THE way some marriages last these days, it was really fantastic to be part of the wedding anniversary of Cosmo Manille’s très popular old-wealth couple, international businessman Bobby Cuenca and socialite Chingbee Kalaw, held at the exclusive Continental Room of Tower Club recently.

They had been together for 14 happy years, dahlings, before they got married in Hong Kong on Aug. 12, 1988, before a marriage registrar. But due to a mix-up in information, their first marriage application was denied and the wedding had to be postponed.

As a consequence, the reception at the chi-chi Aberdeen Marina Club in Hong Kong was held a week before the wedding. Chingbee then claimed that since they did everything backwards, Bobby would have to court her for the rest of his life.

Originally, they had wanted to get married on August 8, 1988 or 8-8-88, a supposedly very lucky date. So did two million other Hong Kong Chinese, palanggas.

Après an excellently prepared dinner chosen especially by the host, Bobby C., hot violinist Jay Cayuca performed with his band, followed the host himself and Anabel Alejandrino singing some songs.

For the finale, Chingbee K.C. thanked all the chosen invitees while surrounded by her four good-looking sons.

Luxe wear

For 80 years, internationally renowned Italian brand Salvatore Ferragamo has defined what luxe sophistication is all about, dahlings.

So it was not surprising at all when Ferragamo showed its complete Fall/Winter 2008 collection of ultra chic clothes, plus head-to-toe accessories, in an atmosphere of elegance and style, dahlings.

Our town’s crème de la crème, led by Stores Specialists Inc.’s brilliant Executive Vice President Anton Huang, the très charmant Citibank Country Business Manager Mark Jones, and Salvatore Ferragamo Regional Executive Director Christian Foddis, graced the occasion.

It started off with a super gesture of appreciation: a two-million check donation to the Philippine National Red Cross, represented by gorgeous Rosa Rosal, dahlings, chairperson of the Blood Services Committee.

Ferragamo’s collection had more youthful, sexy and modern pieces for women’s wear. Sleek trousers and fluid cuts dominated the runway. Lavish fur and silver metal trimmings in dresses and jackets were absolute eye-catchers, palanggas, and those gorgeous shiny silk dresses in green and jumpsuits in silver brought back old Hollywood glamour.

Naturellement, there were handbags in leather and calf, trendy patent and snakeskin shoes with skyscraper heels, dahlings.

As for the men’s line, well, you can’t go wrong with the Ferragamo style, right, palanggas?

Headturners were Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales, Priscilla Meirelles and Illac Diaz—all visions of classic elegance in Salvatore Ferragamo outfits.

Italian and British Ambassadors Madame Cossete Fedele and adorable Jill Beckingham, respectively, were absolutely delighted with the show, and clients of Citigold—Citibank’s wealth management banking service—were welcomed by the Citigold team led by
Wealth Management Director Judith Go.

Casual chic

From Ferragamo’s ultra elegance, we move on to casual chic—specifically, checks and plaids, layered outfits and complementary colors, which took center stage during Folded and Hung’s 10th anniversary celebration.

The event, called “Streetcast Act 2,” was led by F&H’s main man, Ronald Pineda.

It was a sea of fashionable black at the A. Venue and Events Hall where F&H had its show, palanggas. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were lavishly served and, believe me, dahlings, not one glass was left empty. Meanwhile, the catwalk brimmed with the latest fashions from F&H.

F&H combines the practical and urban into ensembles that exude the richness and flair of party-appropriate ensembles, palanggas.

Now, guys can also choose between straight-cut or skinny-fit jeans, or opt for low-rise denim pants with metallic finish in variations of silver to gray tones, to display their fashion individuality on the streets.

Yes, F&H’s street wear is the bomb, dahlings!