There were certainly more than seats when Stephanie Gonzales and Jessica Maxwell opened Philux Fix at the SM Mega Fashion Hall. The collaboration between the proudly Filipino furniture company and creative celebrities had Manila’s smart set sitting on daybeds, couches, and hand-painted high backs. The fun crowd ran their hands over wood surfaces, opened cabinet doors, and drank wine during the cocktail reception. Each of the artisan crafted home staples had bespoke features to the specifics of the owners, who were photographed with their custom-made furniture. The photos were also on exhibit to make the occasion as much a contemporary art event as it was a party in the middle of a mall.
Angie and Joey King in their Valencia Daybed
Chris Gonzalez and Jesse Maxwell enjoying their Johnnie Walker signature cocktail
Clarisse Tiu with her family portrait by BJ Pascual
Cristalle and Justin Pitt
Giselle Eduque, Jessica Kienle Maxwell, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez, Antonio Resano
Heart Evangelista Escudero’s Polk Chair
Heart Ongpauco Escudero with her portrait by BJ Pascual
Martin Kaspar, Max and Zelda Kienle, Mia Borromeo, Christian Gonzalez, Marco Antonio