Members of the elite society raise their glasses as a toast for the 25th year anniversary of Lifestyle Asia magazine …Chris Tiu proved he can perform well with the grand piano the way he can stun the crowd with his skills on the hard court. Vicki Belo was a head turner as usual in her gold backless mini. The celebrity doctor went stag because her beloved, Hayden Kho, she reported, is sick.
Pops Fernandez and Nina Jose blended with the well-heeled crowd.
These scenes could have delighted any star struck fan. But there seemed to be none of them that night of Jan. 31, when "Lifestyle Asia" celebrated its 25th year at Makati Shangri-La's posh dining venue, RED.
The men, in formal suits, and the ladies, in cocktail dresses, sipped Moet et Chandon champagne. A special drink of deconstructed lychee martini with Belvedere vodka as base added to the classy touch.
Cameras flashed some more as former senator Miguel Zubiri shared stories with his wife Audrey.
Everything went still when the magazine's editor-in-chief Anna Sobrepena stood up and said, "Every month, we give to charity. We plant trees with every page of the magazine. The magazine built houses for Habitat for Humanity and Gawad Kalinga. Sharing is an integral part of our celebration."
Another integral part of the celebration is the book launch of "25: The Best in Philippine Society," which features 25 who's who in business, fashion and other fields.
Among them are Ben Chan of Bench, Metrobank's Ty family, designer Josie Natori and chef Margarita Fores.
Ah, for a brush with greatness and people of style!
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