How The Traditional Barong Became A Fashion Icon For Philippine Women
For centuries, the Barong Tagalog has been the signature traditional outfit of Filipino men. But time has passed, and this national attire has already evolved. It has always been the Barong Tagalog for men and Baro’t Saya for women in the past. However, the current generation values self-expression and freedom in all aspects of their life. Just as how this traditional clothing speaks a lot about the Philippines’ history, the current trend with the barong also tells the present era’s story. And if there is something that people nowadays have been giving more significance to than in past generations, it would be diversity and acceptance. (Barong for women being paraded | Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/02/22/18/barong-modern-filipiniana-fascinate-spectators-at-london-fashion-week ) How the Barong Tagalog Has Evolved Many Filipinos grew up observing how the Barong Tagalog is only worn by men, and the new variation for the opposite gender is perhaps the latest majo...