Mr. World Philippines' National Costume Revealed | SAM AJDANI

photo grabbed from @frederickperalta (IG)

Filipino veteran designer Fredrick Peralta designed Sam Ajdani's national costume for upcoming Mr. World in England. 

The costume is an ethnic hand painted embroidered Barong Tagalog.

Frederick Peralta is, of course, among the legends in the field of fashion, being the first Filipino designer to win two awards in international fashion tilts, namely the Asean Design Competition held in Singapore in 1990 and the Internacional Concour des Jeunes Creatuer de Mode in 1994 in Paris.

photo grabbed from @frederickperalta (IG)

The Barong Tagalog, more commonly known as simply Barong (and occasionally called Baro), is an embroidered formal shirt which is considered the national dress of the Philippines. 

Mr World 2016 finale  is scheduled to be held in Southport,  England’s Classic Resort on July 19. The Search For The World’s Most Desirable Man will be held at the Floral Hall of Southport Theatre Convention Centre (STCC). 

Meet this year's contestant from Philippines... Sam Ajdani!

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