Prieto-Valdes
and Tinga, the driving forces behind what is probably the most awaited fashion
event for a cause in the country, gave the event, which will feature
designer Rajo Laurel, a fitting launch at the elegant Champagne Room
of the historic Manila Hotel.
Laurel,
who is marking his 25th year in the local fashion industry, is presenting the
collection Archipelago that
draws inspiration from Philippine culture and history and well-known
tourist attractions. The clothes will use indigenous materials adapted to
current trends.
Prieto-Valdes
and Tinga said this year’s gala would not only raise funds for their
favorite charities, The Philippine Red Cross and the Assumption High School
Batch 1981 Foundation, but would also start a scholarship fund at Mint College
for young aspiring talents.
For
the past 10 years, the Red Charity Gala has showcased the works of the best
Filipino creative talents in fashion while raising funds and building awareness
for worthwhile causes.
The
Gala launch was attended by some of the sponsors or their representatives,
including Marion Branellec of Jewelmer, Anna Sobrepeña of Lifestyle Asia, Eric
Po of Bernhardt, Mike Claudio of carlopacific.com, Abby Borbon and
Vianca Tan of Word Traveller.
Prieto-Valdes
and Tinga said this year’s gala could be the biggest yet, as they were
expecting close to a thousand guests from various sectors. They announced that
Marriott would set up “the longest stage” ever for Laurel’s show, which
previewed at the launch.
The
Red Charity Gala 2018 is presented by Bench and co-presented by Balesin Island
Club, Globe Platinum, Jewelmer, Marriott Hotel Manila, Megaworld, Sunlife, and
Ulthera. Major sponsors are Bernhardt, Diagold, Ferrari, Fuentes Manila,
Lucerne, Moss Manila, Philippine Airlines, Remy Martin, Robert Blancaflor
Group, Royal Gem, and Tresemme.
Supported
by A2A Safari, Adworks Manila, Air Asia, Bellevue Manila, Bluewater
Sumilon Beach Resort, Casa de Memoria, City of Dream, Cravings Restaurant,
Crimson Hotel Filinvest City Manila, Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay, The
Discovery Leisure Company, Inc., Gorenje, Ideal Vision, JMA, Jul Dizon, St.
Luke's Medical Center, Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa, Stella Rosa, The
Manila Hotel, The Peninsula Manila, Uratex, Usana, Viking Range, and World Traveller.
Media partners are Lifestyle Asia, Philippine Daily Inquirer, and
Philippine Star. Special thanks to Auro Chocolates, CarloPacific.com, Gardenia,
Goldilocks, MAC, Marquis Events Place, McDonald’s, Posh Nails, Prima, Toni
& Guy, and Waveplay Interactive.
For inquiries, contact Maggie Gineta
at 0917-8325570.
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