‘Tatang’ was the visionary of SM and authority in shoes, his expertise and his big love. Tessie Sy-Coson was the fashion mover.
MANILA, Philippines — I formally met Henry Sy Sr. for the first time through his daughter Tessie Sy-Coson — when I was introduced to him in Echague — my first day of orientation.  Prior to that, as a 16-year-old model, I would see him at Shoe Mart as I bought Parisian shoes that I needed for fashion shows.

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