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U forgot to post the SIA uniform...that's like world famous..
The national costume of the Philippines --- Ken and Barbie!!! You are too yankie liao gergoz! 
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Singapore
To be honest, SIngapore has none...all the above are copied from other nations. Singapore dun have a national costume that is why PAP leader wear all white during their national day parade
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The national costume of the Philippines --- Ken and Barbie!!! You are too yankie liao gergoz!
okaaay i take it back how about this...
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To be honest, SIngapore has none...all the above are copied from other nations. Singapore dun have a national costume that is why PAP leader wear all white during their national day parade
reli?! my fwen told me that they hav and it alwayz w/ a symmbol of orchid...oh well i stand corrected...
Well gergoz, it's true. Singapore people are mainly comprised of Chinese, Malay, and Indian. The first pic that you have there is Singapore's national costume for Miss Universe, a collaboration between Chinese Qipao and Malay Kebaya, and the Indian part is.... okay I couldn't found out where's the Indian part in it. The other pic is Kebaya Nyonya, a specific kind of Kebaya adapted by the Peranakan (the Strait Chinese who live on Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia). So yeah, there's no such thing as Singapore's National Costume
I love Barong Tagalog, I would love to have one!
Not really a big fan of the Maria Clara, though....
I love Barong Tagalog, I would love to have one!
Not really a big fan of the Maria Clara, though....
Philippines Traditional Dress
Barot Saya (the Philippines National attire for female)
Like their menfolk, the female indigenes of the archipelago, gradually cover their upper torso with short, sleeved collarless blouses called baro, through the 400 years of colonization. And what was, since ancient times, an all-purpose brief wrap-around skirt--metamorphosed into the long skirts called saya. Interestingly the saya was generally fashioned out of opaque plaid or striped cotton and sinamay varieties, while the baro was rather stubbornly made quite persistently of sheer fabrics.
Barong Tagalog(Philippine national attire of Filipino men)
"The Barong Tagalog exhibits the loose, long lines of its Chinese sources, the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume, the elongated effect of Hindu dressing, and the ornamental restraint of European men's clothing.
The barong appears to have retained its essential look since it was first worn. Through the years, almost imperceptibly, the barong's round neck, straight long sleeves and mid-thigh hemline were ingeniously modified with collar, cuffs and side slits."
Maria Clara
"The Maria Clara consists of four separate pieces: the collarless waist-length, bell sleeved camisa; the bubble-shaped, floor-length saya; th stiff, neck-covering paņuelo; and the hip-hugging, knee length tapis, or overskirt. Its origin was the traditional baro't saya of early Filipinos: the original ensemble of a loose, long-sleeved blouse over a wide, angkle-length skirt. The incarnation of the paņuelo was the period's concession to modesty-the camisa being low necked, and made of the flimsiest fabrics, the piņa and jusi. Similarly, the addition of the tapis as overskirt was to keep the lower torso from showing through the sheerness of the skirt material. Opaque muslin and "madras" were used for the overskirt."
Philippine Terno
It has been called a masterpiece, a classic, a national treasure. Terno: from the Spanish word meaning "to match." It was the handiwork of not just one couturier but a coming together of the innovations of many. The Filipino terno alludes to the matching of blouse and skirt, joined at the waist to form a one-piece creation, with both bodice and skirt made of the same material.
But the seamlessness is only one of its inventive features. The sleeveless are upright, flat against the shoulders like clipped butterfly wings. Its low neckline contours the bosom. The whole is nipped at the waist to let fall a shapely skirt that is rounded, flared or trailed at the hem."
Stella Marquez Araneta in a J. Moreno terno, 1960s
Isabel Preysler in a J. Moreno terno greets King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, 1990s
Present President of the Phils Gloria Mcapagal Arroyo
Imelda Marcos
Miss Philippines Charlene Gonzales. This ensemble draws inspiration from the Bagobo and the Higanon. Her upper garment is of gold material appliqued with authentic Bagobo t'nalak bands. In lieu of tapis, Charlene dons a skirt with t'nalak panels, this is further held in place with an authentic female Bagobo belt of glass beads and brass bells. The whole ensemble is reiterated further with gold beads, more brass bells. A Higanon headdress crowns her to complete the ensemble.
Barot Saya (the Philippines National attire for female)
Like their menfolk, the female indigenes of the archipelago, gradually cover their upper torso with short, sleeved collarless blouses called baro, through the 400 years of colonization. And what was, since ancient times, an all-purpose brief wrap-around skirt--metamorphosed into the long skirts called saya. Interestingly the saya was generally fashioned out of opaque plaid or striped cotton and sinamay varieties, while the baro was rather stubbornly made quite persistently of sheer fabrics.
Barong Tagalog(Philippine national attire of Filipino men)
"The Barong Tagalog exhibits the loose, long lines of its Chinese sources, the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume, the elongated effect of Hindu dressing, and the ornamental restraint of European men's clothing.
The barong appears to have retained its essential look since it was first worn. Through the years, almost imperceptibly, the barong's round neck, straight long sleeves and mid-thigh hemline were ingeniously modified with collar, cuffs and side slits."
Maria Clara
"The Maria Clara consists of four separate pieces: the collarless waist-length, bell sleeved camisa; the bubble-shaped, floor-length saya; th stiff, neck-covering paņuelo; and the hip-hugging, knee length tapis, or overskirt. Its origin was the traditional baro't saya of early Filipinos: the original ensemble of a loose, long-sleeved blouse over a wide, angkle-length skirt. The incarnation of the paņuelo was the period's concession to modesty-the camisa being low necked, and made of the flimsiest fabrics, the piņa and jusi. Similarly, the addition of the tapis as overskirt was to keep the lower torso from showing through the sheerness of the skirt material. Opaque muslin and "madras" were used for the overskirt."
Philippine Terno
It has been called a masterpiece, a classic, a national treasure. Terno: from the Spanish word meaning "to match." It was the handiwork of not just one couturier but a coming together of the innovations of many. The Filipino terno alludes to the matching of blouse and skirt, joined at the waist to form a one-piece creation, with both bodice and skirt made of the same material.
But the seamlessness is only one of its inventive features. The sleeveless are upright, flat against the shoulders like clipped butterfly wings. Its low neckline contours the bosom. The whole is nipped at the waist to let fall a shapely skirt that is rounded, flared or trailed at the hem."
Stella Marquez Araneta in a J. Moreno terno, 1960s
Isabel Preysler in a J. Moreno terno greets King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, 1990s
Present President of the Phils Gloria Mcapagal Arroyo
Imelda Marcos
Miss Philippines Charlene Gonzales. This ensemble draws inspiration from the Bagobo and the Higanon. Her upper garment is of gold material appliqued with authentic Bagobo t'nalak bands. In lieu of tapis, Charlene dons a skirt with t'nalak panels, this is further held in place with an authentic female Bagobo belt of glass beads and brass bells. The whole ensemble is reiterated further with gold beads, more brass bells. A Higanon headdress crowns her to complete the ensemble.
Wow, nice thread... gergoz... what is the thing that makes the sleeves of the Terno stand up that stiff and rigid?????
Kimonos 
i've never seen a singaporean costume. that looks pretty nice.
found a decent picture of an authentic khmer sampot 
and its not the cheap ones imported from indonesia but the ones that are made of cambodian silk
and its not the cheap ones imported from indonesia but the ones that are made of cambodian silk
Classic Philippine Costume
Thai national costume
Ayutthaya period (some 400 years ago)
Chakgri period (Rama1th-9th some 200 to present)
Dararasmi princess of Lanna kingdom. later princess consort of king Rama the fifth.
clearly Rama the fifth fasion.
Ayutthaya period (some 400 years ago)
Chakgri period (Rama1th-9th some 200 to present)
Dararasmi princess of Lanna kingdom. later princess consort of king Rama the fifth.
clearly Rama the fifth fasion.
Indonesia - Kebaya
Philippines
The Terno
Worn by Isabel Preysler
(Here with her husband of 17 years, Spanish Finance Minister Miguel Boyer, at a charity benefit in Madrid)
The Terno
Worn by Isabel Preysler
(Here with her husband of 17 years, Spanish Finance Minister Miguel Boyer, at a charity benefit in Madrid)
Isabel Preysler.. she is really popular in Spain.. does she have any spanish blood in her??
Indonesia
Various Kebaya
Traditional Javanese Kebaya
Balinese Kebaya
Traditional Sundanese Kebaya
Javanese wedding costume, bride wearing Kebaya
Modern Kebaya for Wedding
Batik and Kebaya
Various Kebaya
Traditional Javanese Kebaya
Balinese Kebaya
Traditional Sundanese Kebaya
Javanese wedding costume, bride wearing Kebaya
Modern Kebaya for Wedding
Batik and Kebaya
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Isabel Preysler.. she is really popular in Spain.. does she have any spanish blood in her??
just to answer ur question
click:
Her profile @ Hola Magazine
http://www.hola.com/biografias/isabel-preysler/
@ Wikpedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Preysler
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Mr. Philippines Roldunne Mendoza wearing a Moro outfit(Mindanao region)
Malaysia
Indonesia
Philippines
Mr. Philippines Roldunne Mendoza wearing a Moro outfit(Mindanao region)
Mr Singapore is wearing Cheongsam
Mr Malaysia is wearing some sort of modern Baju Melayu
Mr Indonesia is wearing Minangkabau's traditional costume
Mr Malaysia is wearing some sort of modern Baju Melayu
Mr Indonesia is wearing Minangkabau's traditional costume
Philippines Carla Balingit in Pineapple inspired terno
Gionna Cabrera in Maria Clara inspired costume ( This won the top 5 Best in National Costume in 2005 Miss Universe )
Stella Marquez De Araneta Miss International 1960 ( married to a Filipino)
Mrs. imelda Marcos in Green Terno
Imelda Marcos in 1981 White Terno
Imelda Marcos in 1965 in White Terno
Imelda Marcos circa 1960's
Vietnam:
Miss Univesre circa 1975 -Miss Philippines Chiqui Brosas in Terno ( She placed 4th runner-up in El Salvdor )
Catherine Untalan - Miss Philippines-Earth 3rd runner up in National Costume
Miss Philippines in Muslim costume in Miss Maja Internacional " Best in National Costume" in Dominican Republic
Miss Philippine sin Miss Maja Internacional in 1978
Miss Philippines 1988 Miss Maja Internacional " Best In National Costume"
Miss Philippines in 1980 Miss Maja Internacional "Best In National Costume" sixth from left
Maja "Fotogenia " in 1973 won by Miss Philippines !
Gloria Diaz -Miss Universe 1969 in Terno
1976 Best In National Costume in Miss International
1972 Best in National Costume in Miss International
1979 Best in National Costume, Miss Elegance and Miss International
1972 Best in National Costume in Miss International
1979 Best in National Costume, Miss Elegance and Miss International
Ati-Atihan Costume of Aklan - Philippines 
Japanese kimono
Korean Hanbok
Thai national costume
The model really looks caucasoid.
The model really looks caucasoid.
^^Oh wow!!shes pretty!!! she looks like a mix of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Penelope Cruz!!!!
Singapore- Cheongsam
Singapore- Baju Kurung
Singapore- Malay wedding
Singapore- Sari
More of Singapore's national costumes- Racial harmony day in Singapore
Singapore- Cheongsam
Singapore- Baju Kurung
Singapore- Malay wedding
Singapore- Sari
More of Singapore's national costumes- Racial harmony day in Singapore
Vietnam traditional costumes:
Traditional Ao Dai:
Wedding Ao Dai:
Modern Ao dai:
Ao Dai for men:
Traditional Ao Dai:
Wedding Ao Dai:
Modern Ao dai:
Ao Dai for men:
^^OMG I love that blue one...and the black one...and the yellow one...very nice!!!
What's that on her hair? It looks like a secret weapon of some martial arts.... 
Philippines - T-Boli tribe
Masskara costume - Bacolod
Masskara costume - Bacolod
Imelda Marcos in Spain Royal banquet
Gloria Arroyo In Violet Terno
Gloria Arroyo in Red Terno
Gloria Arroyo in Maria Clara inspired dress
Philippines-Terno A bit Spanish, but not quite, an enigma of sorts that will make people wonder! A hybrid!
The timeless beauty of the Philippine BARO and SAYA. Trademark butterfly sleeves with only the finest embroidery all done in the traditional ethnic colors of the native tribes. The TERNO is forever.
Terno with a modern twist
Philippine design and craftsmanship at its very best! The dress that only the Filipina can give justice to.Updating the SAYA with it's colonial roots and Spanish touch definitely gives it a niche in the new millenium. The dress that genuinely reflects centuries old Philippine culture and artistry!
The timeless beauty of the Philippine BARO and SAYA. Trademark butterfly sleeves with only the finest embroidery all done in the traditional ethnic colors of the native tribes. The TERNO is forever.
Terno with a modern twist
Philippine design and craftsmanship at its very best! The dress that only the Filipina can give justice to.Updating the SAYA with it's colonial roots and Spanish touch definitely gives it a niche in the new millenium. The dress that genuinely reflects centuries old Philippine culture and artistry!
Laos
vienchan (vientiane dress style)
dok champa dance
muang luang (luang prabang dress style)
the whole crew
vienchan (vientiane dress style)
dok champa dance
muang luang (luang prabang dress style)
the whole crew
Hey, thanks! It seems to me most of us knows very little about Laos, so anything from Laos is very much appreciated!
korean:
I like to watch Goong because of all the lovely hanboks!
all those Laos outfit reminds me of the selendangs!!! can anyone post more?? especially pink colored ones?!?!hehe!!!!
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I like to watch Goong because of all the lovely hanboks!
and i thought no one would recognize it was from goong....LOL>>>>>
i love that series too!
pretty dresses...
KOREAN:
the kids
Late Joseon Period
a man with gat on his head
expensive wigs called gache
the kids
Late Joseon Period
a man with gat on his head
expensive wigs called gache
More Vietnam
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More Vietnam
reminds me of lea salonga in ms. saigon!
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