Sole-searching in the Brazilian jungle

MANILA, Philippines - World-renowned Brazilian flip-flop brand Ipanema took style animals to an unforgettable experience out in the wild when it transformed Bonifacio High Street into a mystical urban jungle where Ipanema’s sassy new collection was paraded. 

True to the happy and exotic vibe of the beaches of Brazil the brand has been known for since it established itself back in 1971, the Ipanema Urban Jungle Runway Show designs featured a refreshingly distinct mix of bright colors adorning striking and bold prints as well as vibrant and unique design patterns.

The runway event witnessed a gathering of the fiercest go-getters in the land. Popular celebrities and top models like Enchong Dee, Phoemela Baranda, Ornussa Cadness, Mia Ayesa, Peter Norrdell and others, graced the occasion and spiced up the night, channeling their inner fashion animals. The night was dedicated to unraveling the fabulous “fauna” of new Ipanema flip-flop styles through a storytelling fashion show featuring jungle creatures that embodied the diverse tastes and characters of today’s stylistas.

The roaring runway show features a jamboree of mystical animals, which included the playful and graceful dolphin and the sleek and agile “Jacob” of the land, the wolf. Also making his regal presence felt were the king and queen of the jungle, the lion and lioness, exuding their matchless might and power. Completing the fashion soiree was the vibrant and sophisticated peahen; the soaring eagle with its potent sexual energy; the meek and mild gazelle that represents those with laid-back taste; the sexy and imperial snake; the eye-catching ostrich; the zebra which dons its uniqueness in every possible way; and the funny and quirky caterpillar, which longed for a grand metamorphosis but was instead caught within a mystical turn of events. At the finale, all the animals strutted their way down the ramp, headed to the urban jungle, a place where there is freedom to express one’s flair and need for comfort.

Ipanema’s long history speaks not only of reliability and high quality performance and service, but of innovation in designs as well. These sandals offer supreme ease and comfort, with soles that are soft and perfectly padded.

Ipanema products are available at Bambu stores located at Glorietta, TriNoma, Marquee Mall, Abreeza, Harbor Point and the newly opened store Bonifacio High Street, B3 branch. Visit this store from May 8 to June 9, 2012 and buy a pair of Ipanema flip-flops to avail of their “Spoil You, Spoil You Some More” promo.

For more information, visit the Ipanema Philippines official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/IpanemaPhilippines).

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