non-Filipinos wearing BarongImage Source: amazonaws.com

Here’s a compilation of pics of famous people that include Barack Obama, Quentin Tarantino,and Muhammad Ali wearing the Philippines' national outfit.

The Barong is considered the national attire of the Philippines. It is lightweight, transparent, and worn untucked over an undershirt. It's one of the most unique formal attires in the world.

The Barong was first popularized as formal wear by President Ramón Magsaysay during the 50's. And since then, it has become a formal attire for weddings and meetings with foreign dignitaries.

The Filipinos are not the only one who fell in love with the Barong. Countless world leaders and entertainers have worn it as well.

Look at these pictures of famous celebrities and politicians sporting the Filipino's beloved attire.

Justin Trudeau (Prime Minister of Canada)

Justin Trudeau wears barong tagalogImage Source: philstar.com

Barack Obama (U.S. President), Park Geun-Hye (South Korean President), and Shinzo Abe (Japanese Prime Minister)

Barack Obama and Park Geun-Hye wears barong tagalogImage Source: kapamilya.com

Director Quentin Tarantino wore the Barong during the Golden Globe nominations

Quentin Tarantino wore the Barong during the Golden Globe nominationsImage Source: blogspot.com

Actor Jeremy Renner wore the Barong during a courtesy call at the Malacañang. The actor was filming his Bourne film in the Philippines.

Jeremy Renner wore the Barong during a courtesy call at the MalacañangImage Source: fisheyestrilogy.ca

42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton wears barong tagalogImage Source: shopify.com

37th U.S. President Richard Nixon

President Richard NixonImage Source: esquiremag.ph

40th U.S. President Ronald Reagan (with First Lady Imelda Marcos)

President Ronald Reagan wears barong tagalogImage Source: esquiremag.ph

Actor Marlon Brando wore the Barong while meeting fans and members of the Philippine Bachelor's Club at the Manila Hotel in 1955.

Marlon Brando wore the Barong while meeting fansImage Source: granger.com

Boxers Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali (1975)

Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali wears barong tagalogImage Source: esquiremag.ph

Musician David Bowie (late 60's)

David Bowie wears barong tagalogImage Source: esquiremag.ph

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