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Chito Vijandre and the Beauty Queens (plus more) for Red Charity Gala 2016

Familiar beautiful faces walked the ramp for Designer Chito Vijandre during the 8th Edition of the Annual Red Cross Charity Ball, the Red Charity Gala at the Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila. Directed by Ari Anover Styled by Noel Manapat HMU by Henri Torres Calayag.

Some of them are Bb. Pilipinas titleholders Christi Xi McGarry and Yvethe Marie Santiago, Miss World 2011 1st Princess Gwendoline…

People who are familiar with me probably knows that i'm a sucker when it comes to eccentric combined with the usual elegance. Eccentric and Elegance. What in the world describes someone or something like that? Of course who else than Madame Ning. 

Salon de Ning is a seamless combination of a clubby lounge and bar venue with a unique collection of travel mementos, art and "objets." Here Chinese and international influences fuse into "Shanghai Deco" – Shanghai's own sleek blend of East meets West, reflecting its position as the crossroads of the east. Experience this latest signature venue at The Peninsula in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Manila.  Salon de Ning is based on the tale of Madame Ning, a celebrated Shanghai socialite, avid world traveler and international hostess, who presided over "salons" in her stylish and eclectic residences around the world, making her friends and guests feel at home in a warm and welcoming environment.  From Marrakech to Paris, Giza to Angkor Wat, Mount Fuji and beyond, Ning was a keen traveller and a tireless collector of artefacts sourced during her journeys, displayed in a playful and eclectic juxtaposition of east and west, antique and modern, with paintings, photographs, crystal, etched and stained glass, Moroccan lanterns, antique Chinese timber daybeds and screens, Venetian mirrors and more, seamlessly mixing and matching. 

Chito Vijandre, a Filipino designer that i love and is the other half behind Firma and AC+632, made a 6-piece collection for Philippine Fashion Week along with Michael Cinco.

Like what Status Magazine have said, the very first time i saw Chito's collection i have thought of Madame Ning because of the eclectic feel his collection brings. 

I absolutely love the entire collection. Though there were only 6 pieces, it felt much like a complete collection because of the workmanship. I can't even express myself properly. That's how much i love it.