Zenaida “Neny” Tantoco of Rustan’s and Stores Specialists, Inc. and trés charmant Philippe Charriol of the world-renowned Charriol famille hosted a chi-chi St. Tropez-inspired bash to introduce the latest Charriol  line, what else but St. Tropez collection, dahlings.

 

Charriol jetted into town with his children, talented artist Alexandre and gorgeous Coralie.

 

Popular French singer Antoine Debarge performed the brand’s new soundtrack, “Hey Charriol!” to the wild applause of the invitees. Solenn Heussaff in her sultry style performed loads of French songs.

 

The night was characterized by overflowing chilled Moët & Chandon champagne, which was the preferred drink of the Charriols. After all it’s so French, dahlings, n’est ces pas?

 

Also served was Belvedere Vodka, which kept everyone partying and grooving to the beats of handsome DJ Callum David.

 

“Charriol and Stores Specialists, Inc. are taking a step in initiating corporate social responsibility through the announcement of a month-long fundraising campaign for the benefit of the Cancer Resource and Wellness (Carewell) Community Foundation—a nonprofit organization that provides support, education, and hope to persons with cancer and their loved ones,” said Tantoco.

 

Carewell managing director Oliver Calasanz thanked the new partnership. “For every purchase of a Charriol Watch from Oct. 13-Nov. 12, across all 15 Charriol stores in the Philippines,” he explained, “an amount of P1,000 will be donated to the Carewell Community.”

 

This chic new collection is adorned with diamonds set in mother-of-pearl, a first in the Charriol range. It also has a cable bracelet and adjustable chain that shines beneath an unusual sapphire crystal. The collection features innovative cable motif rubber straps in black or white, giving it a casual touch that will totally appeal to younger wearers.

 

Everyone agreed that the Charriol St. Tropez’s Infinite Summer Collection is elegant  and a definite must-have accessory for the coming holidays, palanggas.

 

Check it out at Charriol exclusively by Stores Specialists, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate gig

 

Villa del Conte had an incredible chocolate and wine pairing event at The Hub of the Marriot Manila.

 

Italian chocolatier Enrico Cattapan and his Filipino wife, Felinda Tupaz, jetted into town from Padova, Italy, with their sons, good-looking Stefano and Julio, to personally entertain the chocolate- and wine-loving guests of local partners, Vince Aldanese and his wife, Rhoda Campos.

 

Namedroppables included stunning Bea Zobel Jr.,  top designers Inno Sotto, Pepito Albert, Jojie Lloren and Dennis Lustico; and charity advocate Kaye Tinga, with her daughters Kylie and Kerry. They breezed in along with home accessories designer Andy Vazquez Prada, who came  with parents Maricris Sangroniz and Nando Vazquez Prada, dahlings.

 

Chocolate lovers who couldn’t get enough of the new Villa del Conte flavors were Resorts World’s Kingson Sian; Marriot Hotel PR Mitch Garcia; Rose and Tommy Tantoco; and Ria Francisco Prieto.

 

Since chocolate is a famille favorite, dahlings, also present were former foreign secretary Alberto Romulo and wife, Lovely Tecson, and daughters Mons and Lupe.

 

Arthur Tan, wife Janet and children Andrea and AJ, had a blast sampling the yummy chocolates. Society mainstay Jojo Ongsiako and daughter Ina also enjoyed the chocolates.

 

The Aldanases and Cattapans turned their deep friendship forged over chocolate to become business partners.  Paired with Rondini’s Montemanco Primitivo, the chocolate becomes much more than just a product pack, it is a gift of pleasure. Villa del Conte chocolates and the wine pairing make them a true gift of Christmas, palanggas.

 

Mmm, I always get my chocolate fix with Villa del Conte before I do my daily 7-8 km  power walk. Believe moi, it works

 

Sebago

 

Check this out: John Travolta, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Kate Middleton all wear Sebago. One brand, one style, worn by various age groups all these years, dahlings!

 

So, it was no wonder Sebago at Greenbelt 3 was packed with some of our town’s trendsetters when it opened recently. Everyone wanted his own pair of Sebagos.

 

“Since the 1940s, Sebago’s Docksides have become the iconic and premium boat shoes,” said Shoemaker’s Shop managing director Gilson Chu. “Sebago’s pride and integrity stem from its hand craftsmanship, premium materials and its strong link with heritage.”

 

“Whether on the streets of New York, on a dock, on school grounds, worn by fathers, grandfathers or women, Sebago Docksides have surpassed generations and have lived through all kinds of fashion trends—proof that a classic never dies,” said Chu.

 

Sebago boutiques are at Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Gateway Mall, Harbor Point Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, Power Plant Mall, Solenad 2, Trinoma Mall and Greenbelt 3.