Even after a multi-city series of shows in Italy, there was no stopping the tenacious Renee Salud from unleashing another sensational collection in Manila. On 25 October, the "Philippine Ambassador of Fashion to the World" presented Renee Salud X Thai Silk at the Dusit Thani Hotel in collaboration with the Thai Embassy and the charity group Beyond Beauty.

Beyond Beauty

Beyond Beauty is a barkada composed of the country's most beautiful women, fashion designers and beauty experts.

The iconic beauties include Miss Universe 1975 fourth runner-up Chiqui Brosas, Mutya Ng Pilipinas Tourism 1977 Emma Yuhico, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, Miss Universe 1984 third runner-up Desiree Verdadero, Binibining Pilipinas International 1995 Gladys Dueñas and Miss Universe 2005 Miss Photogenic Gionna Cabrera.

"We decided to put a deeper purpose into our get-togethers by doing outreach projects. We just want to share our success and go beyond ourselves," explained Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1979 Dang Cecilio.

Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1985 Joyce Ann Burton added: "Beyond Beauty is not really a formal group with business papers, although at this point we believe it will lead to that. We are just a barkada of beauties who want to share our 3 T's with those in need — Time, Treasure and Talents!"

Mama Renee, as the legendary designer is endearingly called, discovered, nurtured and mentored all these awesome women and many more as they raised our flag in beauty competitions abroad. Wearing elegant black ensembles designed by Mama Renee, the beauty queens were joined by designer Nardie Presa and beauty guru Teng Roma in honoring Mama Renee at the opening of the fund-raising show.