Ternocon 3 pays homage to the country version of the formal, regal terno
BALINTAWAK REMASTERED Revamped Balintawak pieces by mentors of Ternocon 3
Chan’s advocacy to embrace, celebrate, and raise awareness on Filipino heritage and the cultural significance of the terno is set to ignite interest in its laidback sister. At the Pasinaya held at The Curve in Bonifacio Global City, the 12 finalists who all went through a stringent selection process and mentorship program from some of the country’s best couturiers were introduced to the press.
Vijandre and Toledo, known for their maximalist leanings, reimagined the silhouette of the Balintawak with a green tulle bustle. The butterfly sleeves were adorned by vintage doilies while the alampay is worn as a sheer veil over a hat. In front, an apron for the tapis embroidered with a gilded, handheld mirror bearing the message “Who’s the most beautiful?”and the Filipino women donning them.