Whether it was for graduation, for an event like the SONA, or for her school’s celebration of Buwan ng Wika, the everyday Filipina has most likely worn a Filipiniana at least once in her lifetime.

When the term Filipiniana is voiced out, thoughts of butterfly sleeves, intricate embroidery, piña, and abaca circle around the mind. When mentioned, the Filipiniana brings nostalgic thoughts of Maria Clara and who she was as a model Filipina of her time.

Although we still adore Maria Clara draped in the historical Filipiniana, we also want to keep up with the times and welcome in the Filipinas who bring modernity into the classic look.

While the foundational characteristics of the Filipiniana stay the same, celebrities, politicians, and designers have found ways to elevate the classic look. Through sequins, to appliqués, to creative cuts in several areas, these Filipinas are able to make their personalities shine through.

Hand in hand with this new wave of modernized Filipinianas, this year’s upcoming ABS-CBN Star Magic Ball will be celebrating the beauty and importance of Filipino culture. At this year’s ball celebrities will glow as they wear Filipinianas that match their personal style. Stay tuned so you don’t miss out on what’s to come!

Marga Nograles - Marga Nograles gracefully attended this year’s SONA in a custom terno that showcases the skillful craft of the T’bolis and Maguindanaons.Photo from @marganograles

- The hand beaded details went perfectly well with the handwoven Inaul. This look is definitely one for the books!Photo from @kaayo.ph

Claudia Barretto - The elegant Claudia celebrated her recent graduation in this beautiful pink Filipiniana. Photo from @claudia

- The cropped style of her top paired with a high waisted skirt were small details that added some innovation to the look. We can’t wait to see more!Photo from @claudia

Ylona Garcia - This two piece Filipiniana worn by Ylona Garcia at the 2019 Ball brought class and Philippine culture to the red carpet. Photo from ABS-CBN

- The details of her look seemed to give us a small glimpse of the 1920s. She truly embodies Filipino glamour!Photo from ABS-CBN

Kira Balinger - Kira walked the red carpet at the last ABS-CBN Ball in this perfectly fitting dress with a sweetheart neckline and low butterfly sleeves.Photo from ABS-CBN

- The beaded details added an extra touch of elegance to her look. She surely looks like the picture of grace! Photo from ABS-CBN

Anne Curtis-Heussaff - Anne gave us quite the show at the last Star Magic Ball with her oversized butterfly sleeves, cute headdress, and layered skirt. Photo from ABS-CBN

- The pastel purple not only complemented her, but tied in well with the other style details. We just loved this look!Photos from ABS-CBN

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