Posts Tagged ‘gala’

Lovin’ Lustico!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The Fashion Gala of Dennis Lustico was inspired by the French Legionnaire! I thought it was a beautiful collection filled with the most delectable shapes and fresh silhouettes. The show was broken down into 2 parts; the first part was a collection based on separates! If I were a woman, I would have ordered them all! LOL! I fell in love particularly with this one lace blouse that I think was just brilliant! The second part of the show was where he showed Manila his bravura in evening gowns. My favorite was the 3 final black gowns. I thought they were very well draped!  I just want to congratulate my friend Dennis for a FANTASTIC SHOW!!!!

BRAVO!!!

A closer look at the stage!

A closer look at the stage!

This ensemble was a winner for me!

This ensemble was a winner for me!

 I love this look tooWhen the light hit the bodice, it just sparkled and screamed luxury!

I love this look too. When the light hit the bodice, it just sparkled and screamed luxury!

If I were a girl...This jacket would be mine!  I love it!

If I were a girl...This jacket would be mine! I love it!

New shapes and proportions spell INTERESTING!

New shapes and proportions spell INTERESTING!

This jacket was also very beautiful! From the looks of it, it was all beaded with jet black beads!

This jacket was also very beautiful! From the looks of it, it was all beaded with jet black beads!

From where I was sitting, I found this blouse very intriguing!

From where I was sitting, I found this blouse very intriguing!

This is one of the best pieces of the night!

This is one of the best pieces of the night!

When this came out, I was like, "Wow, Dennis, you're amazing!"

When this came out, I was like, "Wow, Dennis, you're amazing!"

The draping was very very well done!

The draping was very very well done!

Everybody came out to support Dennis! Fashion show directors Jakie Aquino and Joey Espino was there!

Everybody came out to support Dennis! Fashion show directors Jakie Aquino and Joey Espino was there!

The FINALE!

The FINALE!

Dennis Lustico taking a bow!

Dennis Lustico taking a bow!

Another peek at the Finale!

Another peek at the Finale!

This is me and The Prince of Philippine Fashion!  INNO SOTTO!  Strike a pose!  LOL!

This is me and The Prince of Philippine Fashion! INNO SOTTO! Strike a pose! LOL!

HUGS!
RAJO!

Dennis Lustico!

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

This weekend was quite fun! The highlight of it all was the Gala Fashion Show of my friend Dennis Lustico!  The Gala was supposed to be held on Oct 1, but due to Ondoy, the organizers decided to move the date. I think it was a blessing altogether, as the venue was moved to the Makati Shangri-la Hotel. The night was filled with only positive energy as everyone wanted to raise money for the Red Cross. I am a staunch supporter of the Red Cross and anything that will benefit this wonderful organization, I am there. The evening also raised money for the victims of Ondoy.  Enough chit-chat, here are some photos from that night!  OH….I had to break this post into 2 parts as I took so many photos!  LOL!

 Our school bus comprised of Cedric Cid, Malu Gamboa and Nix!  I felt like it was prom night all over again!

Our school bus, comprised of Cedric Cid, Malu Gamboa and Nix! I felt like it was prom night all over again!

Then we volted in with the coolest siblings in town! Stacy and Junie Rodriguez

Then we volted in with the coolest siblings in town! Stacy and Junie Rodriguez

Tessa Valdes was co-chairing the event. I tell you, her philanthropic energy is boundless! Here she is with my goddaughter Athena!

Tessa Valdes was co-chairing the event. I tell you, her philanthropic energy is boundless! Here she is with my goddaughter Athena!

Chito and Ricky are always the best dressed cats in town! I love their day-glo pants! Each time I see them out, they have the most exciting looks!

Chito and Ricky are always the best dressed cats in town! I love their day-glo pants! Each time I see them out, they have the most exciting looks!

This is Emily and Tessa! I dressed them up for the evening! It really felt like Prom night all over again!

This is Emily and Tessa! I dressed them up for the evening! It really felt like Prom night all over again!

 Malu G with Anton B.  I loved the small details of Antons suit, check out the shoulder and the collar!  Very cool indeed!  I think Randy Ortiz did it?

Malu G with Anton B. I loved the small details of Anton's suit; check out the shoulder and the collar! Very cool indeed! I think Randy Ortiz did it?

The other chair person for the event was Mrs. Kaye Tinga. Here she is with her husband Mayor Tinga of the super city of Taguig!  Man...They are doing such a good job with that town!  It's the modern Manila!  Kudos to them!

The other chairperson for the event was Mrs. Kaye Tinga. Here she is with her husband Mayor Tinga of the super city of Taguig! Man...They are doing such a good job with that town! It

The Generals were in full force!  (General Managers that is) Mr. and Mrs. Reto Klauser of The Makati Shangrila hotel with Mr and Mrs Jonathan Crook of The Manila Peninsula!  Happy to see them there!  Their wives were really stylish!

The Generals were in full force! (General Managers that is) Mr. and Mrs. Reto Klauser of The Makati Shangri-la hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Crook of The Manila Peninsula! Happy to see them there! Their wives were really stylish!

Design darlings James Reyes with Ivarluski Aseron came out to support our friend Dennis!  Hey guys, next year, it's your turn naman!

Design darlings James Reyes with Ivarluski Aseron came out to support our friend Dennis! Hey guys, next year, it

The best color of the night goes to Mrs. Shiela Romero! She looked great! She also had the most dramatic train! WERQ IT GURL!!!!

The best color of the night goes to Mrs. Shiela Romero! She looked great! She also had the most dramatic train! WERQ IT GURL!!!!

Best hair accessory of the night goes to Mrs. Beng Dee!  I loved it! It was so fresh and youthful!  I had to take a close shot of it!

Best hair accessory of the night goes to Mrs. Beng Dee! I loved it! It was so fresh and youthful! I had to take a close shot of it!

Nix with the glam squad! Isha Andaya with the Lulu Tan-Gan!

Nix with the glam squad! Isha Andaya with the Lulu Tan-Gan!

Lulu wearing Dennis Lustico! Loving the color again! Yaay for this!

Lulu wearing Dennis Lustico! Loving the color again! Yaay for this!

 I spotted her Vintage Bea Valdes bag! This was an early edition, I remember this very well!

I spotted her Vintage Bea Valdes bag! This was an early edition, I remember this very well!

Best Styling for me goes to Janina Dizon!  Love the layered pearls, fascinator and bold shoulder! Her family did the jewels for the show!

Best Styling for me goes to Janina Dizon! Love the layered pearls, fascinator and bold shoulder! Her family did the jewels for the show!

Here was how the ballroom looked liked! Nice stage! The lighting was also very dramatic! Ariel Lozada was the brains behind the production that evening.

Here was how the ballroom looked liked! Nice stage! The lighting was also very dramatic! Ariel Lozada was the brains behind the production that evening.

BFFs and Lustico muses were present!  Both in a gorgeous shade of Platinum! Celine Lopez and Weny Puyat! It was so nice to see them!

BFFs and Lustico muses were present! Both in a gorgeous shade of Platinum! Celine Lopez and Weny Puyat! It was so nice to see them!

Joey Mead was a headturner in this fantastic Pucci number!  LOVE YOU JOEY!

Joey Mead was a head turner in this fantastic Pucci number! LOVE YOU JOEY!

 My friend Josephine del Gallego was rocking this Marchesa gown!  She is so chic it kills me!

My friend Josephine del Gallego was rocking this Marchesa gown! She is so chic it kills me!

Ria Prieto is pregnant and she looks this amazing! God was good to you my dear! Loving the clean lines of this Lustico creation!

Ria Prieto is pregnant and she looks this amazing! God was good to you my dear! Loving the clean lines of this Lustico creation!

The Lim Ladies! One in HOL, the other in Puey.

The Lim Ladies! One in HOL, the other in Puey.

Sister act! Malu and Popsie Gamboa! Had to take a shot of this as Popsie rarely comes out!

Sister act! Malu and Popsie Gamboa! Had to take a shot of this as Popsie rarely comes out!

 The surprise guest at our table was non other than Hayden Kho!  This was Hayden's first social event after the "scandal"  Tessa and Hayden became friends during the  Celebrity duets show.

The surprise guest at our table was non other than Hayden Kho! This was Hayden's first social event after the "scandal." Tessa and Hayden became friends during the Celebrity duets show.

Hayden was very honest about his feelings that night so our table made sure that he was comfortable and relaxed! Good thing he sat beside Emily, who completely put him at ease.

Hayden was very honest about his feelings that night so our table made sure that he was comfortable and relaxed! Good thing he sat beside Emily, who completely put him at ease.

FYI...He is really a charmer and really very good looking!  LOL!

FYI...He is really a charmer and really very good looking! LOL!

My tablemates Rosanna Cruz and Jon-Jon Rufino.

My tablemates Rosanna Cruz and Jon-Jon Rufino.

The theme of the food that night was a modern adaptation of Philippine cuisine.  We started out with a sampler trio of fresh lumpia, a crispy wanton  like turon and a really lovely cheesy mini bibingka. I loved the idea of nouvelle Philippine cuisine!

The theme of the food that night was a modern adaptation of Philippine cuisine. We started out with a sampler trio of fresh lumpia, a crispy wanton-like turon and a really lovely cheesy mini bibingka. I loved the idea of nouvelle Philippine cuisine!

The soup dish came next and it was a very hearty sea food binakol served in the coconu!  This was my fave dish of the evening! It was hearty and refreshing and just YUMMY!

The soup dish came next and it was a very hearty sea food binakol served in the coconut! This was my fave dish of the evening! It was hearty and refreshing and just YUMMY!

The main course was a dish called Poullet Philippine.  ( Philippine Chicken), it was served with a lovely risotto.  It reminded me of a really social version of adobo. LOL!  It was just OK.

The main course was a dish called Poullet Philippine (Philippine Chicken), served with a lovely risotto. It reminded me of a really sosyal version of adobo. LOL! It was just OK.

The dessert again came in threes. Another turon, then a leche flan with macapuno and another dessert on the right which by then I was too full to try.  In fairness they had a lot of food served!  The wines too were flowing the whole evening, this made all of us very happy!

The dessert again came in threes. Another turon, then a leche flan with macapuno and another dessert on the right , which by then I was too full to try. In fairness, they had a lot of food served! The wines too were flowing the whole evening, this made all of us very happy!

A group shot! Diba very Vanity Fair?

A group shot! Diba very Vanity Fair?

Tessa Alindogan with Hayden!

Tessa Alindogan with Hayden!

One more with me!  LOL!

One more with me! LOL!

HUGS!
RAJO!

FACE OFF Casting!

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Something really exciting is going to happen next month in local fashion.  Inquirer is going to put together three of the best fashion designers in the country and they are going to have a huge gala presentation at the Cultural Center of the Philippines!  The show is tentatively titled FACE OFF!  I am super excited about this project, which is a collaboration between Randy Ortiz, Rhett Eala, and ME! (shameless plug) LOL!

We had an open casting to find out who will be modeling for our collections!  Open casting is always fun, but it can be quite tedious and long, as we have to see everyone!  The casting turned out to be very promising.  Apart from our personal favorites, we “discovered” brand new models that will bring life to our creations.  More than 150 models came over for the casting, I just want to thank all the models who came over for the casting!

Something really exciting is going to happen next month in local fashion.  Inquirer is going to put together three of the best fashion designers in the country and they are going to have a huge gala presentation at the Cultural Center of the Philippines!  The show is tentatively titled FACE OFF!  I am super excited about this project, together with Randy Ortiz, Rhett Eala, and ME! (shameless plug) LOL!  We had an open casting to find out who will be modeling for our collections!  Open casting is always fun but it can be quite tedious and long as we have to see everyone!  The casting turned out to be very promising.  Apart from our personal favorites we "discovered" brand new models that will bring life to our creations.  More than 150 models came over for the casting, I just want to thank all the models who came over for the casting!  HUGS! RAJO!

 Randy Ortiz and Rhett Eala having a fantastic time at the casting!

Randy Ortiz and Rhett Eala having a fantastic time at the casting!

This model from Davao reminded all of us of the singer Nicole of the famed pussycat doll group.  Rhett eventually bagged this beautiful lady

This model from Davao reminded all of us of the singer Nicole of the famed Pussycat Dolls. Rhett eventually bagged this beautiful lady.

This is Axell, he is from France!  He will be modeling for me.  My collection is inspired by the Ballet and I think he looks like a ballet dancer!  Dida he kinda looks like a young Mikhail Barishnikov? ( not sure of the spelling)

This is Axell, he is from France! He will be modeling for me. My collection is inspired by the Ballet and I think he looks like a ballet dancer! Diba he kinda looks like a young Mikhail Baryshnikov?

 This young man is a new model who is Filipino but grew up in Australia. I think he looks very current.

This young man is a new model who is Filipino but grew up in Australia. I think he looks very current.

 This is Mariana she reminded me of queen Raina of Jordan.  She has  a really stunning face!

This is Mariana. She reminded me of Queen Raina of Jordan. She has a really stunning face!

 This is Mira, I first saw her in season one of Philippines next top model.  I love her features!  Happy that she will be wearing my clothes for the show.

This is Mira. I first saw her in season one of Philippines' Next Top Model. I love her features! Happy that she will be wearing my clothes for the show.

Ladies and quite a few gentlemen let me introduce you to Justin Mills!  Is he not GORGEOUS? or WHAT!  OMG!  He made the entire panel blush! What a looker!  He will be in the Philippines for only 3 months and I think he will do very very well!  He is Filipino/British!!!!

Ladies and quite a few gentlemen, let me introduce you to Justin Mills! Is he not GORGEOUS or WHAT!? OMG! He made the entire panel blush! What a looker! He will be in the Philippines for only 3 months and I think he will do very very well! He is Filipino/British!!!!

This guy can make ice cream melt in Antartica!  Really so GUAPO! SWOON!

This guy can make ice cream melt in Antartica! Really so GUAPO! SWOON!

HUGS!
RAJO!

Young Fellows Frick Gala

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

My New York Correspondent PJ Pascual is one busy, busy boy!  He just emailed me photos of the recently held FRICK Young Fellows Gala. I really enjoyed looking at the dresses and seeing how fabulous all these women were looking!  This is a really cool and prestigious event gathering the young socialites of New York.  In many ways, this is like the real life GOSSIP GIRLS, without the drama…hmmm…Maybe just a little bit of drama? LOL!

Our very own Monique Lhuillier co-chaired the event with Ivanka Trump.  There were so many beautiful women in lovely gowns.  Most notable for me was the gown of Lauren Remington Platt.  She was wearing Nina Ricci.  I loved how fresh she looked.

Monique Lhuillier

PJ
PJ

gi
Gilian
Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump

Lauren

Lauren Remington Platt in Nina Ricci

This is a tiny peek at Manhattan’s high society!

Let me see…I think it goes…XOXO!

BIG HUGS!
RAJO!