MANILA, Philippines - When passion meets practical, a cult -like following is born — the tsinelas.
From fashion statement to cult phenomenon, the Havaianas slippers remain at the top. The brand’s All Flip Flops retail outlets are all packed. And busy. Their loyal fans are in a constant frenzy to feed their addiction to Havaianas. So much so that in most stores, shoppers have to form a queue just to enter and shop.
Have you ever wondered how such a successful venture started? You’d be surprised by all the factors that made such a simple notion into a success.
Meet Anne Arcenas-Gonzalez, managing director of Terry S.A. Inc., the exclusive distributor of Havaianas in the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. Her entrepreneurial savvy, fueled with passion and commitment to her staff, was instrumental in sparking this enduring fashion staple.
Consistently being named one of Manila’s most stylish, commanding a successful empire, and raising two beautiful daughters, Anna, together with husband Alfredo R. Gonzalez, owner of Aloha Boardsports, Inc., are shining examples of how passion and dedication can make a niche product into an overwhelmingly popular success.
Anne will discuss the flip-flop phenomenon this Saturday, July 24, on NU 107’s The Magazine Show at 12 noon hosted by model Raya Mananquil and photographer Mark Dimalanta as they also play their latest picks from the indie rock scene.
Also catch The Reel Score with rock jock Roanna Ruiz and Martin Jelsma as they play tracks from the movie Dazed and Confused including music from Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and KISS. Joining them is guest Dave Aylward a.k.a. Captain Awesome.
This Kansas native must have declared, “Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore,” when he found his way to the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer a few years ago. Now a permanent resident of the country, he talks about his experience in learning the Filipino culture as he shares his love for movies and music on Roanna’s radio show, The Reel Score at 11 a.m.
Tune in to both shows back to back on 107.5 FM or watch them on live streaming webcast www.nu107fm.com/live-access.