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Curated European designer brands all under one roof

Curated European designer brands all under one roof

From cocktail dresses to men’s sneakers, leather accessories to scented candles, sunglasses to handmade Italian jewelry, Moressi, which recently opened its newest store at Okada Manila, offers shoppers with a range of hard-to-resist options to help boost their mood and update their wardrobes. As sure as night turns to day,…
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‘Everyday luxury’ jewelry draws inspiration from feisty Roman empress

‘Everyday luxury’ jewelry draws inspiration from feisty Roman empress

Sassi Fine Jewellery introduces new iterations of its well-received Nika series that carry some of the trademark characteristics of its predecessor: youngish yet classic; fun; and versatile. Drawing on the simplicity, femininity and versatility of the original line launched in 2018, Sassi Fine Jewellery continues to expand its offerings of…
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Hyun Bin-Son Ye-Jin wedding: How would you dress up the bride?

Hyun Bin-Son Ye-Jin wedding: How would you dress up the bride?

Son Ye-Jin, who’s marrying reel-life partner Hyun Bin sometime in March, could easily choose any designer she wants to do her wedding dress. If given the chance, how would some of our world-class local talents rise up to the challenge? By Alex Y. Vergara If you ask their countless die-hard…
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Balmain Paris opens first boutique in Manila

Balmain Paris opens first boutique in Manila

The 105-sq. m. boutique at The Shoppes of Solaire is elegantly outfitted in the luxury brand’s most recent approach to retail, adeptly showcasing its continuous renaissance. Balmain Paris is here! The French luxury brand recently opened its first retail store in Manila. Located at The Shoppes of Solaire Resort &…
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Gifts to give and keep forever from Swedish fast-fashion brand

Gifts to give and keep forever from Swedish fast-fashion brand

For those who prefer to stay cosy during the cool, festive period, sensual silk intimates, signature knitwear constructed of repurposed cashmere make lounging a treat.  Haven’t finished yet with your Christmas shopping yet? Still in a rush to find that perfect gift for him or her? Or that ideal gift…
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Mature, sophisticated styles will rule next year’s watch trends

Mature, sophisticated styles will rule next year’s watch trends

But in this French watch brand’s book, classic timepieces can also look chic. Much has been said about the French way of living and how it elevates everyday activities into pleasurable experiences, or turns simple objects into chic and covetable items. Indeed, it all comes naturally to a people famous…
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Italian luxury brand Fendi opens flagship boutique at Greenbelt 3

Italian luxury brand Fendi opens flagship boutique at Greenbelt 3

Classified as a global store, the spacious boutique not only carries the brand’s latest designer bags, but also offers men’s and women’s shoes, accessories and ready-to-wear. Rome-based Italian luxury brand Fendi has expanded its presence in the Philippines by opening a new flagship boutique at the luxury wing of the…
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Virgil Abloh is dead—long live his creative spirit!

Virgil Abloh is dead—long live his creative spirit!

Adorning the newly opened Off-White Greenbelt 3 store are hundreds of potted sunflowers against a sign with the statement “VIRGIL FOREVER,” which pay homage to the brand’s late creative director.  With his death, he now joins the pantheon of creatives who, like a blazing comet in the night sky, are…
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