It was a night of sheer luxury and elegance when Japanese-American designer Tadashi Shoji unveiled his Fall-Winter 2013 Collection.
The collection was presented by Zenaida “Nedy” R. Tantoco of Rustan’s in cooperation with Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corp., natch.
It was a one-of-a-kind show for the benefit of the Assumption Transformative School in Passi, Iloilo, palangga.
Nedy T. and Tadashi himself presented a check of $5,000 to Assumption Sisters Mary Fidelis and Bernadette Eugenie Casas of Iloilo.
According to Tantoco, it was “the designer’s personal donation, benefiting the projects of the foundation.”
Tantoco added that Tadashi would raise a bigger amount for the Assumption cause, “which will help more students have better learning experience.”
The fun part was when three lucky winners, all wealthy gals, mind you, got P20,000 worth of Rustan’s gift certificates from HSBC and a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be styled by the genius Tadashi himself.
Now, dahlings, that truly deserves a wow!
“We at HSBC are proud to partner with Rustan’s for an evening featuring the styles of renowned fashion icon Tadashi Shoji,” said Gigi Pio de Roda, HSBC head of retail banking and wealth management. “HSBC shares the same vision of providing opportunities to further education in the country to make a difference in the communities where we operate.”
Tadashi’s 40-piece collection consisted of gorgeous, stylish and delicate looks.
Needless to say, the Tadashi show was packed with A-listers, including Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe, Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber, Isabelle Garachon, Dutch Ambassador Ton Boon Von Ochssee with stylish wife Martine, European Union Ambassador Guy Ledoux and Margaret Ledoux, Alain Jean Borgers, Francis Zamora and Kerry Zamora, Angie de Villa Lacson, Rustan’s Criselda Lontok and Inno Sotto.
Short film contest
Some short films can be more interesting than feature-length movies; and this moi found out when Lucky Me unveiled the winners of its Hapag-usapan Short Film Competition at the Shang Cineplex of Shangri-La Plaza.
The happening, naturellement, was attended by VIPs led by the effervescent Kris Aquino, no less, palangga, who, would you believe, took the MRT after getting caught in horrendous traffic just to be fashionably early. Also present was TV5’s chief entertainment content officer Wilma Galvante.
From over 150 entries, dahlings, grand prize winners were Ogos Aznar for “Aida” (Enthusiast category) and Julian Culas for “Lola” (Student).
The winners were chosen by online voting, and received P100,000 each.
The Digital Special Award went to Rap Ramirez for “Ate.”
Jurors included Philippine advertising icon Herminio “Minyong” Ordoñez and Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara Jr.
Lucky Me! is under Monde Nissin Corp. “This year’s Hapag-usapan cleverly tapped the younger and tech-savvy generation and encouraged them to submit a three-minute short film conveying the importance of reconnecting with the family during mealtimes,” said Monde Nissin CEO Henry Seosanto.
Victorinox powwow
Swiss lifestyle brand Victorinox hosted “Klasse,” a chic and stylish evening at Oz Bar of the Holiday Inn, in connection with Swiss National Day celebrations recently.
Après a superb Swiss aperitif and toast of the bubbly for Victorinox, trés charmant Darwin Banez, Primer Group of Companies AVP, welcomed the guest of honor, popular Swiss Ambassador Ivo Sieber, who spoke about “the longstanding and amicable relations between the Philippines and Switzerland.”
Afterward, the star of the night, Victorinox Klasse card, made its entrance! It’s a loyalty card that gives members perks and privileges, palangga.
Ambassador Sieber once again went on stage as the Klasse card’s first honorary member, dahlings. Après, cards were distributed to other invitees.
Next was a raffle that had a few lucky ones bringing home Victorinox’s most iconic products, while hotel sponsor, Holiday Inn, gave away GCs of its in-house restaurants.
“Victorinox is a brand that has its roots entwined with history, its constant striving for excellence led to its inimitable reputation of producing superior lifestyle products,” said Mastermind Asia’s hotshot Sunny Ku.
Qatar Airways gig
Qatar Airways’ senior media relations officer Gayathri Pradeep will be jetting in town from Doha, Qatar, and will be hosting a grand happening with wine and dinner, entertainment, and raffle prizes up for grabs, at Ballroom A of Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati, on Oct. 29, 6 p.m. A super event not to be missed, dahlings.
For more info, contact Ramon J.A. Cruz, senior VP of Weber Shandwick, tel. 0928-5201801, or Samantha Mercado, 0928-5500690.