Morocco is more than just an exotic ancient city, dahlings. Here, you can find diversity in fashion, excellent food and one-of-a-kind household wares.
Well, dahlings, it had to be Rustan’s to bring the heart of exciting Morocco to our shores at the fifth level of Rustan’s Makati.
This August, delight in the full Moroccan experience as Rustan’s brings the sights, sounds and tastes of this fascinating city through its month-long festival titled “Le Coeur du Maroc” (The Heart of Morocco).
Moroccan Tea
From a wide range of authentic Moroccan home items, fashion pieces and beauty products to delectable Moroccan cuisine, get set to discover the heart and soul of Morocco with the country’s premier shopping destination — Rustan’s — naturellement.
During the colorful opening night, invitees and patrons were transported to the street markets of Morocco with an astonishing display of authentic Moroccan merchandise, plus festive sounds by the Moroccan musicians and artisans doing henna hand tattoo and traditional Arabic calligraphy.
Musicians playing exotic Moroccan music
A ceremonial toast was made between Khalid Fathi of the Moroccan National Tourism Office in China, Consul General of Morocco Rico Tantoco, Monia Zaoui and husband Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Rustan Commercial Corp. chairman emeritus Ambassador Bienvenido Tantoco Sr. and Rustan Commercial Corp.’s hardworking chairman and CEO Zenaida “Nedy” Tantoco, together with partners HSBC Philippines and Raffles & Fairmont Hotel.
The dignitaries offered a toast (Moroccan mint tea) to mark the opening of the festival. Après, the guests continued to celebrate and explored the fifth floor to discover further what Rustan’s Moroccan Festival had to offer with many of them buying gorgeous items, dahlings.
Moroccan delicacy
This August, indulge all senses as you savor the hard-to-beat food, dance to the music and treat your eyes to the beauty and color that comes from the glorious Kingdom of Morocco only at the premier retailer’s flagship store, Rustan’s Makati, palanggas!
Believe me, it’s absolutely worth the trip!
Carlo Evaristo debuts his jewelry collection
Accessories designer Juan Carlo Evaristo with this proud mom Marieliese Evaristo
The très creative and talented Juan Carlo Evaristo, principal artist behind Otsirav’e Jewelry Design, presented his exquisite designs, as well as gorgeous kaftans made of imported materials in an exclusive trunk show held recently at Collectiones New York Showroom San Lorenzo Village Makati.
Special guest was former President and now House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Carlo’s loving and very supportive mom Marieliese Evaristo was beaming with pride, dahlings.
“Thank you for checking out my private collections — my jewelry brand Otsirav’e by Carlo Evaristo and our resortwear Appliqués.ph. Special thanks to House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for visiting, the beautiful Liberty Ilagan Lardizabal with her daughters Love, Ongpauco Fallorina, Happy Ongpauco Tiu and Soeng Ongpauco and our loyal clients,” said Evaristo.
Accessories by Carlo Evaristo
What a great day to celebrate his birthday with good music by organist Marcy David and classical soprano singer Gwen Danganan.
Congrats, Carlo! Keep that talent you have on the go, palanggas.