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Local designers showcased anew at SONA red carpet
Filipino weaves and textiles took centerstage on the red carpet of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2024.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wore a Barong Tagalog made by artisans from Lucban, Taal, and Aklan for his third SONA.
Senator Raffy Tulfo wore a Rajo Laurel barong inspired by the anahaw leaf and adorned with symbols from the Philippine flag, while his spouse, Rep. Jocelyn Tulfo, donned a "terno" dress made from Champagne Gold Silk Lamé inspired by Philippine shells.
Senator Loren Legarda showcased Filipino heritage with a Maria Clara-inspired ensemble by Puey Quiñones, featuring vintage piña fabric from her collection, a "panuelo", and a multilayered skirt to celebrate Aklan weavers.
Senator Grace Poe chose a white "terno" gown of silk crepe material adorned with beadwork, and Public Attorney's Office chief Persida Acosta wore a Maria Clara-themed attire by Fidel Marquez.
Other notable outfits included Senator Imee Marcos' attire inspired by Moro armor, Senator Robin Padilla's Barong Tagalog from Camarines Norte, Senator Nancy Binay's all-Piña Terno by Randy Ortiz with calado patterns and palay motifs, Senator Risa Hontiveros' baro't saya-inspired dress by Joel Acebuche, Heart Evangelista's terno gown by Michael Leyva, Congressman Toff de Venecia's bangus-inspired barong jacket by Randolf Clothing, and Congressman Jolo Revilla's barong with a Mary Magdalene Parish motif.
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Senator Nancy Binay wore a piña Filipiniana designed by Randy Ortiz for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s third State of the Nation Address.
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Senator Grace Poe attended the opening of the 19th Congress wearing a custom terno by Paul Cabral, made with silk crepe and featuring a two-tone leaf-inspired beadwork of gold and silver minute bugle beads.
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Senator Imee Marcos garnered significant attention for her unique Moro-inspired attire at the 3rd State of the Nation Address (Sona 2024), choosing it over traditional Filipiniana.
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Senator Imee Marcos arrived at the Batasang Pambansa for the opening session of the 19th Congress wearing a Moro armor-inspired dress and a golden crown.
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