09
Aug
Custom Barong Tagalog vs. Ready-to-Wear: What’s the Difference?
The word “custom” is used very broadly in the Barong Tagalog market. There is no single practical definition: different sellers use the...
05
Aug
Barong Tagalog vs the Western Suit
The Barong Tagalog is a form of Filipino formalwear. In the Philippines, it is often worn for weddings and official events.
In its sim...
18
Jul
Wedding Barong Tagalog and Wedding Dresses
How do you choose a Barong Tagalog for a wedding, and which details matter most? The groom’s attire should also work with the bride’s d...
14
Jul
How a Custom Barong Tagalog Is Made
My name is Anton Dvoryadkin, and I work at Josip Tumapa Design. One of the main areas of our work is making Barong Tagalog.
Until now,...
03
Jul
How to Order a Custom Barong Tagalog
Ordering a custom Barong Tagalog is simpler than it may seem. You do not need to know every detail about the fabric, ornament, or const...
03
May
Modern Barong and Filipiniana by Josip Tumapa Design
Over the past two years, Modern Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana by Josip Tumapa Design have developed noticeably. Calado embroidery is n...
12
Apr
Barong Tagalog Price Guide
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02
Apr
Modern Filipiniana: How It Is Worn Today
Modern Filipiniana is not a new form of dress. It retains the butterfly sleeves and the terno silhouette, but some features have been s...
18
Dec
Josip Tumapa Receives Two Awards at the TerN.O Designers Competition
At the Buglasan Festival 2025 in Negros Oriental, Josip Tumapa received two major awards at the TerN.O Designers Competition.Both recog...
14
Oct
Evolution of Filipiniana: Traditional to Modern Styles
IntroductionThe evolution of the Filipiniana dress traces the story of Philippine heritage through fashion. Worn for centuries alon...