Lighting up art & fashion
“Creativity takes courage.” — Henri Matisse
It was a celebration of creativity and craftsmanship at “Illuminata: An Evening of Art, Fashion and Jewelry,” a collaboration among celebrated artist Dominic Rubio, fashion designer Ditta Sandico and Hoseki, one of the country’s premier jewelry design authorities.
(From left) Connie Haw, Faico, Carol Co, Hoseki corporate affairs director Zabeth Co, Salome Dy, Oyeen Dy Falcos, Bonnie Lemi, Stella Tansengco-Schapero, Frederic DyBuncio and Knoi Esmane.
At the helm of the event were Galerie Joaquin group managing director and Art+Magazine owner Jack Teotico, Rubio, Sandico and Hoseki powerhouse team led by visionary founder Faico, corporate affairs director Zabeth Co, COO Harold Co, CEO Grace Co and partner and chief creative officer Knoi Esmane.
(From left) Galerie Joaquin group managing director and Art+Magazine owner Jack Teotico with Ambassadors José Néstor Ureta of Argentina, Bita Rasoulian of Austria and Rolando Guevara Alvarado of Panama toast to Illuminata.
Guests were treated to an incredible fashion show that exhibited stunning couture by Sandico and dazzling jewelry by Hoseki with Rubio’s touch in some pieces.
(From left) Ambassador Rolando Guevara Alvarado, EMotors Inc. president and CEO Beth Lee and chairman Helen Lee, Pronove Tai and Associates CEO Monique Cornelio-Pronove and your columnist.
Congratulations to the team behind Illuminata for a successful show!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, O.V. Espiritu, James Go and Mari Lagdameo.
Advance birthday greetings to Lalie Tolentino and Ruth Co, Dec. 10; my dear wife Tere, Lucille Chebaldin, Chinit Rufino, Mau Padilla and STAR - Allure’s Pinky Icamen, Dec. 11; Dr. Benjamin Alimurong, Pops Fernandez, Cesar Virata and Lovely Romulo, Dec. 12; Bulgari Philippines and Hermès Philippines country manager Mario Katigbak, Robert Yupangco and Charlie Agatep, Dec. 13; golfer Steven Chan, twins Ernie and Amby Rufino, and balladeer Leo Valdez, Dec. 14; former ambassador to Spain Lani Bernardo, designer Mike de la Rosa and Mary Ann Carpio, Dec. 15.
Happy wedding anniversary to Jay and Georgina Lopez, Dec. 15. May you share many, many cherished years together.
So, how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)
