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For Art’s Sake
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Rafe Spring 2010 Photo Shoot Scene 1
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Rafe Designs a Special Shoe for Baileys
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BAILEYS TAPPED DESIGNER RAFE TOTENGCO TO DESIGN A SHOE INSPIRED BY THEIR DELICIOUS LIQUEUR
The special edition shoe was sold to benefit Clothes Off Our Back.
Designer Rafe Totengco joined the makers of Baileys® Original Irish Cream to celebrate the two things women find most irresistible about a holiday get-together –amazing party shoes and a delicious drink. The Baileys Holiday Shoe Collection of one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired designs was sold via online auction to benefit Clothes Off Our Back®. The national non-profit organization auctions clothing, jewelry and other items donated by top celebrities to help support many causes around the world, including the fight against hunger.
To support the cause while indulging in a love of fashion, shoe aficionados and their friends ages 21 and older can visit www.clothesoffourback.org to view and bid on one-of-a-kind Baileys-inspired women’s shoes. Rafe joins some of the best designers in the business: Alejandro Ingelmo, Farylrobin, Shree Moni and Vanessa Noel. The auction ran from November 11th to December 2nd, and bidding started at $75, with all money raised going to charity.
Each designer created one pair of shoes inspired by Baileys Original Irish Cream — which means rich, irresistible shoes. “I was inspired by the Baileys Irish Creme Caramel. My strappy high heel platform is crafted in creme patent leather, which emulates the movement of the liquid flowing over ice”, said Rafe Totengco.
“We’re really excited to combine two irresistible temptations — Baileys and shoes — in a way that benefits a great cause during the holidays,” said Dana Yerid, brand director for Baileys. “Whether you’re enjoying it with friends at a holiday party or a small gathering at home, Baileys adds ‘yum’ and delight to the season’s festivities. Slip on a fabulous pair of designer shoes with your favorite party dress, pour a glass of Baileys and you have everything you need for perfectly delicious holiday get-togethers.”
Rafe Loves….Aimee Tran
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Raison d’Etre: ”..in various degrees of longing, wistfulness, passion & agonizing confusion- the best of mankind’s youth start out in life. It is not even a view for most..but a foggy, groping, undefined sense of raw pain & incommunicable happiness. It is the sense of enormous expectation, the sense that one’s life is important, that great achievements are within one’s capacity, and that great things lie ahead..” -ayn rand
Job: professional hedonist.
Live: “move in waters shore to shore…” (bon iver)
Happiness: “Oh Yeeeeaahhh!” -Kool-Aid guy while bursting thru a wall
Brunch: Dim Sum in HK or Shanghai! Charcuterie set ups with local mongers…. glorious!
Drink: Ciroc vodka -on ice. –freshly squeezed grapefruit juice + Belvedere. tart & bitter Seville oranges.. fresh pressed apple juice… beers brewed by trappist monks in Belgium..
Eat: anywhere there’s love in the food…. pho on the streets of hanoi… hue food spreads in a buddhist temple… raw vegetables from the garden; straight into your mouth… white truffles… fat crispy/ chewy/ greasy NY pizzas.. NY bagels…tennessee BBQ.. canadian maple… perfectly tempered swiss chocolate…. glorious stinky cheeses… oaxacan tamales… tinola & crispy pata in the ‘ppines! singapore chili crabs! MANGOSTEEN!! Cebu mangos.. late summer georgia peaches that juice down your face… California avocados!! -proper artisan bread,- with the delicate crispy crust, shiny/ moist insides with a beautiful irregular crumb.. In-n-Out animal style burgers!
Escape: COUCH TIME! with T.V! & clean blankets & magazines & cocktails!
Read: Fountainhead. Brothers Karamazov. Lonely Planets. Wind up Bird Chronicles. Zen and The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance. Calvin and Hobbes. On Food and Cooking. Smut.! hehehe. MAGS: W. Vogue. New Yorker. Surfer’s Journal. Food Arts.
Listen: Rachmaninoff…Bon Iver…Mason Jennings.. Alkaline Trio… the sound of the cello… any sound that aches my heart..
Movies: Thicker Than Water. September Sessions. delicatessen. 2046. In the Mood for Love. Bleu. Cinema Paradiso. Sin City. Labyrinth. Amelie. Lynch. Battle Royale. Old Boy. Lady Vengeance. Bring It On. Old Disney’s. Babel. The Incredibles. Ninja Scroll. Army of Darkness. Ratatouille. The Sound of Music. Old Kung-Fu movies w/ my dad.
Indulge: everything…
Shop: RAFE!!!!! ~Craftsmen..Swiss watches.. Italian leather & cashmere.. Thai silk.. Vietnam pearls…(-I dress like a gypsy.) for make -up: Chanel: MAC: NARS.
Fashion or Splurge: Tom Ford. Louboutin. Marc Jacobs. Paul Smith for men.. Austin Scarlett/ Uli Herzner & Christian Siriano from Project Runway! So many more talented people…
Aspire: YOU!
Charity: Worldwide Orphans Foundations & Surfrider Foundation
Dream: I like: when I dream that I’m flying. I DISLIKE: dreams w/ my teeth falling out.
Accessory: Rafe is hotHAUTEhot! -**thanks Mare for bringing Rafe into my restaurants & introducing me to the AMAZING creator of my coveted purses!!!! ***
Rafe Loves…Karmele Sagastasoloa
Friday, January 15th, 2010Raison d’Etre: To learn and to evolve…
Job: I work in a Shipping Agency
Live: Bilbao, Spain
Happiness: Travelling the world with Santi(my husband), family & friends !
Brunch: La Viña, for the best pan tomate or anywhere I can have jamon iberico….
Drink: Vinos in Bilbao with friends and esp. Apikale near my place is a favorite !!
Eat: My mom’s kitchen and all kinds of pintxos (tapas) in Bilbao & San Sebastian !!!
Escape: L.A. where I always have a great time with the De La Cruz sisters & friends !! Biarritz for my weekend trips with Santi in his motorbike !!
Read: Books; Biographies.
Magazines: I love them all…..especially home decor issues!
Listen: Bossa Nova
Watch: Always enjoy watching romantic comedies….
Indulge: Rakel’s excellent chocolate truffles and palmeras de chocolate of Pasteleria Arrese in Bilbao—the best !!!
Shop: Rafe’s website, Zara, Massimo Dutti, Inarkadia & flea markets everywhere…..
Splurge: Recently had the best Spa experience in the Canary Islands….
Aspire: for her sense of style….Carolina Herrera (the daughter)
Charity: Tapulanga Foundation
Dream: live well, retire young and travel the world !!
Accessory: I love everything Rafe creates !! I seldom wear any other bag. But I have to thank my friend Janice who takes care of my orders…..The totes are my favorite, big and fits everything ! Rafe’s shoes are very comfortable and eye catching too !!!
Amex Loves Rafe
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010Rafe Loves…Audrey Chiu
Thursday, December 17th, 2009Raison d’Etre: My five sons…
Job: Full time Mom & Rafe’s Hong Kong BFF
Live: Travelling anywhere in the world with my husband!
Happiness: Right here, right now
Brunch: I’m not a brunch person. I’m more a afternoon high tea person and that would be at The Lobby at the Peninsula in Hong Kong.
Drink: Bubbly champagne and most recently, Grey Goose Apple in Halo(because I don’t get bloated and I feel lighter in the morning)
Eat: 59 in Rome. Just off the Piazza del Popolo. Chesa at the Peninsula, Hong Kong
Escape: Firenze, Italy
Read: Lucky, Vogue(America, French & British), Philippine and Hong Kong Tatler
Listen: Lady Gaga, Adele, Karen O
Watch: Cinema Paradiso
Indulge: A really nice vintage Rolex
Shop: Bergdorfs in New York
Fashion: Vintage Valentino, Roy Gonzalez(old world glamour)
Aspire: Stylish eccentrics like Little Edie from Grey Gardens and my paternal grandmother(she would go to church in the 1950s with dyed red hair, red lips and a white dress purposely late..she’s a recluse now and never leaves her room.)
Charity: I support all my mother-in-law’s charities! Amblyopia Children in China, Child Friendly Centre in China, Schools for the Poor, Operation Smile
Dream: I am living it right now.
Accessory: I love Rafe’s designs because I can choose anything from the collection and I can’t possibly ever go wrong. I am always beguiled! You beguile me, Rafe! Yes, I am biased, so sue me! ![]()
I had a serendipitous moment last night…when the bag fell on my head. Then I knew I made the right choice…
Amex Loves Rafe
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Amex Loves Rafe!
American Express has spotlighted Rafe Totengco in advertisements for OPEN Forum,
a new online resource and networking site for business owners. The site is designed to forge meaningful business connections and provide insights from industry leaders and savvy entrepreneurs.
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Rafe is specifically highlighted for his dynamic social media outreach which includes Twitter, Facebook, Stylecaster and Lookbooks, as well as his own blogs Can I Tell You and Rafe Loves.
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You’ll find these advertisements featuring Rafe in the New York Times Business section, the Wall Street Journal, LA Times and the Chicago Tribune. What’s next for American Express and Rafe? An upcoming television
commercial will air during prime time on both major network and cable channels. Stay tuned!
Rafe Loves…Adinda Bakrie Ong
Friday, October 16th, 2009
Raison d’Etre:Who doesn’t want to be loved?
Job: Philantropist
Live: Different city each month but mostly in Jakarta
Happiness: Spending time with family, friends and helping others through charity.
Brunch: DimSum in Hong Kong
Drink: The best cocktail at Longrain in Sydney. The best bar is Mercer Soho
Eat: L’Avenue in Paris, Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo
Escape: Rent a boat in Napoli, cruise along Positano, Amalfi coast then stay for two days on the island of Capri
Read: Power Hong Kong
Listen: Right now i’m loving Kings of Leon but I will love ABBA forever!
Watch: (movies) As a movie freak, this question is harder than what’s the square root of 123456 with no CALCULATOR! Hmmm…My fair lady, St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty Woman, Braveheart, American History X, Disney Movies!
Indulge: My wardrobe!
Shop: All the stores in the West Village in NY
Fashion: Peter Pilotti and forever Carolina Herrera
Aspire: Grace Kelly and Queen Rania (Yes, I love Royalty!)
Charity: My job but mostly helping orphans in Indonesia.
Dream: World Peace…Hello!! And for the day to come when Magnolia makes calorie-free cupcakes!
Accessory: I love Rafe’s designs because they get better with time. They coordinate with most of my outfits and they’re so functional. I end up picking them again and again just like eating my favorite snack. Plus it doesnt hurt that they’re simply divine!
Robert Geller: Modern Romantic
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Can I tell you about…Robert Geller. I met Robert last year through a common friend over lunch and I was instantly smitten. He’s laid back, thoughtful and genuine. He’s also a rising star in the menswear industry. Hailing from Hamburg, Germany, he moved to the USA to study at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design. Upon graduating, he worked at Marc Jacobs, then became a partner and co-designer for the label Cloak and eventually launched his eponymous menswear label in 2007. He was recently named the winner of GQ magazine “Best New Menswear Designer in America” competition and was nominated for the CFDA Perry Ellis Menswear Designer of the year. Levis also collaborated with him on a capsule collection that just launched this September in Bloomingdales. Over al fresco lunch near his downtown Tribeca studio; we caught up and talked about everything under the sun…style related of course.
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Rafe Loves…Ruffa Gutierrez
Thursday, October 1st, 2009Raison d’Etre: To fulfill a higher purpose in life, travel around the world, be a good mother and be of service to my fellowmen.
Job: Actress, TV Host www.ruffagutierrez.com
www.twitter.com/iloveruffag/
Live: Manila/ Los Angeles
Happiness: My 2 angels, Lorin & Venice. Being in the arms of the one I love.
Brunch: The Ivy (LA), Le Club 55 (St. Tropez), Circles (Shangri-La Manila)
Drink: Bellini’s at Hotel du Cap, Rose Bar in NYC, Lan by Philippe Starck in Beijing, Blackk in Istanbul, Le Caves du Roy in St. Tropez
Eat: Il Buco & Waverly Inn (NYC), Cut (LA), Shang Palace (Manila), Jade on 36 (Shanghai)
Escape: Maldives, the south of France, Amanpulo
Read: French & British Vogue, British Elle, Wallpaper, People, TIME, Vanity Fair
Listen: Madonna, Black Eyed Peas, European playlists on my iPod, Turkish music
Watch: All kinds of films…such a film buff!
Love stories top the list.
Indulge: Caviar facials, designer bag shopping,
Shop: Hermes, Chanel, Maxfield & Kitson in LA, Barneys NY, On Pedder HK & Colette in Paris
Fashion: Givenchy, Alexander Wang, Lanvin, Azzedine Alaia
Aspire: Victoria & David Beckham, Madonna, Coco Chanel
Charity: Roof-A-Child Foundation, UNICEF, World Vision, Red Cross
Dream: For my children to finish their education in an Ivy League University.
Accessory: I love Rafe’s designs because they are fun, statement makers, unique, easy to mix and match, designed by a PINOY, a great investment! I love RAFE!!
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