TernoCon 2024: A symphony of Filipino fashion and culture at SM Mall of Asia

Filipino heritage and style reigned supreme as the Museo Del Galeon in SM Mall of Asia transformed into a spectacular celebration of culture and the nation’s independence with the highly anticipated Ternocon 2024 held recently. The event brought together talented designers, stunning creations, and a community united in celebrating Filipino legacy through fashion.

(L-R): Fashion designer Jaggy Glarino, Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Vice Chair Carissa Coscolluela, fashion designer Jojie Lloren, CCP President Kaye Tinga, Bench/ lifestyle + clothing founder Ben Chan, First Lady of the Philippines Liza Marcos, SM Markets Chairman Herbert Sy, CCP Vice Chair Margie Moran, Suyen Corporation President Virgilio Lim, fashion designer Cary Santiago, and SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan

Bench/ lifestyle + clothing founder Ben Chan presents the TernoCon 2023 Catalog to the First Lady of the Philippines, Liza Araneta-Marcos.

Titled "KKK: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan," the fashion show commemorated the 126th year of Philippine Independence, showcasing the rich history of our culture through the iconic terno. The event was made possible with the collaboration of Bench/ lifestyle + clothing and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Three trailblazing fashion designers—Jojie Lloren, Cary Santiago, and Jaggy Glarino—stunned the audience with collections that paid homage to Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Each collection was a personal tribute, weaving stories of our heritage into every piece.

 Minimalist designer Jojie Lloren's 12-piece collection infuses the beauty of refined elegance with masterful tailoring. 

Renowned Cebuano designer Cary Santiago's fashion presentation is a love letter to the Philippines, reimagining the national symbols in a stunningly elaborate style. 

Trailblazing designer Jaggy Glarino's creations are a symphony of color and texture, truly a feast for the senses.

Lloren’s "A Lullaby for my Mother" captivated the night with 12 elegant ternos, paying homage to his beloved mom and the Motherland. Santiago’s "Ikonograpiya" wowed everyone with 12 ternos, celebrating iconic Filipino symbols like the Sampaguita, the Philippine national flower, jeepney, and sorbetes (Filipino ice cream) in the vivid colors of our national flag. Meanwhile, Glarino’s "Lemlunay" enchanted the audience with nine ternos and three barongs, inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Mindanao.

 Fashion designer Jojie Lloren (right) and muses, TV personality Maine Mendoza (left) and model Jo Ann Bitagcol (back).

Fashion designer Cary Santiago (right) with muse, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee.

Fashion designer Jaggy Glarino (right) with muse, model Marina Benipayo (left).

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee wears a Cary Santiago creation.

TV personality Maine Mendoza dons a Jojie Lloren design.

Model Jo Ann Bitagcol is dressed in a Jojie Lloren creation.

Model Marina Benipayo wears a Jaggy Glarino design.

The atmosphere was filled with a sense of elegance and national pride. The audience itself was a stunning display of Filipino beauty, with guests adorned in their finest ternos, barongs, and modern Filipiniana interpretations. From socialites and celebrities in show-stopping outfits to fashion enthusiasts sporting avant-garde creations, the crowd embodied the brilliant spirit of Filipino fashion. Everyone came together to celebrate their heritage through style.

 (L-R): Lucy Torres, Richard Gomez, Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, and SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan

(L-R): SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan, Philippine Airlines President Stanley Ng, and Bench/ lifestyle + clothing founder Ben Chan

(L-R): Nicole Ortega, Carla Tengco, Bench/ lifestyle + clothing founder Ben Chan, Jojie Dingcong, Ching Cruz, Susan Joven, Wildflour's Ana Lorenzana de Ocampo, and Mia Borromeo

Bench/ lifestyle + clothing founder Ben Chan and TernoCon Artistic Director Gino Gonzales

(L-R): Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) President Kaye Tinga, CCP Vice Chair Margie Moran, SM Supermalls’ President Steven Tan, Suyen Corporation President Virgilio Lim, and Suyen Corporation Vice President for Finance Nenita Lim

(L-R): Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo, Fashion director Daryl Chang, and Suyen Corporation's Kai Lim

(L-R): Model Tweetie De Leon, digital creator Myrza Sison, and model Apples Aberin

(L-R): Model Vanna Garcia, TV host Daphne Osena-Paez, and model Kelly Misa-Fernandez

(L-R): Fashion designer JC Buendia, celebrated fashion designer Inno Sotto, and singer JK Labajo

If you missed the show, don’t worry! The celebration continues with an exclusive exhibit from June 11 to June 23 at the Main Atrium of SM Mall of Asia (across Bench and The French Baker). Here, you can get up close and personal with 24 selected looks from the runway, marveling at the intricate craftsmanship and powerful stories behind each creation.

 Jojie Lloren brings a personal touch to his collection, “A Lullaby for my Mother,” that honors both his mother and the motherland.

Cary Santiago unveils “Ikonograpiya,” a collection inspired by the Philippine flag and iconic national symbols.

Jaggy Glarino presents “Lemlunay,” a collection that draws on the rich cultural heritage of Mindanao. 

Models in Jojie Lloren’s “A Lullaby for my Mother” collection walk on the runway at TernoCon: Kasarinlan, Kultura, Kasuotan.

Gather your friends and celebrate a fashion experience like no other! Visit the Ternocon exhibit and celebrate our kasarinlan, kultura, at kasuotan!

To know more about SM Supermalls’ exciting fashion events, visit www.smsupermalls.com or follow @SMSupermalls on social media.