Jaggy Glarino
Jaggy Glarino is a Filipino menswear label led by designer Jaggy Glarino, originally from General Santos in Mindanao. It is known for reworked barongs, layered skirts over trousers and designs inspired by Philippine crafts such as solihiya rattan weaving.
| Designer | Jaggy Glarino |
|---|---|
| Hometown | General Santos, Philippines |
| Focus | Menswear and custom wear |
| Signature | Reworked barongs, solihiya designs |
What is Jaggy Glarino?
Jaggy Glarino is the label of the Filipino designer of the same name, who comes from General Santos, a city in southern Mindanao known for its boxing heritage. His work is rooted in personal stories and challenges conventional ideas of masculinity.
Products and positioning
Glarino designs menswear that plays with colour, length and layering, such as skirts worn over trousers and reworked classic silhouettes. His pieces include barongs, maze like vests and skirts. Signature references include solihiya designs that weave rattan into sunburst patterns, and his Spring/Summer 2023 collection used a plaid print inspired by the kumot, the Filipino blanket.
- Contemporary barongs
- Vests and layered menswear
- Craft inspired prints and textures
Much of his business has been custom wear, and he has been building up a ready-to-wear offer. His work has been presented in Manila, London and Tokyo, and he represented the Philippines in a leading fashion prize in Shanghai.
Why it matters
Glarino is part of a generation of Filipino designers reinterpreting national dress such as the barong for a contemporary and more fluid idea of menswear.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jaggy Glarino?
Jaggy Glarino is a Filipino menswear designer from General Santos in Mindanao.
What is Jaggy Glarino known for?
He is known for reworked barongs, skirts layered over trousers and designs inspired by Philippine crafts.