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A couple of weekends ago, legendary designer and national artist, Pitoy Moreno presented a selection of over 60 Filipiniana garbs for a charity gala. There were more than 50 stunning pieces shown for the show. Warning, this post will be photo-heavy! The gala started with some tribal gear, er ensembles where beaded tops are paired with shiny tapis. Accessories included coral headgear and rope/twine belts. Loving the metallic skirt paired with nude, but heavily embellished top. Next was a set…

What are lansones? There is an animal in the round bared oppening. It may be a cat but it doesn't really look like one. University of Michigan Special Collections Libarary, Dean C. Worcester (1866-1924) collection.

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"A Young Filipina" Early 1940s

22. [Portrait d'une femme en costume traditionnel] / [photogr. Gabrielle Vassal] ; [mission Joseph Vassal] -- 1908 -- images

"Catholic Girls Of The Philippines" Circa 1900s I love this picture. First time to see this one. The only time for me to see a girl holding the Tagalog prayer book called "Matuwid na Landas" ( The Straight Path) by Joaquin Tuason (1842- 1908). It is a compedium of formula prayers from the time you wake up until you die. It is a very popular book prior to Vatican II in 1965 when the Catholic rites and liturgy were revised

Known worldwide as the Fashion Czar of Asia, Pitoy Moreno has been an inspiration to both much-admired and aspiring designers for over 50 years. He has dressed the most elegant women here and abroad yet still embracing, and staying true to, his Filipino roots. His muses from the early days who have become his close friends and most loyal clients include Toni Parsons, Stella Marquez-Araneta, Gloria Diaz, Tingting Cojuangco, Conchitina Bernardo, and Aurora Pijuan.

Ca.1900 stereoview taken during the days when America conquered and annexed the Philippines to the USA. The word "conquer" was used by the American 3-D publishing houses that issued these views of the USA's "new possession" --- such images giving visual delight to millions of Americans. What better way of introducing the natives of the Philippines as "Uncle Sam's new citizens".....even if the Philippine people themselves had no say in the matter ! In any case, the photographers rushed in…

Ca.1900 stereoview taken during the days when America conquered and annexed the Philippines to the USA. The word "conquer" was used by the American 3-D publishing houses that issued these views of the USA's "new possession" --- such images giving visual delight to millions of Americans. What better way of introducing the natives of the Philippines as "Uncle Sam's new citizens".....even if the Philippine people themselves had no say in the matter ! In any case, the photographers rushed in…

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malate,_Manila Ca.1900 stereoview taken during the days when America conquered and annexed the Philippines to the USA. The word "conquer" was used by the American 3-D publishing houses that issued these views of the USA's "new possession", for the visual consumption and delight of millions of Americans. What better way of introducing the natives of the Philippines as "Uncle Sam's new citizens".....even if they had no say in the matter !

Inspired by its Spanish ancestors: Philippine National Costume.

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