Can I tell you...I'm so back-blogged! I just got back from a long trip in Europe (Paris, Milan & Rome) last Friday and I'm off again tomorrow to Hong Kong and the Philippines. This week was such a scramble to get everything done that I haven't had the time to sit down, write and post new stories. I call it "back-blogged". You'll have to be patient until I get back from Asia three weeks from now.
I have exciting news to share though. I'm opening my first Rafe store in Manila this coming March 27. Actually the store has been open for about a month but I'm coming, along with my sister Tesa for the official opening. It's going to be a weekend worth of parties, dinners, press interviews and possibly even a private audience with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo(keep your fingers crossed). Attached is the invite we're sending to everybody who's anybody in Manila. "Halika na!", means "Come on over!" in Tagalog. I'll have even more stories to tell when I get back. Stay tuned.
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Congratulations on the opening of the Manila store! I know it will be greatly successful, I am happily surprised every time I take a trip to Manila from NY of how much Greenbelt evolves.
congratulations rafe!my mom, cheng bernardez, modelled a ben farrales during the bravo filipino fashion show and says that she's happy for you!:) i'm a fan!!!God bless!:D
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oh i love your work. you're such an inspiration!
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PS. I'm a big fan of yours!
Have fun in Manila, I miss it.
Rafe, congratulations on opening your first store in Manila. Greenbelt 5 looks fantastic and I believe your store will fit right in it. I love how your photos came out. You were right about the pinup look thing, it came out gorgeous.
Your Manila store will definitely rock. I look forward to buying your bags as soon as I get a job. My graduation happens the following day after your store opening. Need any interns? :)
Oh so cool! I used to buy your bag thru the internet and send it to a friends house in Singapore. Now i can buy it here in Manila.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Ha! Back blogged - I love it! I feel the same way when I don't have time to check out all my favourite blogs!
Congratulations on the Manila store and look forward to when you're "back on blog".
Dear Rafe,
My sister can't wait get a gold rafe bag. The either ore one. Please let me know how she can manage this? Also she would love to go to your Manila store openning.
Congratulations mon ami!
Gentle reader in Paris
can your blog readers come too?
The event is in the mall. I'd love to meet all of you. See you all there!
:-)!
Congratulations on the new store in Manila.
Don't forget to cutsy when you meet the President.
congratulations on the store! I miss reading your weekly posts.
Congratulations on your new store! How exciting! I love your designs!
Congratulations on the new Manila store, Rafe! This is excellent news,and what better than to share with family - They must be MIGHTY proud! Have a BALL at the Opening!
congratulations on your first store, that's such an amazing milestone in life.
you seem so busy, do you need a personal assistant? i'm looking for a career change.
congratulations on the Manila store opening- wish I was back home to see it!
hope to see pictures from the opening on here soon! take care and have fun in Manila...
Monica
congratulations! since i'm not a fashionista, i have never heard of the rafe ny brand. thank bryanboy for introducing me to you. i got a rafe bag from nordstrom's last year and i love it! good luck and congratulations again!
hej rafe,
congratulations with yor new shoppe! you are featured on bryanboy's site. if you haven't seen it go www.bryanboy.com. i see that you met him!!!
its been a while since i last visited your blog mr rafe... congratulation more power to you...
congratulations!!
congratulations on the opening of the manila store, rafe! wooohoo! finally, it has opened. i'm sure a lot of rafe fans are thrilled. i'm happy for you. it looks like things are really going well. cheers!
p.s. had i read about the event earlier, i would have dropped by to say hi. i didn't get to meet you when you were in manila and met up with the ICON magazine people.
Hi Rafe! I've been following your blog for a little almost two years now and I absolutely love it!
I wish I had known about the opening of your store here in Makati earlier. I would have definitely dropped by and introduced myself. I hope the opening of your store means more frequent visits to Manila? :)
Congratulations on everything!
Best Regards!
Hey Rafe! I'm Dakota from JeDakota.com
Anyyyyway! I just had to tell you, your blog is a real inspiration, and cultural stand out!
Your pictures of India were captivating!
Keep up the bloggery!!!
Dakota ~ :)
If I lived a fabulous jet set life like you do, I will be back blogged too.
Always love reading your blog, especially the beautiful photos.
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