Heritage met play at Ternocon: Palaro, where Filipino fashion took center stage atop the FIFA-certified MOA Sky Football Pitch in a one-of-a-kind celebration of artistry, culture, and creativity.

The event brought together SM Supermalls, Bench, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) in a dynamic collaboration that redefined how Filipinos experience fashion and heritage.

A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Community

Now on its third staging with SM Supermalls, The Ternocon Special Edition continues to honor Filipino identity through contemporary Filipiniana (kimona, terno, barong), while inspiring a new generation of designers and audiences. This year’s theme, “Palaro,” celebrated movement, diversity, and the joy of creative expression, all captured through bold, athletic-inspired Filipiniana designs that married tradition with playfulness.

In partnership with Bench and the CCP, SM Supermalls transformed the FIFA-certified MOA Sky Football Pitch into an open-air runway, demonstrating how Filipino artistry can thrive in unexpected spaces.

“SM has always been about creating spaces where culture comes alive, and Ternocon 2025 at the MOA Sky Pitch is the perfect stage for that,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan. “Our continued partnership with Bench and CCP shows SM’s commitment to evolving local artistry and bringing it closer to the public.”

The Designers: Modern Visionaries of the Terno

Ternocon Palaro featured six trailblazing Filipino designers who pushed creative boundaries while paying homage to Filipiniana clothing. Each collection was inspired by the theme of play, reinterpreting Filipino identity with a contemporary flair.