From dream gowns to dream homes, Opulence Design Concept mounted a seamless presentation on Tuesday, July 14, at its Greenbelt 5 branch.
Titled ‘Una Storia D’Amore E Passion (A Story of Love and Passion),’ the event presented a collaboration between Opulence Design Concept, interior decorator Jenice Yeung, and fashion designer Julianne Syjuco.
As owners Gerry and Jinky Sy warmly welcomed guests, the mood and tone for an afternoon of style and charm were set as the guests entered the spacious store, viewing vignettes of elegant settings by Yeung.
The spotlight was on the latest Versace Home Collection- in toned-down palettes, a surprisingly refreshing diversion from the bold and loud colors that have become part of the global brand’s signature aesthetics.
Emanating glamor and luxury, the pieces carry gold accents and the iconic Medusa logo on the home accent pieces.
Among the coveted items in the collection are throw pillows bearing the Medusa logo in mint green, soft blue, and dusty rose; a Medusa-studded round pink vase; and The Versace La Scala del Palazzo plate collection made from fine porcelain in green and pastel pink. The design is inspired by the scenic marble staircase of the Versace Milanese palazzo.
Ramping up the afternoon’s romantic mood was a mini-fashion show featuring the bridal gown creations of designer Julianne Syjuco.
Maxene Magalona, Elisse Joson, Daniela Lagman, Sam Corales, Ashley Romero, Kim Gosiaco, and Aimee Abaya modelled the designer’s fairytale-like wedding gowns.
Matching the opulence of the home store’s atmosphere were Syjuco’s feminine creations in rich fabrics like French lace and tulle, embellished by pearls and crystals.
‘Fashion design and interior design are sisters because they both create beautiful things, turning the ordinary into something magical,’ noted Jinky Sy.
Opening its first showroom in Greenhills in 2019, the store, catering to European luxury brands, has grown to three branches. The latest branch, which opened in Greenbelt last December, hints at a steady but thriving business.
‘The luxury home market has slowed down a bit compared to the time of the pandemic, when buyers just stayed home. But now that everyone’s back to traveling, I would say that the homeware market, in general, slowed down a bit,’ she told BusinessMirror.
‘But we revolve around our home every day. We go home, and we want to be in a beautiful space; that’s why, I would say, luxury homeware is here to stay.’
On designing one’s space, she also advised, ‘Your home embodies yourself, who you are, and your beliefs and preferences. So, don’t be afraid to express yourself through your home decor. Don’t let yourself be dictated by others or by trends. At the end of the day, home should be a place where you can relax and be yourself.’
Located on the third floor of the mall, the store occupies an expansive 380 square-meter space and carries high-end global brands such as Fornasetti, Versace Home, Jonathan Adler, and Polspotten.
It also has an in-house Opulence Café where shoppers can relax, sip drinks, and have scrumptious European pastries while enjoying the luxury of sweet time.