The Philippine National Red Cross Ball is an annual fund-raising event supported by generous individuals and corporations who believe in their cause to fight for humanity, independence, neutrality and unity. Tessa Prieto-Valdes and Kaye Tinga co-hosted this year’s Red Cross Ball which happened last October 16 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.
Guests were treated to a sumptuous three-course dinner and heavenly desserts before the benefit auction of items donated to Red Cross by Celestina, Subic Leisure and Ethihad Airways. A special raffle from Blackberry was done in a different way -- the hosts drew out the table number and the youngest person at that lucky table was chosen to win.
And the piece de resistance of the evening was the unveiling of the latest collection of notable Dubai-based fashion designer Michael Cinco in his first gala show. The first part of the collection was inspired by Greece and goddesses -- column dresses reminiscent of Greek architecture were adorned with brocade pattern of bead work while bold mini dresses embellished with laser-cut ceramic details showed various ancient Greece symbols. Next came the goddess gowns in bright colors of yellow, orange, red and brown reflecting the sunset in Santorini. The gowns bear Michael Cinco's trademark design -- exquisite bead work, meticulous pleats, dainty laces and flirty feathers. Signaling the show's finale, Georgina Wilson, Claire Unabia and Marina Benipayo sashayed down the runway in fabulous white bridal gowns.
Sighted in the event were some of the most prominent faces in the country showing their support to the Red Cross cause -- celebrities Ruffa Gutierrez, Cherie Gil, Tim Yap, Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez; designers and personalities Rajo Laurel, JC Buendia, Inno Sotto, Ivarluski Aseron, Ingrid Chua-Go, Crystalle Henares, Miriam Quiambao; and the jeweler Dizon siblings Janina, Candy and Lucille, among others.
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