Former first lady launches
‘The Imelda Collection’

In grand style, former first lady Imelda Marcos recently launched her much-awaited jewelry collection at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

Each item gives the wearer a chance to own a piece of history.

The former First Lady in her elegant terno wearing her intricate pieces of jewelry

Accompanied by daughter Rep. Imee Marcos-Manotoc and grandson, model Borgy Manotoc, Mrs. Marcos made a dramatic entrance as she descended the hotel’s spiral stairway to meet the throngs of waiting foreign and local media there to cover the event.

Antique comb with added beads and baubles

Mix and match vintage

Also in attendance were businessmen, politicians, celebrities and other prominent personalities of Manila society. The eponymous collection, which includes jewelry and accessories, is crafted from pieces from Mrs. Marcos personal collection and made from Swarovski crystals, Malachite beads from Russia, cloisonné charms from China and other unique materials.

Jaime Laya, former Central Bank Governor and Minister of Education during the Marcos years and Lulu Tinio

The family project was spearheaded by Imee Manotoc and son Borgy Manotoc. Fr L-R: Borgy Manotoc, Imelda Marcos, Imee Manotoc, Sofitel Philippine Plaza GM Bernd Schneider and Mellisa Ledesma

Various memorabilia ranging from old ternos with intricate designs and embroidery and a small sampling of her famous shoe collection, to various photographs were also on display.

Standing L-R: Rep. Connie Dy of Pasay, LA Times Correspondent Sol Vanzi, Rep. Cynthia Villar of Las Piñas and Lifestyle Asia’s Baby Cruz. Seated: Ising Vasquez

Above, treasured trinkets from the Imelda collection

 

 

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