A YEAR WITH OUR 'ITALIAN FRIENDS



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Dong Ronquillo, Janine Gutierrez, Ruffa Gutierrez, Imelda Menguito-Sciandra, Tessa Prieto and Kylie Verzosa.
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Kris Bernal.

Gina Mohani and Serla Russell.

Ashley Ortega, Roxie Smith and Shuvee Etrata.

Lynette de Guzman and Tetchie Hagedorn.

Iza calzado and her baby.

Designer Michael Rosero, Gerry Sy, Jinky Tobiano and Jill Tan.


Joanne Matschuck, Marissa Fenton, Marian Ong, Angola Consul Helen Ong and Sonia Bermejo.

Ana Antonio, Joy Melendres, Joman Ejercito and Happy Ongpauco-Tiu.

Sidney Yap and Tessa Alindogan.

JJ Duque, Reena Cruz-Robles, Danger Sanchez and Robby Carmona.

Gwen Garci, Einna Panado, Amy Harvey and Lianne Quebic.

Annabelle Rama and Atty. Karen Jimeno.

Tet Rodriguez, Michelle Takijima and Jianne Ronquilio.

Ruby Chua and Josh Canonizado.

Mache Torres-Ackerman and Cory Quirino.
Corso Como 88 just celebrated the first anniversary of their flagship store in One Ayala Mall! Time flies! It feels like it was only yesterday that we were celebrating its grand launch. We had a chic and intimate party and, lucky for you, I’m letting the details of the event out of the bag.
Have I introduced you to my new Italian friends Gianni Chiarini, Roberta Pieri, Gina Monroe and Acqua dell’Elba? Gorgeous names, but no, they’re not people! These are just some of the fabulous bag brands and fragrances you can find exclusively at Corso Como 88. That’s what they do, honey! For years, they are known by fashion aficionados as the go-to for a taste of Italian and Parisian luxury brands you won’t find just anywhere. So, if you’re looking for interesting and unique pieces, you know where to go.
Their flagship store gives these pieces their share of the limelight. Being surrounded by Corso Como 88’s curation of pieces and equally glamorous clientele truly sets the mood for an ultra chic party. We got served cocktails and a fab time, and no one was safe from the allure of the luxury goods left and right. They’re calling us to bring them home! A really nice touch to the Italian theme were the art-like ‘statues’ you typically see in Italy that came to life! Catch my photo op with some of them.
What a year for Corso Como 88! Wishing you many years of success and style, Prima Imelda Menguito. Congratulations from your loyal fans like me. Cheers!Annabelle Rama, Atty. Karen Jimeno