Your Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2024 Part 1: The New Classics
With Christmas carols playing in malls and restaurants, and families decking their homes with boughs of holly, one thing is certain—the holiday season has begun! And what better way to feel the Christmas season even more than preparing and planning your gift list, and starting…
Blossoming Opportunities: Unveiling ‘Bountiful Blooms’ by PHILIFF
BGC, Philippines– The vibrant world of Philippine floriculture is about to experience an unprecedented celebration as the Philippine International Flower Festival (PHILIFF) unveils its inaugural event “Bountiful Blooms” on September 19-22. Recently, PHILIFF hosted an exclusive press launch at the SPACE at One Ayala in…
Marks & Spencer X Sienna Miller Exclusive: Summer Festivals & Vintage Fabrication
BGC, Philippines — Following a successful partnership last year between Marks & Spencer and British actress and style icon Sienna Miller, Marks & Spencer introduced its M&S Autumn Womenswear campaign on a journey to redefine style perceptions and inspire existing and new customers. In the…
Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel Confirms Reopening in September 2024
BGC, Philippines – Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel confirms reopening with a stunning new look and elevated guest experience on September 27, 2024. Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has confirmed that its reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel will officially…
EssilorLuxottica SA to Buy Streetwear Label Supreme
BGC, Philippines — French-Italian eyewear company EssilorLuxottica SA, the force behind Ray-Ban and Oakley, is set to purchase streetwear label Supreme from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash. Supreme has been fueled by so-called “hype marketing,” including limited-edition collaborations with musicians, watchmakers and lifestyle…
Indian Tourism: Small Luxury Hotels of The World Expands in India with a Strategic Brand Partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels
BGC, Philippines – A new strategic partnership has been launched between Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading Indian hospitality group known for its distinctive boutique hotels. This landmark move signals SLH’s exciting expansion into the vibrant…
Style Visionary: “Lord of Scents” Joel Cruz Debuts In A New York Fashion Show
BGC, Philippines — Known for his perfume empire, Joel Cruz definitely elevated the Filipino lifestyle-business scene with his affordable scent offerings under Aficionado Germany Perfumes. Founded in 2000, Aficionado Germany Perfumes introduced a concept wherein Filipinos have access to scent replicas of luxury perfumes at…
Cosmobeauté Philippines: Culture Salon MNL Creative Director Jim Ryan Ros on Sustainability in Beauty
During the soft launch of Cosmobeauté Philippines at the Admiral Hotel-M Gallery in Manila recently, we’ve caught up with one of the forces behind the big trade event: beauty maven and personal image expert Jim Ryan Ros. The business development manager of Aces & Queens…
From Vision to Victory: Business Lessons from Luxe Organix’s CEO Eugene Yap
One of the trailblazers in the skincare industry, Luxe Organix has consistently delivered innovative products since 2004. One of its milestones is being the first local brands to introduce soothing gels in the Philippines. Luxe Organix‘s success is thanks to the leadership, vision and pioneering…
First-Ever Philippine Flora Fiesta to Highlight Indigenous Filipino Crops, Philippine Culinary Ingredients, Plant-Based Dishes
Written By: Bernadette Patañag A sneak peek on some of the mixed local and heritage ingredients to be highlighted during the Gulay Pa More! Fiesta in Quezon City on May 25. Have you ever heard of parirutong, kalingag, kulitis or sampinit? These are just some…