Heads up, Pinoy ARMY! A fetching new addition is on its way to your wardrobe as Apop Collections, a verified localized arm of HYBE Merchandise, has officially rolled out a barong top inspired by BTS. No matter who your bias is, there's a design made for you—each member of the K-pop septet is integrated into the piece with its fun embroidery details.
This Modern Barong Top Is Embroidered with Drawings by BTS
Such an intricately-made piece is crafted by none other than Preview's 2023 Best Filipino Fashion Designer honoree RJ Santos of Randolf Clothing. Known for his contemporary spins on the humble Filipiniana piece, RJ utilized sheer jusi fabric as a canvas for the drawings by all seven BTS members. The piece comes in a cropped fit, making it an ideal pairing with high-waisted jeans and your trusty sneakers. Consider this a strong contender for your next concert look!
Upon closer inspection, one can appreciate how personalized each illustration is to each member. Up front, you have a mic symbolizing Suga and a CD representing J-Hope. Meanwhile, on the back, there's a cassette player, a piano, and soundwaves drawn by RM, Jungkook, and Jin respectively. On one side, you'll find Jimin's headphones and V's megaphone. Each image is hand-embroidered in either green or purple threads.
Given the attention to detail, only 15 of these barongs are up grabs. Fans can get their hands on one at Apop Collections' pop-up at SM Mall of Asia from November 1 to December 31, 2024.
Aside from these pieces, Philippine-exclusive merchandise such as tri-color flasks from Sunnies Flask and weaved handbags from Rags2Riches will also be available. T-shirts are also up for grabs.
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