Sporty Filipiniana for the win

Ternocon Palaro presents athleisure takes on Filipinowear at the MOA Sky Football Pitch

- JOHN ROLAND LEGASPI

After its resurgence in the past years, the terno has become a staple of Filipino style.

Beyond its usual appearances at formal events, the terno—and the Filipiniana in general—has undergone many metamorphoses, from chic casual iterations to pieces imbued with traditional tapestries and innovative textiles. This time, the Filipiniana takes on another transformation in the form of athleisure.

Ternocon, an annual event that puts the spotlight on the Filipino traditional dress and led by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and retail giant Bench, gathered six Filipino fashion designers to reimagine the iconic Filipinowear through a more youthful and sporty lens. The goal is to make it more approachable for the younger generation, giving it a more playful energy and street-style sensibility. On Oct. 8, 2025, through the Ternocon Palaro show, designers Hannah Adrias, Glyn Alley Magtibay, Len Cabili (of Filip + Inna), Renz Reyes, Carl Jan Cruz, and Jo Ann Bitagcol presented their designs at SM Supermalls' MOA Sky Football Pitch in Pasay City—an ample playground for the style fest.

Hannah Adrias Dubbed "Pep," Ternocon 2020 winner Hannah Adrias' collection is inspired by the best moments of high school. Her looks center on retro athleisure, incorporating inabel fabrics, cotton, and organdy translated into modern barongs and jackets reminiscent of windbreakers. One of her standout pieces features a roping technique that spells out her last name-a nod to varsity jackets.