In some ways, the TernoCon has become a customary tradition for Filipinos as a celebration of both culture and identity. Each year, individuals passionate about fashion and the arts make their pilgrimage toward the annual event, where designers showcase their own renditions of the classic terno and barong as an homage to the Philippines’ traditional garments. The title of this current iteration serves as a nod to the Kataastaasan Kagalang-galang na Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK), which was a revolutionary group of freedom fighters that fought for the country’s independence from colonial rule.
In reference to this, TernoCon 2024 is aptly named under the same abbreviation, “KKK: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan.” This year, TernoCon brought together three fashion designers that each represented the country’s major islands, namely, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Held within the Museo Del Galeon at the SM Mall of Asia, the fashion show honored the 126th year of Philippine Independence, painting a picture of the country’s history through each tailored garment.
Fashion designer Jojie Lloren set a more melancholic tone for the evening, with his collection titled “A Lullaby for my Mother.” The entire collection was created in tribute to two figures in his life, his mother by blood, Herminia Tuazon, and his motherland. The designer presented twelve looks, each derived from the experiences he had with his own mother.
A somber shade of beige and creams fill the spaces .
