Rustan’s Sapphire Ball features Tadashi Shoji @ The Pen

MANILA, Philippines -  Keeping up the ante following the group’s 65th anniversary celebration, Rustan’s held a gala night featuring masterpieces by renowned designer Tadashi Shoji on the red carpet. Highlighting pieces crafted specifically for Rustan’s, Tadashi Shoji delighted the fashion elite of Manila during the showcase of his latest fashion collection at the Sapphire Ball.

Esteemed guests, members of the press, and partners were invited by the Tantoco family to gather at The Peninsula Manila as a way of celebrating the successful run of Rustan’s 65th anniversary campaign.

Rustan Commercial Corp. president Donnie Tantoco, as well as SSI Group Inc. president Anton Huang, thanked the guests for joining and taking part in the celebration of such an important milestone for the whole Rustan Group of Companies.

As the finale and highlight of the evening, Tadashi’s Fall collection left guests in awe with a 44-pc 1970s Jimi Hendrix-inspired collection.

Tadashi’s visit drew excitement to loyal patrons of Rustan’s, the designer’s long-standing partner and faithful supporter in the Philippines.

“I would like to congratulate Rustan’s on its 65th anniversary, and it is my honor and pleasure to take part in the grand celebrations. Rustan’s as a lifestyle leader and purveyor of style has helped me immensely. They paved the way for me to share my designs with the Southeast Asian market, particularly the Filipinos,” shared Shoji.

To which, Rustan Commercial Corporation chairman & CEO Zenaida Tantoco said, “Tadashi Shoji is a truly talented designer and visionary who understand the needs and wants of his discerning clientele. Rustan’s is honored to have him join us as we celebrate 65 years of creativity, innovation and luxury of which he embodies all.”