Piña Cocoon Silk Corset and Contemporary Filipiniana Shape
This modern Filipiniana ensemble is centered on a piña cocoon silk corset made from fabric produced entirely by hand for this piece. The bodice is hand-finished to achieve clean edges and controlled structure, while its subtle botanical embroidery keeps the visual language connected to Filipino textile heritage. The contrast between the light corset and the deep crimson blouse and trousers directs attention toward proportion, texture, and the clarity of the overall form.
The sleeves draw inspiration from Filipiniana volume through their upper-arm placement, yet their outline is deliberately softened. Instead of the firm butterfly contour associated with traditional Terno, the fabric forms rounded folds that shift gently with movement. This contemporary interpretation follows the studio’s broader Filipiniana direction, visible as well in pieces like the
Modern Terno Dress With Floral Applique,
though expressed here through a corseted silhouette combined with tailored trousers rather than a dress form.
