Morocco in Manila
Rustan’s, in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Philippines and the Moroccan National Tourism Office, unveiled the grand festival called Morocco Kingdom of Light at Rustan’s flagship store in Makati…
(CARRYALL) THE LOOK
From tiny bags you could have passed for a wallet, tastes have moved on to XXL bags — really scaled-up bags that carry everything but the kitchen sink. A glimpse of this bag trend was…
(CARRYALL) THE LOOK
From tiny bags you could have passed for a wallet, tastes have moved on to XXL bags — really scaled-up bags that carry everything but the kitchen sink. A glimpse of this bag trend was…
Toast to the return of Grand Wine Experience
In wine pairing, the generally accepted rule is that reds are to be paired with “dark” food like red meat, while whites are ideal with light fares like fish and salads. “It’s still a good…
On the radar
Slimline sunglasses, according to Elle Magazine, are having a moment right now, and “It Girls” are wearing the rage with Miu Miu and Versace in tow, among other iconic brands. But for stalwarts of the…
What’s next for retail, according to two futurists
In her crisp British accent, Emma Chiu, who is described as a “leading authority on intelligence forecasts,” asked: “When you think about the future of retail, what comes to mind first? Do you think about…
Manila in the fabric of fashion
There really are endless ways to play around with fashion — and for brands, local and international, that have established their presence in popular culture, the challenge is how to stay relevant. This style-watcher has…
Malcolm Gladwell explains what makes the new generation tick
How are people interacting with the world today? Renowned Canadian writer and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell, as keynote speaker of SM Supermalls’ Tenant-Partners Summit held on Monday, 4 September, posed this question to explain how…
More than ‘ladies who lunch’
There was vivid energy that filled the Pool House at Grand Hyatt that day — it wasn’t just the orange and purple coats, either, but the brilliant ladies who talked about the work they do…
Spicy in the morning: A Seoul food trip
It’s a good thing everything we ever ate in Seoul, Korea, was good because half the time we could not even decipher the menu. After encountering a particularly grumpy driver who took us to our…