Hands On Manila presents: Vintage Bazaar

MANILA, Philippines – Hands On Manila Foundation, Inc. will host its first “Vintage Bazaar” at the Rockwell Tent, Makati on Saturday, September 6. It will run from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

The bazaar will feature furniture and home accessories, as well as designer clothing, shoes and bags. Leather chairs from Budji Layug, a molave dining table from Jo Liza are up for sale, as well as gowns donated by women who are exemplary role models in society which are designed by renowned Filipino designers like Inno Sotto, Rajo Laurel, Pitoy Moreno and the late Aureo Alonzo. 

Concessionaires include Kassa of Karen Santos for vintage silver pieces from New York, Doctor Leather offering brand new designer bags and bag repair services, Janina and Lucille Dizon selling “once loved” branded bags, shoes and accessories, Natalya Lagdameo jewelry and home décor, and Marga Espiritu of Bungalow 300 furniture and home decor.  

The bazaar will also showcase international and local culinary talent. While you shop, you can savor delights like Spanish chorizo from Calidad Espanola; fine wine, cheeses, and pate from My Sommelier; porchetta sandwiches from Nico Bailon; wood-fired pizza from Pizza Morena; Japanese delicacies from Suki Gyouza; sweet treats from Baked by Anita; homemade ice cream from Carmen’s Best; Asian-inspired cocktails and fare from Kai; local delights from Auntie May’s, as well as organic coconut-based products from Organix Solutions.

Proceeds from sales will go to support Hands On Manila’s programs on education, the environment, children and the elderly.

Giving back

The Vintage Bazaar is just the latest of Hands On Manila many initiatives to raise the profile of volunteering and service throughout the country. The organization has provided volunteer opportunities to help Filipinos give back to their communities in ways that matter. 

It was founded on the premise that anyone can be of service.

Now in its 13^th year, Hands On Manila continues to empower individuals and groups to contribute their time, talent, and resources to improve their communities through projects that promote sustainable development.

According to Gianna R. Montinola, Co-founder of Hands On Manila and current President, “The Vintage Bazaar requires an army of people to get things done. We are fortunate to have the support of long-standing Hands On Manila partners like the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the Philippine Star, Rappler, Rockwell Land Corporation and Ethos Creative Solutions.

Camille Samson, Hands On Manila board member and Vintage Bazaar Chair, adds “Like our volunteering projects, the bazaar is the latest of our many initiatives to raise the profile of volunteering and service throughout the country.  For this event we were fortunate enough to have generous friends and relatives who donated their brand new and gently used items, including treasures from their homes.”

For more information you can email them at info@handsonmanila.org or check out their website here. – Rappler.com 

For inquiries you may call them at 843 7044; Telefax No.  478-7217 and look for Ami Valdemoro or Perrey Belen.