Fila Polo Cup Goes Gatsby!

FILA Polo Cup 2014 went retro last January 26 at the Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park with a one of a kind theme inspired from the 1920's, The Great Gatsby. The annual FILA Polo Cup is now on its tenth year and has also been a kick-off party of the year for FILA as they also share achievements and new models that they will be launching this year. 

With last year inspired from the Carnival, this year's theme, inspired from the book and the movie was chosen with FILA Philippines CEO Ms Cris Albert leading the whole team together will the endorsers and spectators of the annual sporting event. As polo mixes well with the Vintage vibe of the fashion at the Manila Polo Club, familiar FILA faces like Tim Yap, Fabio Ide, were joined by new brand endorsers: Pinay-Swiss interior designer Jess Keinle and emerging MMA star Brazilian Wesley Machado. Also members of the Philippine Volcanoes will add to the excitement. FILA went all out last year in its support of the rugby team, especially when it went to represent the Philippines in the Rugby World Cup in Moscow.

Celebrities spotted in the event were Cristine Jacobs-Sandejas, Manu Sandejas, Fashion Desiger Rajo Laurel, and ANTM Finalist Alyson Harvard who is building a career here in the country, joining the Manila Polo Club members and invited guests.

The Low Goal game began at 2:00 PM, the High Goal Game followed at 4:00 PM, and the party-proper began at 6:00. Renowned fashion and events director Robby Carmona, while production design is by event-stylist Robert Buencaflor. Mr. Buencaflor's signature is his exquisite flower arrangements, and it will be no different for the cup.

Winners of the LOW GOAL were the team of Tommy Bitong, Butch Albert, Jay de Jesus, Santi Elizalde, while winners of the HIGH GOAL are from the team of Cole Aguirre, Inigo Zobel, Juan Jauretche, and Alfie Araneta.

After the awarding ceremonies, a fashion show presenting the new collection was also presented accompanied with Jazz music and vintage cars. Ms. Cris Albert shares that this year they will be launching new collections that goes back to their roots which she mentioned would be revealed every month of 2014. She also shares her happiness in supporting sport heroes like the Philippine Volcanoes and will soon have more athlete-models for the brand.

The night party started with a fireworks display and a sumptuous buffet that everyone enjoyed while still listening to Myra Daviid (also known as Skarlet) and Artstrong leading songs of funky jazz and groovy beats. Champagne and many other drinks were toasted in celebration of the successful FILA Polo Cup and the upcoming events soon.  

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