Bridal Gowns, Barong Tagalog

Translating Cebu into Bridal Fashion

A blessed life in glamorous Cebu, a mother as her own personal fashion icon, and a degree from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in the US—all these has been translated into Monique Lhuillier’s work in the bridal fashion industry. read the full wedding article ...

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Getting To Know Negor's Only Piña Cloth Maker
by Michelle De Guzman

A Silliman University Divinity School teacher’s initiative 13 years ago spawned a source of livelihood for 365 people today.
In 1995, the late Dr. Elena Maquiso first organized a cooperative called Hiniusang Katawan sa Bantayan (HIKABAN), which specializes in abaca and piña cloth weaving.

Originally meant to simply teach more locals native weaving skills, HIKABAN became a business and tourist attraction as the only piña cloth maker in the province of Negros Oriental. read the full wedding article ...

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Wedding Gowns: Filipiniana
by Jett Pe Benito

No Filipina bride-to-be could ever resist the elegance of piña, the graceful butterfly sleeves, and the pride brought about by Filipiniana wedding gowns that such style remains to be a traditional and classic favorite.

Rajo Laurel and Joel Bautista, two of the country's top designers, share their thoughts on Filipiniana-themed wedding gowns and what makes them a hit with altar-bound Filipinas. read the full wedding article ...

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The Barong Tagalog: A Timeless Filipino Tradition

As the old adage says, "The clothes make the man." For millions of Filipino men, this is never more true as when he wears the barong tagalog. Almost every Filipino male has one in his closet, or at least has worn it once in his lifetime. Whether it is for that declamation contest in 3rd grade, or for dancing as part of a pair in a cotillion, the barong tagalog has always been considered a staple. read the full wedding article ...

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Forever in Style
by Jett Pe Benito

One of the biggest, if not the biggest, consideration for the wedding are the clothes to be worn on the day itself. Of course all eyes are on the bride's wedding gown but with today's evolving concepts, wedding clothes of the whole entourage has to be taken into account as well. The following observations are made for your benefit with the help of three talented bridal gowns designers. read the full wedding article ...

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