The event finds a new home in SM Aura.

This December 9, all fashionable roads lead to SM Aura in Taguig, as Paskong TernoCon 2023 finds its new home&mdash;departing from the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) for the very first time. As such, the event is a newfound collaboration between SM Supermalls, Bench / lifestyle + clothing, and the CCP through its Cultural Exchange Department.

An exquisite 33-foot tall, Filipiniana-themed Christmas tree festooned with handmade ornaments using locally-sourced materials such as capiz, rattan, and abaca is set to welcome Ternocon audiences. TernoCon has always been a trailblazing celebration of Filipino heritage and artistry, as manifested in the Philippine dress and barong. This year, Paskong TernoCon will bring together two visionaries in Philippine fashion &ndash; Joey Samson and Lesley Mobo.

 Joey Samson is the maestro of minimalism, known for his clean lines, subtle romantic undertones, and timeless elegance. His delicate, nuanced approach to design emphasizes the principles of understatement and distinction, seen in modern interpretations of the Barong Filipino and &ldquo;cage&rdquo; ternos&mdash;some of his important contributions to Philippine design.

For the first Paskong TernoCon, Joey says that he is &ldquo;grateful to be given such a platform and opportunity, and to be able to reach a wider audience. My collection is a contemporary version of &ldquo;whitework&rdquo; &ndash; needlework done in white thread over white fabric. I draw from my strength in creating tailored and very structured looks that blur the lines between menswear and womenswear.&rdquo;

Aklan-born and London-based, Lesley Mobo has pinned down a reputation for avant-garde designs and contemporary aesthetics. He has done collaborations with Diesel and Uniqlo; and dressed the likes of Rihanna and Kate Moss.

 Lesley says he is, &ldquo;very happy to be part of Paskong TernoCon 2023. My collection is a continuation of Tropical Ternos, an exploration of tropical sensibilities, and a celebration of folk crafts and exuberant colors. Draping - the process of positioning and pinning fabric directly on to a dress form - is a key element in my design work. Textiles are composed of bold printed fabric.&rdquo;

The beautiful tension between Joey Samson and Lesley Mobo's design sensibilities mirrors the different facets of the Philippine terno. In contrast to Joey&rsquo;s minimalism and architectural forms, Lesley&rsquo;s collection is a celebration of draping, unabated maximalism, color, and folk aesthetics.

Coming soon after the migration of the French Film Festival to SM Cinemas, the upcoming Paskong TernoCon 2023 reintroduces SM Supermalls as the new home for culture, fashion, and film&mdash;an ideal location for niche events to broaden their audience and make them even more accessible.

To know more about Paskong TernoCon 2023 and SM Supermalls, visit <a href="http://www.smsupermalls.com">www.smsupermalls.com</a> or follow @smsupermalls on social media.

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