The Olympic uniform worn by the athletes during the opening ceremony was a modern take on the barong Tagalog , a distinct form of formal wear featuring embroidered translucent fabric . The uniform was designed by Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel , who serves as a judge on Project Runway Philippines . His rendition of the barong Tagalog has a more tapered fit , slightly cropped length , and small fabrication changes while paying great respect to tradition . This is paired with weight wool flat front trousers , and a salakot with a golf leaf designed to catch the light as the athletes march into the stadium
opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Philippines at the 2012 Summer Olympics