(From Bongbong Marcos' Facebook page)
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday evening shared on Facebook the photos of the barongs he and his family will be using on inauguration day on June 30.
In a post on his official account, Marcos said he will be wearing barongs designed by multi-awarded designer Pepito Albert.
“The barong I will be using during the inauguration designed by Pepito Albert is inspired by the rayadillo, the traditional military uniform in the Spanish era,” he said.
For the inauguration dinner, Marcos said he will also be wearing another barong made of piña fabric that is also designed by Albert.
“For the party, I will wear another barong made of piña fabric, also designed by Pepito Albert in Taal, Batangas,” he said.
He said he will pair both barongs with shoes made by Sapatero Manila.
Meanwhile, Marcos said his wife, lawyer Liza Araneta-Marcos will be wearing a modern terno designed by Leslie Mobo.
The modern terno to be worn by Marcos' wife, Liza Araneta Marcos (Facebook)
“A meticulous weaving technique was done to design the terno. Piña puro, Piña seda, and Piña suksuk are the fabrics used here. The entire costume is embroidered with Sampaguita, our national flower,” he said.
His eldest son, Ilocos Norte First District Rep.-elect Ferdinand Alexander "Sandro" Marcos will be wearing a barong designed by Salvo Tailors.
Marcos' camp earlier held a barong-design contest to choose the "lucky designer" who will dress him at his inauguration.
His inauguration will be "very solemn and simple," according to Franz Imperial, who is one of the heads of the preparation committee for the event.
Several dignitaries are expected to attend Marcos' inauguration at the National Museum in Manila. (PIA-NCR)
