Wedding Digest Philippines Weddings. More fun In the Philippines Edition | Page 36
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Text by: Apple Happy
Photo by: Direk Lambert Pangilinan
Venue: Le Blanc Antipolo
Model: Chameleon Intl Models
Management
The Barong is the Philippines’
formal
embroidered
collared
shirt especially for men, although
varieties for women have come out
of the catwalk as well.
It is commonly translucent, made
with indigenous fabrics in cream
and worn tucked out, while modern
versions have modified the classic
style, experimented with different
shades, patterns and design.
Politicians, from mayors and
governors
to
senators
and
presidents, and local to international
celebrities like screenwriter and
director Quentin Tarantino, as well
as regular residents and tourists
have worn the traditional Filipino
attire.
Exquisite fabrics used for the barong include Piña fabric hand-loomed
from pineapple leaf fibers, mechanically woven Jusi fabric, and handwoven banana fabric. Cotton, linen and polyester are modern alternative
fabrics.
This Barong Collection is reserved for every groom-to-be in search for
his wedding attire. Be dashing and suave in these Barong Suits from
Maricel Morales Macalagay of MARICETELA Couture. You may call at
0916.5707094 / 0916.4746994 or email at [email protected]. Visit
their facebook page at www.facebook.com/maricetela.lumban.
Is this a Barong or a Suit?
Actually, it is a little bit of both. This grey attire is made of delicate piña-silk
cocoon fabric and designed in suit-style, with a formal jacket and an inner
vest in the same fabric. Notice that the jacket is button-free, giving it a more
contemporary and fuss-free look that grooms of today will appreciate. The solid
color veers away from the usual off-white variety of the barong and is not as
dark and formal as common suits are.
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The Debonair Groom
The designer used local fabrics for this design and had it sewn coatstyle. This Piña Coat Barong is an innovation of the barong, which is
usually more loose fitting. This cut flatters the male physique and is
a stylish choice for grooms.