Faire La Fête

Red Charity Gala 2017

The 9th edition of the Red Charity Gala was a huge success.   On the second weekend of October Manila’s elite gathered at the Shangri-la at the Fort to celebrate one of the most anticipated balls of the year hosted by the dynamic duo with hearts of gold Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga.

Their passion for charity and love for fashion has brought them together to help raise funds for the Philippine National Red Cross and Assumption HS Batch ’81 Foundation.

Since its inception a major fashion show featuring the brightest and biggest names in the fashion industry showcase Philippine fashion at it’s finest. Dennis Lustico was the first designer to be featured followed by Filipino designers who made waves on the international stage, Furne One, Michael Cinco, Cary Santiago, Ezra Santos, Jojie Lloren and Lesley Mobo. Last year, Chito Vijandre came out of retirement for one night to showcase a collection that was simply magical.

Joey Samson was chosen to be the featured designer year. His 49-piece collection called “PilgrimAge” was nothing short of mind-blowing, where he redefined what eveningwear could be. It was all about the details and his ingenious way in creating one masterpiece after another. Bravo Joey!

Congratulations Tessa and Kaye!

Looking forward to the 10th edition where my cousin Rajo will be the featured designer!

 

Red Charity Gala Co-Chairwomen, Tessa Prieto Valdes and Kaye Tinga
Miss Universe Philippines, Rachel Peters and Miss World Philippines, Laura Lehman
Kaye Tinga, Alice Eduardo, Mia Borromeo, Michelle Tiangco and Ana de Ocampo
Bringing sexy back, sisters Kathy Yap-Huang and Nicole Yap-Gaw
Leah Puyat, JC Buendia, your author and Tessa Alindogan
Tessa Prieto Valdes makes a grand entrance with her headdress by Danny Katalbas of Basement Salon SM Aura
Red Charity Gala partner Bench celebrates 30 years
Joey Samson presents PilgrimAge directed by Robby Carmona
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge Lights Design by Paulo Paulino
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joan Bitagcol in Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Joey Samson’s PilgrimAge
Tessa Prieto Valdes, Ben Chan, Joey Samson, Kaye Tinga
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