He’s probably the only person who can get away with this type of fashion statement.
President Rodrigo Duterte, who is known for wearing plaid or checkered shirts, had people talking because of what he wore when he attended the 69th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) earlier this month in Clark, Pampanga.
Duterte was wearing a barong Tagalog and jeans.
Traditionally, a barong is classified as formal wear and is not worn with jeans. However, Duterte is known for prioritizing comfort when it comes to his clothes. Hence, he wore jeans.
Let’s see if his barong-and-jeans ensemble becomes a trend.
