Manila’s crème de la crème recently flocked to the NBC Tent at The Fort to witness the unveiling of the Nokia 8800. The interior was decorated in black and silver, in theme with the luxurious phone’s sleek design. Hardworking and dapper Nokia Country GM Parikshit Bhasin warmly welcomed the guests, as he was assisted by his ultra-efficient team led by corporate communications manager Luanne Erni, product manager Annabelle Co and Smart account manager Cristina Trinidad.
The highlight of the night was a fashion show featuring the models posing with the phone to the beat of DJ Elian’s dance music. Guests feasted on delectable gourmet cocktails from Le Soufflé while being entertained by the sultry and powerful vocals of Anna Fegi.
It definitely was an elegant feast for the senses!
It was all fire in a glass! With Hennessy XO on the rocks, cognac proves to be truly a distillation of aromas than of alcohol – with ice, all the natural aromas of floral scent come out. Also, unlike brandy, which is typically distillates of excess wine production, Hennessy comes from wines that have gone through slow, natural ageing, that developed aromas, color and flavors, essentially cognac. One of the favorites was the marriage of VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale) and ginger ale, which makes Hennessy truly vibrant and contemporary. The fine balance of smoothness and power of Hennessy were enjoyed all the more with interesting vignettes about its history, blend, aroma, taste, ideal mixes and a myriad scrumptious Chinese food.
Hennessy’s product manager Randy Uson and Diageo’s marketing director Shareena Roman also graced the momentous occasion to share their knowledge on Hennessy.
Here’s to more years of Hennessy tradition!
Tessa and your columnist bring you to Rustan’s Essences Scent of a Man, the scent-sationalizing of men’s fragrances. Jetsetter Anton San Diego goes to New York to interview designer Rafe Totengco and visit Tiffany’s. Finally, your columnist features the new Nokia 8800 and finds out what makes it one of the hottest phones on the market today.
Join us at our beautifully designed set in Federal Design Expo and tune in to ABC5 this Monday, August 1, at 10pm!
Red Clay is an all-star band made up of Paolo Santos on guitar and vocals, Pido on lead guitar and vocals, Jen Panuncio on vocals, Henry Katindig on keyboards, Jeri De Leon on bass and Mar Dizon on drums. Their coming-out party at Strumm’s in Makati was truly a momentous event, with their attitude of playful fun and palpable excitement inciting the audience to dance. The band, held together by close friendships and a mutual love for music, is definitely going to make its mark in the music industry.
See you at the next Red Clay gig!
(Red Clay performs every Friday at Strumm’s on Jupiter St. in Makati)
Advance birthday greetings to Nenuca Araneta Blardony, Aug. 1; jetsetter Nene Quimson, Aug. 2; debonair chairman of The Bellevue Hotel Johnny Chan, Sony Lopez Gonzales, Kit Aguado, Alex Libongco, Edward Garcia, Business World’s Leticia Locsin and FCCP’s Polly Chua, Aug. 3; Pinoy Don’s Martin Litton, former Guimaras Gov. Emily Lopez and former Shell president Oscar Reyes, Aug. 4; Frederico "Piki" Lopez, former Central Bank Gov. Rafael Buenaventura, Ramon Faustino, Miggy Palanca, Sen. Richard Gordon and entrepreneur Sabsy Palanca, Aug. 5; Consul of Togo Evie Costa and total concert performer Gary Valenciano, Aug. 6.
Happy wedding anniversary to Chris and Gina Lim, Aug. 1. May you both have many, many more momentous years together!