Filipino Clothing, Traditional and Modern: Building a Wardrobe That Honors Both
Updated: 3 days ago
You don't have to choose between traditional Filipino clothing and modern style. Here's how to build a wardrobe that honors both.
The essentials
One formal piece: a barong or Filipiniana dress for weddings and events
One handwoven piece from a weaving community: a malong, scarf or bag
A few heritage tees for everyday wear
A jersey or hoodie for festivals and cool nights
Mix and match
Wear a woven scarf with a graphic tee, or a barong-style mesh tee with tailored pants.
Buy with intention
Choose pieces with a story: a weaver you can name, a hero you can explain, a word in Baybayin you can read.
Pass it on
Traditional pieces can become family heirlooms. Modern pieces can start conversations with the next generation.
Wear the story
Start your everyday collection. Shop UGAT. UGAT means roots. Know yours.
Shop the Ugat Jersey Collection
Wear the history. Our mesh jerseys put Filipino heroes and Baybayin front and center, $72 each.
Kalayaan Jersey — Maroon mesh with a hand-drawn U honoring the heroes of Philippine independence. KALAYAAN 98 on the back. Shop now →
Pilipinas Jersey — Navy mesh with Lapu-Lapu and the warriors of Mactan, Baybayin across the shoulders and PILIPINAS 63 on the back. Shop now →
Delano Manong Jersey — Brown mesh honoring the Filipino farmworkers who started the 1965 Delano Grape Strike. Shop now →
See all jerseys in the Ugat shop.
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