Albert Andrada’s barong designs for leaders at ASEAN summit

Fashion designer Albert Andrada on Thursday gave a sneak peek of his designs for the leaders who will soon be in the Philippines for the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit.

Andrada sent to GMA News Online sketches of the barongs he created for the leaders of China, Japan, and Singapore. He also shared the sketch of his baro't saya for the Singapore leader's spouse.

According to a briefer from Malacañang, the leaders and dialogue partners will wear piña cocoon barongs with either a half button-down or a full button-down silhouette. The outfits will have intricate embroidery on the center front, collar, and cuffs, and the buttons will bear the ASEAN logo.

Each barong will feature a distinct Filipino quality such as Magiting, Magiliw, Marangal, Mapayapa, and Magalang.

The barong for China showcases the "Masigasig" theme, while Japan carries the with "Mapagkumbaba" quality. For Singapore, the theme is "Mahinahon."

The attire for Singapore leader's spouse is a two-piece garment with a base dress and a baro't saya-inspired tunic top. It will have an intricate scroll, floral, and Callado embroidery.

 — BM/BAP, GMA News