Didn't go to the #KuboParty? You missed some fun stuff

A modern kubo in the middle of Makati’s central business district? Yes, it exists and it houses local fashion and beauty brands.

Kubo, found along Esteban Street in Legazpi Village, Makati City, is the first physical store of PIOPIO, a brand conceptualized by Paloma Urquijo Zobel. Preen.ph partnered up with them to throw #KuboParty last Saturday (May 4), a fiesta-themed party to launch their new space. This was accompanied with music, Filipino street food, and an informative talk by Happy Skin founder Rissa Mananquil-Trillo.

Upon entering the store, guests could pose at the photo booth and were given the chance to revamp their denim jackets with retaso patches.

Sam Godinez-Valenciano gossiping mid-denim patching

A selfie is always a good idea after customizing your denim jacket

We later moved to the cozy talk area where Rissa spoke about her experience as a businesswoman and how she started Happy Skin. It was followed by a panel discussion with Paloma and Preen.ph associate editor Tisha Ramirez.

Hinge executive vice-president Bea Ledesma, Paloma Urquijo Zobel, Therese Tiosejo, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo after the “women in business” talk.

In the evening, the Hernandez Brothers kicked off the party with their heart-thumping drum beats. Guests were feeling the music while sipping their drinks—either a cocktail by Jungle Bar and Yardstick, or a Bumble-jito mocktail.

The Hernandez Brothers hyping everyone up

Bartender preparing batches of Wake Up in Kubo cocktails courtesy of Yardstick

Speaking of refreshments, there was also a jollijeep outside Kubo that offered snacks and juice. There were fishballs, kwek-kwek, French fries, kikiam, beef rendang sliders from Your Local, puto, sago’t gulaman, and buko juice.

Bea Ledesma, Ryan Vergara, Pat Bondoc, Garovs Vergara, George, and Rik Rasos

Several personalities also celebrated with us. These included the likes of actress Glaiza De Castro, Asia’s Next Top Model contestant Jach Manere, designers CJ Cruz and Mich Dulce, and director Samantha Lee.