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BARCELONA, Spain, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- French couturier Stéphane Rolland made his Spanish runway debut on Wednesday night at the tenth edition of Barcelona Bridal Night, transforming the gala into a multidisciplinary spectacle of fashion, music, art and poetry. The presentation, held during Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2026 (BBFW), marked a milestone for the event and showcased the couturier's vision of bridal fashion as an emotional and artistic expression.
Under the title Love for Peace, Rolland and his partner Pierre Martinez, serving as artistic director, devised a visual and musical ceremony at Hall 8 of Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc venue. Lighting, sound and spatial design drove an optimistic narrative that framed fashion as a universal language and a symbol of peace and hope.
The evening began with a runway show featuring 23 designs created by students from fashion schools IED Barcelona, LCI Barcelona, and ESDI and developed under the direct mentorship of Stéphane Rolland as part of the Sculpted by Nature project. The pieces, crafted from fabrics provided by Gratacós explored the relationship between nature, volume, and organic forms through sculptural silhouettes, precise structures, and meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the passing on of expertise and the intergenerational dialogue that marked the start of the gala.
Rolland then presented 80 looks, including his ready-to-wear bridal line, Noce de Sang, and a selection of signature couture gowns. Nieves Álvarez, a frequent muse of the French master, walked the runway alongside Latin-American top-model Ariadna Gutiérrez, and models as Laura Sánchez, Davinia Pelegrí, Marta Ortiz and Mercedes Muñoz.
The live music was provided by the Barcelona Youth Symphony Orchestra (JOSB), conducted by Carlos Checa and comprising 65 musicians, who accompanied the show with an eclectic and emotional repertoire including works by Chopin, Debussy, Bach or Vivaldi. Actress Nathalie Poza recited Jacques Prévert's "Cet amour" and excerpts from classic love songs between sequences.
Ahead of BBFW, Rolland donated 22 original sketches now displayed at Barcelona Bridal Night museum installation to raise funds for the Kálida Foundation, which supports people undergoing cancer treatment and their families. The gala concluded with a tenth-anniversary celebration, featuring a commemorative cake created by Lolita Bakery, reinforcing the event's status as a key international platform in bridal fashion.
BARCELONA, Spain, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- French couturier Stéphane Rolland made his Spanish runway debut on Wednesday night at the tenth edition of Barcelona Bridal Night, transforming the gala into a multidisciplinary spectacle of fashion, music, art and poetry. The presentation, held during Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2026 (BBFW), marked a milestone for the event and showcased the couturier's vision of bridal fashion as an emotional and artistic expression.
Under the title Love for Peace, Rolland and his partner Pierre Martinez, serving as artistic director, devised a visual and musical ceremony at Hall 8 of Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc venue. Lighting, sound and spatial design drove an optimistic narrative that framed fashion as a universal language and a symbol of peace and hope.
The evening began with a runway show featuring 23 designs created by students from fashion schools IED Barcelona, LCI Barcelona, and ESDI and developed under the direct mentorship of Stéphane Rolland as part of the Sculpted by Nature project. The pieces, crafted from fabrics provided by Gratacós explored the relationship between nature, volume, and organic forms through sculptural silhouettes, precise structures, and meticulous attention to detail, highlighting the passing on of expertise and the intergenerational dialogue that marked the start of the gala.
Rolland then presented 80 looks, including his ready-to-wear bridal line, Noce de Sang, and a selection of signature couture gowns. Nieves Álvarez, a frequent muse of the French master, walked the runway alongside Latin-American top-model Ariadna Gutiérrez, and models as Laura Sánchez, Davinia Pelegrí, Marta Ortiz and Mercedes Muñoz.
The live music was provided by the Barcelona Youth Symphony Orchestra (JOSB), conducted by Carlos Checa and comprising 65 musicians, who accompanied the show with an eclectic and emotional repertoire including works by Chopin, Debussy, Bach or Vivaldi. Actress Nathalie Poza recited Jacques Prévert's "Cet amour" and excerpts from classic love songs between sequences.
Ahead of BBFW, Rolland donated 22 original sketches now displayed at Barcelona Bridal Night museum installation to raise funds for the Kálida Foundation, which supports people undergoing cancer treatment and their families. The gala concluded with a tenth-anniversary celebration, featuring a commemorative cake created by Lolita Bakery, reinforcing the event's status as a key international platform in bridal fashion.
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Stéphane Rolland Transforms Barcelona Bridal Night into a Celebration of Love
SEOUL, South Korea, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOMORA Craft Spirits, a handcrafted premium Jeju mandarin spirit inspired by the ancient name of Jeju's volcanic island, is gaining attention in the global spirits market after winning consecutive awards at major domestic and international competitions since its debut in 2026.
ALMQUIST, the producer of TOMORA Fruit Spirits, announced that its three-product TOMORA series achieved remarkable results in its debut year, earning awards at Hong Kong CWSA, the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition, the World Drinks Awards in the United Kingdom, and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in the United States.
At Hong Kong CWSA, known as an influential competition in the Greater China spirits market, all three TOMORA spirits received awards, including a Double Gold. TOMORA also won a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition, further proving its competitiveness in Asia's key spirits markets.
In Korea, TOMORA spirits received the Grand Prize, the highest honor, at the 2026 Korea Wine & Spirits Awards. With a Gold Medal at the World Drinks Awards in the U.K. and Gold and Silver Medals in the brandy category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, TOMORA spirits has continued its winning streak across Korea, Asia, Europe, and North America.
"The distinction of TOMORA Fruit Spirits lies in its fully integrated production system, where ALMQUIST manages every step from the cultivation of Jeju-grown mandarins to final processing and distillation. Unlike conventional grain-based distilled spirits, this premium Craft Spirit is completed with 100% mandarin juice grown in Jeju's volcanic soil. Each bottle contains the essence of approximately 80 kilograms of fresh Jeju mandarins, capturing the fruit's rich aroma, refreshing flavor, and exceptionally smooth finish through ALMQUIST's advanced distillation technology."
The brand slogan, "Finally, The Perfection," reflects TOMORA's ambition to present a refined premium spirit completed through Jeju's natural ingredients, masterful production expertise, and meticulous craftsmanship rooted in the island's environment.
"We are honored that TOMORA has been recognized not only in Hong Kong and Tokyo, but also in the U.K. and the U.S.," said Kim Dong-min, CEO of ALMQUIST. "These achievements demonstrate the potential of Jeju mandarins as a premium spirit ingredient and the global competitiveness of ALMQUIST's distilling technology."
ALMQUIST plans to continue creating opportunities for consumers worldwide to experience the natural value of Jeju and the new appeal of mandarin-based Craft Spirits through TOMORA. The company also aims to strengthen TOMORA Craft Spirits' presence in the premium spirits market by sharing Jeju's distinctive terroir with global consumers.
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Premium Jeju Fruit Spirit "TOMORA" Wins Consecutive Awards at Major Global Spirits Competitions
