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The Barong Tagalog is the national costume of men in the Philippines. Did you know it is the female national costume counterpart, referred to as the Baro’t Saya? You see, the Barong Tagalog is often worn over a thin, collarless shirt and combined with slacks. Males often wear it during formal celebrations, gatherings, and events, such as weddings or graduations. However, how can you clean this too delicate clothing? Don’t worry because this post got you covered. When it comes to cleaning your Barong Tagalog, it would be best to hand-wash it to prevent damaging its classy but subtle material...

More frequently called “Barong”, this piece of clothing is one of the most elegant, priceless wardrobes that play a huge part in representing the Filipino culture. It is also considered as the national dress of the Philippines, along with the traditional “Baro at Saya” of the females (although a more formal version of this is the “Maria Clara” gown). It is worn during special occasions, such as weddings, formal events, and even dance performances like the Cariñosa. Government officials, such as the President, would also wear this during formal meetings and SONAs. Traditionally woven from rich textiles such as piña...

Types of Barong Tagalog Fabrics You Need to Know The famous Barong or Barong Tagalog is an embroidered formal article of a garment in the Philippines. Men mostly wear it for formal events like graduation, wedding, or use during official government functions.  You see, Barongs aren’t only famous, but they are comfortable to wear too. That’s because they are made of very thin fabrics and complement well with the country’s tropical weather.  The Barong Tagalog fabrics could sound very foreign to most people. Read further to get to know them better, so you may pick the best Barong Tagalog fabric...

Ah, the Barong Tagalog. At first look, it seems like a basic garment that is made from the pineapple’s fabric. However, it appears like a very unassuming short often worn on special events. It is lightweight enough and typically associated with formalwear. For newly married JC and Evan, choosing a barong tagalog for their wedding was the perfect outfit as it celebrates the Philippine culture and showcases the artistic and ingenuity of the Filipino people/ It turns out that the Barong Tagalog was deemed the national dress of the Philippines. A Brief History of the Barong Tagalog The natives of...