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Francis Libiran reveals ‘Sinag’ barong for Olympics inspired by Pintados Tribe tattoos

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Rhea Manila Santos

<div><span style="background-color:transparent">For the official opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics in France on July 26, the Philippine delegation wore barongs created by <span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">popular celebrity fashion designer Francis Libiran. </span></span><span style="background-color:transparent"><span id="isPasted" style="background-color:transparent">Composed of 22 athletes competing in nine different sports, this will also be the country’s biggest delegation in more than three decades.</span></span></div><p>Francis shared the look he created for the Pinoy athletes. His official Instagram posted, “Proudly representing the Republic of the Philippines, the &#x27;SINAG&#x27; barong designed by Francis Libiran shows our brave athletes wearing protective armor shields in vibrant colors of the Philippine Flag, inspired by the tattoo patterns of the majestic Pintados Tribe and the powerful rays of the Sun. Like the Pintados, our Filipino athletes are brave heroes ready for battle, proudly raising our flag on the global arena. Resilient like the sun, Filipinos rise and shine despite life’s challenges.</p><p>&quot;Today, as we celebrate our 100th year participating in the olympics, Team Philippines is ready to fight and conquer the world at the Olympic Games Paris 2024!</p><p>&quot;Mabuhay ang Atletang Pilipino!</p><p>Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭”</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C93nHWNBLW0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A2359761.2000000477%2C%22ls%22%3A1856733.5999999046%2C%22le%22%3A1857161.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="510" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/19/francis-libiran-designs-sinag-barong-for-philippine-team-at-paris-olympics-2050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Francis Libiran designs &#x27;Sinag&#x27; barong for Philippine Team at Paris Olympics</u></strong></a></div><p>Francis also shared a post with photos which showed male and female models wearing the barong with a detail inspired by the flag.</p><p>“Showcasing the Philippines on the global stage, Francis Libiran&#x27;s SINAG captures the essence of bravery and fierceness in battle with Pintados-inspired details, reflecting the nation&#x27;s rich culture, history, and heritage and the sun emphasizing the breathtaking beauty of the Philippine islands,” they added. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C92AhjzhC_l/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A2316471.5999999046%2C%22ls%22%3A1856733.5999999046%2C%22le%22%3A1857161.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C94KANLx2NJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A2268287.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1856733.5999999046%2C%22le%22%3A1857161.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Known for dressing up some of the most popular celebrities int he country, some of Libiran’s most memorable looks include the stunning winning gowns of beauty queens Kylie Verzosa (for Miss International in 2016) and Megan Young (for Miss World in 2013). His clientele also includes 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray and 2023 Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee. He also designed the wedding gown of the country’s first Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. </p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2022/3/6/fresh-scoops/hidilyn-diaz-chooses-francis-libiran-as-official-d-198924" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>READ: Hidilyn Diaz chooses Francis Libiran as official designer for upcoming wedding</u></strong></a></div><p>According to his website, aside from being a designer, Libiran also studied architecture at the University of Santo Tomas before he decided to pursue a course in fashion design at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines.</p>

Celebrity fashion designer Francis Libiran reveals the looks that Philippine national athletes will be sporting at the 2024 Paris Olympics.