The heart of Madrid, bustling even on Christmas Eve, stopped for a moment on December 24 on the elegant Jorge Juan street. At the El Paraguas restaurant, where the tables usually host a parade of personalities from the business, artistic and noble worlds, there was a lunch that, although discreet, did not fail to radiate a certain magic of high society., so high that the attentive eyes from the magazine Hello They were able to gossip about what happened to delight us with the story.
Around a table perfectly laid out with dishes that mixed Asturian tradition and contemporary refinement, Marta Ortega, executive president of Inditex, and her husband, Carlos Torretta, They shared confidences and laughter with Eugenia Silva, Alfonso de Borbón, and another married couple from the world of fashion: the former deputy director of The Country, or director of Vogue and Harpers Bazaar, and current head of Communication at Puig, and her husband. It was Christmas Eve, a day full of meanings, and there, under the dimmed light of the restaurant, the conversation flowed like an old wine: slow, rich, with nuances that only friendship can grant.
Alfonso de Borbón, whose blue blood reverberates sat opposite Marta Ortega, the heir to an empire that was forged between the seams of accessible clothing and limitless ambition. Marta Ortega was next to Carlos Torretta, a man whose discretion makes him the perfect companion for the public scrutiny that accompanies his wife. Lunch, according to the weekly, and confirmed by echoes that come from the corners of the restaurant, ranged between light topics and shared memories. It was not a business conversation, but a space to celebrate the bond that has been woven between them over more than a decade. They talked about past trips, unforgettable dinners, and also, surely, their children. Marta and Carlos, still with the sparkle in their eyes from having celebrated their son Manuel’s first birthday, seemed to radiate an intimate happiness that was transmitted to everyone present.
On a nearby table, Nuria González, widow of businessman Fernández Tapias, He also enjoyed his own circle. If glances crossed between both tables, it was surely nothing more than a reflection of the natural camaraderie between those who share a social space that, although large, is also select. Don’t think that she was the one who spoke out.
The after-dinner session did not last longer than necessary. The hours were short, and each one had to return to their respective homes for the family dinners that tradition demands. Marta Ortega, who turns 41 on January 10, and Carlos Torretta (39) as confirmed in Hello, They celebrated Christmas Eve in Madrid and in the company of their children: Matilda, Amancio and little Manuel. In his house in the capital, the night was filled with the bustle of children, the aroma of festive delicacies and the warmth that only family intimacy can offer.
For Marta, this Christmas is especially meaningful. Not only because they are the first that Manuel can experience with a little more awareness, but also because they represent a moment of balance. It merges the demands of directing the largest textile empire in the world and the need to preserve the family nucleus, something that has always been carried out with the naturalness of someone who seems destined to navigate choppy waters without losing their way.
Lunch at El Paraguas, seen from the outside, was nothing more than a meal among friends. However, among their dishes and toasts something deeper was revealed: the reflection of a society that, although changing, still values certain rituals. The meeting between Marta Ortega and Alfonso de Borbón symbolizes that constant dialogue between the aristocratic past and a business present that, although apparently opposite, find points of connection in spaces like this one.
When the last toast concluded and the chairs returned to their places, a kind of invisible echo remained in the air, as if the restaurant had witnessed a fleeting moment that, although everyday for its protagonists, contains a story that not all of us can hear. Perhaps there lies the true luxury: in the ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, even if only for a few hours.
Alfonso de Borbón
Alfonso de Borbón y Yordi, 51, known for his long-lasting and solid relationship with the model Eugenia Silva, He is the son of Alfonso de Borbón Escasany and great-great-grandson of the infant Enrique de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias. He maintains good relations with King Felipe, despite being distant relatives. His mother, Marisa Yordi, is a well-known public relations person, who worked for many years for Loewe.
Regarding his professional career, Alfonso de Borbón has developed his career in the business field. Initially, he dedicated himself to the telecommunications sector, but later assumed responsibilities in the family real estate company. Currently, he is part of the board of directors and is joint administrator of said company, which owns a portfolio of properties in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Seville. Alfonso has maintained a discreet personal life, focused on his family and his relationship with Eugenia Silva, with whom he has two children: Alfonso and Jerónimo.
Eugenia Silva is one of the great Spanish models, Recognized not only for her imposing beauty and figure, but for her international career, she exudes impeccable style without exception. Her versatility in the world of fashion and entertainment goes far beyond the catwalks. Born in Madrid on January 13, 1976 (she turns 49 in a few days), Eugenia trained in Law at the Complutense University, but her vocation for fashion took her down a path where she has built an outstanding career that positions her as a influential figure. Her career took off in the nineties, after being chosen ‘Face of the Year’ in the ‘Elite Model Look’ contest, in 1992, when she was only 16 years old. She shared first place with Nieves Álvarez and other young promises of Spanish fashion such as Esther Cañadas and Inma del Moral also participated. It was the gateway that allowed this beauty, belonging to a family of important jurists, to sign a contract with the Elite agency and, in a short time, be on the cover of the most important fashion magazines in Spain.
He began working for renowned brands such as Armani, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent and Carolina Herrera. His face appeared on the covers of prestigious magazines such as Vogue, Elle y Harper’s Bazaar, consolidating her as one of the most requested models.
In 1998, Eugenia moved to Paris where she was chosen as the image of Oscar de la Renta, and later, in New York, of Carolina Herrera. He worked with the most prestigious photographers, such as Mario Testino or Steven Meisel. Throughout that decade, 1998 to 2008, she walked for Armani, Prada, Chanel, Versace, Givenchy, Dior, Miu-Miu and Celine and has appeared in numerous advertising campaigns from Dolce & Gabbana to Loewe, including Clinique, Victoria’s Secret, Pantene. , Escada, Girogio Armani or Chopard.
Over the years, Eugenia has walked on the world’s main catwalks, from Paris and Milan to New York, becoming a benchmark of glamor and sophistication. Eugenia Silva has also demonstrated great business talent. She has been the image of important advertising campaigns and has diversified her career as a media collaborator and as an ambassador for luxury brands. Additionally, she runs her own platform, Cabinet PR, a communications agency specializing in fashion and lifestyle. With Alfonso de Borbón he shares a stable family life. With more than two decades of experience, Eugenia Silva has not only left a mark on fashion, but has also demonstrated intelligence and professional flair.
The loves of Alfonso and Eugenia: he, with Patricia Conde, and she: from the third fortune in Colombia to Pau Donés
Alfonso de Borbón was one of those golden bachelors before focusing on Eugenia Silva on the second attempt after a first relationship with the model. However, with his almost two meters tall and very attractive, we only know about his relationships with the model Cristina Tosio and Patricia Conde.
The first relationship that was known about Eugenia was with the Venezuelan model Enrique Palacios, with whom she had posed naked for GQ magazine in 2000. She later dated Colombian beer businessman Alejandro Santo Domingo. In the three years he was with the magnate he lived in the Hamptons, and interacted with the top of New York and European society such as the Sayn-Wittgensteins or the Bismarcks.
In 2006 she was linked to the writer to Ray Laurie, with whom he broke up a year later. In mid-2007, the model began the first stage with the man who would ultimately become the man of her life: Alfonso de Borbón Yordi, but in that first attempt their love lasted about two years. He lived in Spain and she in New York. In mid-2009 she was linked to Sasha Pesko, a young Serbian-English economist. Later, Eugenia was photographed kissing on the streets of Barcelona with the singer of Jarabe de Palo, Pau Donés. They were in a relationship for a year and a half.
When the singer died of cancer in 2020, Eugenia paid tribute to him on her social networks: she published several photos of the two of them walking. In July 2011, Eugenia also began a relationship with the businessman Diego Osorio, Ana Boyer’s ex-boyfriend. They broke up in 2012. It was then that Eugenia reunited with one of her ex-boyfriends, Alfonso de Borbón, in the spring of 2013. Shortly after, she became pregnant with her first child, born on April 1, 2014. “There are better second parts than the first ones,” answered the happy model.
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