Qunci Villas, flag carrier of the stylish Qunci resorts located in Mangsit, has become renowned for hosting some of the most memorable parties in Lombok over the past few years. The resort proved its reputation yet again when it hosted the “Walk in the Stars” party on Saturday, 18 October.
The lead up to the party had all the hype of a Hollywood production when “50 of Lombok’s most elegant ladies” received gift-boxed invitations announcing that they were on the Qunci Villas A-list. Official invitations were sent out in late September inviting the ladies to dress up for the night and to invite the partner of their choice to accompany them, sparking a flurry of competition for the sought-after invites.
Four top African male models were flown in to host a “catwalk training session” on the morning of the event, and the participating ladies were shown how to “shake their booties” amidst much nerves, giggling and excitement. One of the models, Max, featured in a Cosmopolitan photo spread in Bali last year, while Andile is a television star in South Africa and Scelo has just been signed to represent Samsung in their commercials. The big handsome men won hearts at the morning and evening events for both their gallantry and their good looks.
The venue looked resplendent with millions of rupiah worth of flowers and decorations transforming the new Qunci Pool Villas grounds into a magical wonderland reminiscent of a night at the Oscars. Red carpet flowed from the reception entrance to the poolside, where a special Perspex catwalk had been set up over the beachfront infinity pool and stage lighting lit up the pool and ocean beyond. Guests were greeted on arrival with glasses of champagne, before being guided through the phalanx of “paparazzi and autograph hunters” to be “interviewed” and photographed by Blitz Studio for official event souvenirs, sent out to the lucky ladies the week after the party.
Fashionistas and style icons from across Indonesia were present at the party, which was covered by prestigious magazines such as DestinAsian, Cosmopolitan, Harpers Bazaar, Femina and The Yak. Destinasia are so impressed with the Lombok social scene, they plan to dedicate their entire November issue to a feature on Lombok!
Well known fashion designer and television personality, Ivan Gunawan, hosted a fantastic fashion parade featuring his latest collection of designs, worn by stunning models from Jakarta, including supermodel Karenina and TV star Dominique, as well as models representing the participating magazines, many of which plan to publish fashion spreads from the event.
But the real stars of the show were the Lombok ladies themselves, who had spent months preparing for the event. Wearing designer gowns, with gorgeous hairstyles and accessories, they paraded down the catwalk with elegance and style… proving they really are A-listers!
Guests were then treated to a delicious three-course dinner, seated at elegant tables set around the poolside and beachfront. As is usual at a Qunci Villas event, the wines and foods were superb and the service impeccable.
Fantastic prizes, including Autore Pearls and accommodation packages at Qunci Pool Villas, were awarded at the end of the fashion show. Winner of “The Most Unique” went to Alina, wearing an outrageous orange wig and dressed by Bali-based designer, Yari; “The Best Gown” award went to Ibu Lucy, in a slinky Grecian style gown, and “The Best Catwalk” to Ibu Yeyen, who looked stunning in a shimmering coral gown.
Congratulations to Qunci Villas for hosting another award-winning party, to the fashion show winners and to all the ladies who walked the catwalk… you are stars!
