luxury

In Perfect Harmony: Longines Symphonette

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…

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Sting and Chris Botti Tour Manila in Volvo

World-renowned jazz trumpeter Chris Botti and rock legend Sting cruised around Manila in their March 2016 tour in the dynamic Volvo XC60 SUV and All-New Volvo 7-seater XC90 SUV. Volvo - whose signature features are its uncluttered design and a combination of power, fuel efficiency and advanced technology - was…

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Panerai in Genève

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"…

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BMW Revs Up with the all-new 7 Series

You don't have to be a luxury vehicle expert or car aficionado to appreciate BMW's latest innovation that has finally made its way to Manila. BMW proudly presents the best from its flagship BMW 7 Series. With BMW, luxury isn't limited to sleek silhouettes, fine leather or glossy finishes. It covers…

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If the Shoe Fits

Shoe lovers had the opportunity to discover first-hand the shoemaking process for Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo’s signature design, the Varina. A master craftsman was flown in from Florence, Italy for an exclusive showcase, The Art of Shoemaking. The shoemaking demonstration kicked off with a private cocktail event at Rustan’s…

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Pearl Harbor

A thanksgiving for the past and a homage to a continuing tradition of excellence and beauty, this year’s gala of Jewelmer Joaillerie gala celebrated over three decades of history through an intimate gathering at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila. A spectacle of jewelry was followed by the launch…

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A Lesson on Luxury

Text by JOSE PAOLO DELA CRUZ | Photography BY MAU AGUASIN | Creative direction by CHINO CORRALES | In the words of Victor Hugo, “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.” So it rang true when Manila opened its doors in the mid ’90s to one of fashion’s…

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STYLE STARS: Michael B. Jordan and Terrence Howard in Piaget

Terrence Howard and Michael B. Jordan were some of the Hollywood celebrities recognized during the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards Night. Hailed as ‘Entertainer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture’ for his role in Creed, Michael B. Jordan looked dapper in his…

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Tamara Comolli: Color Me Bright

By GIANCARLO LUIGI ROJAS | Dressed simply yet elegantly, Tamara Comolli smiles with radiance as she enters the room for my one-on-one interview with her. She greets me with a warm kiss on the cheek. Starting the conversation, she talks to me about her jewelry line that is carried by Rustan’s…

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