With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to look back on the year that was. Time to look back on who we were and who we want to become. But what does it mean to be a gentleman these days? What does it mean to be a lady? It…
What place comes to mind when we say fine chocolate, the Alps, luxury watchmaking, ski resorts and impeccable banking systems? Here’s a clue — it’s home to Toblerone. We’re talking about Switzerland, of course! Many people don't know too much about this cultural melting pot of a country (it’s a combination of…
Marlon Alexander Stockinger placed the Philippines on the map of racing when he won in the Formula Renault UK competition in 2010. While there are other Filipino racers (and other awards he has previously won), Marlon’s name stands out also because of his youth. The 25-year-old Filipino-Swiss has been racing…
Being in the audience of a well-conducted symphony is equivalent to witnessing elements of different makes, sounds and personalities perfectly come together. In a symphony, the sum of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. No one knows this better than Swiss timepiece standard-setter Longines and they’ve translated…
Text by MAAN D’ASIS PAMARAN Home is definitely where the heart is for this charming Swiss gentleman. He was a fresh graduate from Lausanne when he first came here to the Philippines in 1980. “I had visions of traveling, of seeing the world, and when I heard of an opening…
Upcoming biopic + comedy Eddie the Eagle may be great for lighthearted laughs with great company, but Hugh Jackman who plays Eddie's unconventional coach takes his accessorizing very seriously and sports only the best. Here's Hugh, looking dapper with a dark suit and scarf, as he tours London to promote the…
2016 may be the Year of the Monkey, but Roger Dubuis has stepped in and made this additional proclamation: 2016 is the Year of the Diva, as this year marks the introduction of five new gorgeous watches in the world premiere of his Black Velvet trilogy. As a Swiss watchmaker,…
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Panerai proudly unveiled its new collection of watches at the Salon International de la Haure Horlogerie Genève, a major watch industry show that showcases only top-of-the-line names that embody both beauty and functionality. Here is a sneak peek at Panerai's impressive collection. Lo Scienziato This collection, where "scienziato"…
