By JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ From public servants to business leaders, to doctors, philanthropists and entertainers – PeopleAsia’s “Women of Style & Substance” awardees for 2019 most certainly arrived in style during a power lunch held recently in their honor by Swiss luxury brand Charriol and its Philippine partner, Store…
In 1984, the Rustan Group brought Charriol to the country — the first country in Asia to carry the brand. Since then, Charriol’s cable motif watches and bracelets have become a statement piece among Filipinos, attesting to the brand’s universal appeal and Philippe Charriol’s deep appreciation of culture. Charriol, the…
By Joanne Rae M. Ramirez Margaret Thatcher was once quoted as saying, “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” Of course, the reverse may be said as well, but coming from Maggie Thatcher, those words carry weight, a lot of weight.…
Rachel Louise Peters does not simply walk into a room…she glides into one. By VIC S. SEVILLA | Photography by DIX PEREZ When the elevator doors open and she steps out in a pair of jeans and shirt into the corridor of the fourth floor of Shangri-La at the…
A woman's confidence and trust in herself is enhanced by knowing she is beautiful. But the true foundation of her self-assurance and the secret to what keeps her standing tall is what lies underneath the surface. (Students of The Foundation for Professional Training, Inc.) Luxury accessory maker Charriol knows this…
"A news item caught my eye; it said that a storm was going to hit Luzon tonight, and I immediately texted our managing editor Paolo Dela Cruz. And I told Paolo, please pray for good weather tonight. And in a heartbeat, he texted back, 'Don't worry, Joanne — we will…
We know the rule: invest in classic yet versatile wardrobe pieces then accessorize to your heart’s content to spruce up the look. For a woman in this day and age, it’s essential to learn to accessorize like a pro! Whether it's necklaces, bangles, earrings or bracelets we're talking about, getting…
“So Alex, how does it feel to be the only man in a room full of really powerful women?†jests Malu Francisco, marketing communications manager of Store Specialists Inc., Philippe Charriol International’s international trainer Alexander Jentes. “Good!†was all the otherwise conversational gentleman could say, as the flush on his cheeks…