SONA 2017 red carpet showdown

Celebrities and politicians attending Pres. Rodrigo Duterte's State of the Nation's Address donned their best Mindanao-inspired outfits as they walked the red carpet toward the plenary hall of the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.

Most guests followed the president's call for less pomp and pageantry. Some of them ramped in modern designer creations, while others marched in their own interpretations of traditional tribal costumes, showcasing Filipinos' creativity and the beauty of the country's native weaves.

Left: Heart Evangelista and Sen. Chiz Escudero. Right: Leyte Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez graces the red carpet with daughter Juliana.