When crafted with attention to fit and form, the barong Tagalog can instantly elevate the look of the wearer. It’s de rigueur at weddings and most formal occasions, and is traditionally paired ...

MANILA, Philippines — As the foremost proponent of the Barong Tagalog, every discerning fashionista prefers Barge Ramos for his sophisticated designs. His latest collection, called ...

The cut and proportion are crucial, as also the collar construction which frames the face. I introduced the ‘double collar’ for this barong Tagalog collection, ...

There is something to be said for choosing our own barong Tagalog over the western dinner jacket. Aesthetically, the barong requires no explanation: find an average male vagrant on the backstreets ...

CELEBRATING the Chinese New Year is akin to recognizing the tremendous contribution of the Chinese to Filipino history and culture. After all, even before the Spanish colonizers rediscovered the ...

More recently, the barong Tagalog — which translates loosely to “dress of the Philippines” and is often abbreviated to barong — has surged in popularity with Filipinos across the diaspora ...

Rajo Laurel, one of Manila's top fashion designers, has been chosen by the Philippine Olympic Committee to design and create clothes for the small Philippine contingent during the opening ...

It is a fashionable fact that the barong Tagalog is no longer just the stuff of formal, traditional events but a versatile attire that has evolved through the years. Thanks to Filipino creativity, it ...

More recently, the barong Tagalog — which translates loosely to “dress of the Philippines” and is often abbreviated to barong — has surged in popularity with Filipinos across the diaspora ...