Of the traditional, he incorporated piña or jusi fabric, a loose cut, a length extended…