MINT Debuts at Philippine Fashion Week 2012

Homegrown brand MINT celebrates its 10^th year in the fashion retail industry as it opens Philippine Fashion Week at the SMX Convention Center. MINT kicks-off the fashion party presenting its latest collection and its newest endorsers: Xian Lim, Sam Pinto, and Gerald Anderson.

NARS Brings the Spirit of Andy Warhol in the Philippines

Pop art pioneer, filmmaker, and publisher, Andy Warhol was one of the most important visual artists of the 20th century. He joked “art is whatever you can get away with.” A painting, a movie, a TV commercial, an album cover, or an interview with a movie star. For Andy, art could be anything, but whatever he did, he did it as if it were fine art. He made paintings with a photo booth and ‘Screen Tests’ – movies that barely moved. He made an 8-hour movie starring the Empire State Building. He changed the way we see the world.

Andy Warhol’s world has been inspiring François Nars for years. Now NARS introduces a limited edition collection in the spirit of Andy Warhol. From the formulas and shades to the packaging and names, every element of the collection evokes François Nars’ take on the cool, image-rich, character-laden world of Warhol.

Everybody is a Superstar. At least for 15 minutes.

NARS introduces a limited edition collections in the spirit of the iconic pop artist. From the formulas and shades to the packaging and names, every element of the NARS Andy Warhol Holiday 2012 Collection and Color Collection evoke Nars’ take on the cool, image-rich, character-laden world of Warhol. 

NARS Andy Warhol Collections

Pond's Supports the 25th PMAP Reunion

The Pond’s and PMAP Partnership

Pond's Philippines is partnering with the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) for their newest holiday campaign. To kick-start, Pond’s co-presents one of the most iconic reunion bashes to date, The Grand Reunion: 25 Years Of PMAP that will be held on November 5, 2012 at the Marriott Hotel, Manila.

For this grand homecoming, Pond’s lends its full support to PMAP, aligning with the association’s goal of highlighting Filipina talent and beauty. This grand anniversary bash joins together Pond’s and PMAP as the PMAP members revel in the association’s rich and colorful history, commemorate its milestones, and push the industry forward through a one-of-a-kind reunion party.

Prelude To Party Time

This PMAP Anniversary party jumpstarts the festivities of the holiday season, and Pond’s presence assures that all Filipinas—whether top model or not—are ready for such momentous events. With its most revolutionary formulation in anti-aging to date—Intelligent Pro Cell Complex™ in Pond’s Age Miracle, Pond’s gets women ready for any get-together.

Giving the skin the chance to boost its renewal power, Pond’s Age Miracle is an unmatched skin solution that turns back time.* It combines the power of up to six bio-actives and the natural processes of skin to comprehensively ensure that age simply cannot catch up. 

Filipina Beauty For The Holidays

PMAP’s top faces know as much and understand the importance of making “beautiful, memorable statements” via a face care regimen that works. They know that looking one’s best involves prep and preening, using products that are effective, accessible, and affordable.

Successful women in PMAP’s star-studded roster include a bevy of beauties who defy age with their timelessness and radiance. Stunners like Tweetie De Leon Gonzales, Apples Aberin, Ornussa Cadness, Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez, Marilen Faustino-Montenegro, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo make up Pond’s-PMAP’s “Magic 6.” They all know how to work it in their respective fields. These lovely ladies represent the message Pond’s Age Miracle wants to convey: that it’s possible to look even more beautiful now than one ever did before.

As the yuletide season draws near, the same solution for looking one’s best now is available for everyone through Pond’s Age Miracle. 

Swarovski in Manila

          Premier global fashion brand Swarovski presents the Swarovski Watch Collection 2012, its first-ever chronograph collection to reach Manila that showcases new and elegant timepieces that add sparkle to your everyday life.

“We’re really looking forward to sharing Swarovski’s latest watch collection to the Philippine market because we know that we share with them the passion for aesthetically unique products and designs. Filipinos are known to be very fashionable and we’re certain that these watches will complement their style,” said Chris Neff, Swarovski’s head of emerging markets in Southeast Asia.

“Nowadays, chronographs are not only used to tell time.  They are also worn as essential fashion pieces to complete one’s look. And we are proud to say that whether you prefer elegant, fun, or sporty, Swarovski’s new watch collection has one for you,” said Emerson Yao, managing director of Lucerne, the exclusive distributor of Swarovski in the Philippines.

Swarovski’s Watch Collection 2012 includes new lines, new colors and new pieces that will meet your expectations and go with your style. Octea Chrono presents in two new trendy colors: anthracite and fuchsia. This stylish chronograph mixes round and linear elements and has the trademark combination of crystals and straps. It also features a unidirectional bezel made of a single piece of crystal. Its second counter, one of the three counters found on the dial, is circled by pavé crystals. Octea Chrono’s rubber strap is also adorned with six Crystal Silver Night or Fuchsia Diamond Touch Light crystals which complete its sporty yet feminine look.

Also in the collection is the Octea Sport line, which is now available in white rose-gold. It also has the same unidirectional bezel made of white ceramic. Its rubber strap with white ceramic elements also adds a sleek and modern appeal. For those who prefer a burst of color, this line is also available in ocean blue and lilac with rubber straps embellished with blue zircon and Light Amethyst Intensive Diamond Touch Light crystals.

Included in this year’s Swarovski Watch Collection is a completely new range called Lovely Crystals. It features five playful and chic watches which come in white, black or magenta and have either stainless steel or calfskin leather as bracelet. However, its most eye-catching feature is its bezel is speckled with 16 zirconian crystals that move in a circular motion with the movement of the wrist.

           

The best-selling Elis Mini range also has two additions which are included in the latest collection: Elis Mini Silk Diamond Touch Light and Elis Lady Provence Lavender Diamond Touch Light. Among the other pieces, these two are the only chronographs with a pyramidal square case. They also stand out as both feature sparkling Crystal Mesh straps that make them exude an appeal of elegance, luxury and femininity.

With its Watch Collection 2012, Swarovski once again proves that it has mastered the art of providing innovative, stylish and high quality chronographs that meet its loyal consumers’ desire for adornment and delight.

Tattoo Black - Globe's Premium Mobile Broadband

Recently at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City, Globe Philippines launched the future of broadband technology with Tattoo Black, combining the fastest speed powered by Long Term Evolution (LTE) and unparalleled customer service exclusively from Tattoo, the Philippines’ most preferred broadband.

“Tattoo Black is the future of broadband technology. This is a premium mobile broadband stick that is powered by LTE for Internet connection at break-neck speed and with the best overall broadband performance. On top of the speed, Tattoo Black redefines your broadband experience as it comes with unparalleled customer service plus exclusive perks and freebies,” explains Dong Ronquillo, Head of Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business.

Subscribers of Tattoo Black, the premium mobile broadband stick in the market, are sure to enjoy break-neck speed in Internet connectivity, priority handling in stores for ultimate customer satisfaction and exclusive discounts and freebies for a broadband experience like no other.

Tattoo Black comes at Plan 1799 and the Tattoo Black Elite at Plan 2499.

Subscribers of Tattoo Plan 1799 get a free USB stick that runs at speeds of up to 28 Mbps. Upgrade your device to a Superstick for a minimum additional charge of only P150 a month. The Tattoo Superstick serves as a personal Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) that could connect up to five devices. Tattoo Black Plan 1799 subscribers will also enjoy discounts at partner establishments plus nationwide concierge assistance.

Tattoo Black Elite Plan 2499 boasts of speeds of up to 42 Mbps and a host of premium services including a dedicated hotline, priority handling in stores and a personal relationship manager, complimentary tickets to Tattoo events, priority reservation on Globe handset and tablet devices and 24/7 personal concierge service.

Globe was first to introduce 4G technology in the Philippines in 2009  with the deployment of its Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) network. During the same year, Globe together with SingTel, began testing 4G LTE in the country with speeds of up to 100 mbps. Last year, Globe launched its 4G Evolved High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) network.

Key commercial and residential areas in Makati are the first to enjoy the speed and reliability of the Globe 4G LTE as the country’s premier financial and business district posts the highest mobile traffic at any given time.

“By end October, we would have fired up close to 50 sites in Makati and we are confident to hit 100 sites by end of the year. We are aggressively expanding quickly to cover more areas and select regions in the country so that more and more people will experience the Tattoo 4G LTE difference which is a cut above the rest,” Ronquillo adds.

Tattoo has sustained leadership in the Philippine broadband industry with sustained double-digit revenue expansion driven by rising internet usage as a result of the popularity of social networking sites and the growing affordability of tablets, PCs and laptops.

For the 1^st half of the year, Tattoo posted a 22% growth in subscriber base compared to the same period last year and 13% year-on-year revenue growth.

From 2007 to 2011, Tattoo has grown by an average of 99% per year in subscriber base and 84% per year in service revenues.

With the entry of Tattoo Black, Tattoo cements its formidable position as the most preferred broadband in the Philippines.

   

Be among the first to experience the speed and unparalleled service of Tattoo Black as it hits the stores on October 28, 2012!  Register now at www.tattoo.globe.com.ph or visit any Globe store nearest you.

Collezione & Jericho Rosales Promote Genuine Filipino Artistry

When it comes to Philippine style, no other retail brand has enough rightful claim of being the pioneer than Collezione. Since 1972, the heritage brand has provided Filipinos with outstanding and durable shirts, matching (at times surpassing) the quality and designs of its higher-end foreign counterparts. Today, Collezione C2 celebrates its 40^th year by presenting a striking new collection heralded by bold statements and even bolder representation. 

“Collezione C2 will continue to innovate and find creative ways to promote Genuine Filipino Artistry by generating unique, exceptional and relevant designs that showcase and celebrate what’s best about the Filipinos of today,” says Mr. Joey Qua, President  of Collezione C2.

Childhood memories and local scenes have given the new collection of Collezione C2 a sense of nostalgia mixed with a modern aura that’s perfect for the season. Drawing inspiration from seemingly mundane, everyday sights like Maya birds, Gumamela and the Carabao, the brand’s newest designers have come up with pieces that will usher in a striking fashion collection for Filipinos. Collezione C2’s Menswear Creative Director Noel Crisostomo and Collezione C2’s Womenswear Creative Director Stef Sarmiento-Valdez have given a new spark to our local fashion scene by incorporating digital prints that highlight the most remarkable sights and experiences in the Philippines which are found juxtaposed in razor-sharp dresses and separates. To bring in color to the designs, Philippine festivals such as Ati-atihan and Maskara along with the stunning Makati skyline and the ever-present Jeepney were proponents in creating a vivid contrast to the new Collezione C2 shape of fashion modernity.

Yet the most remarkable highlight of Collezione C2’s most recent collection is the revival of its unwavering legacy. “Since we are celebrating the 40th year of Collezione, we want to highlight the key logo, the brand's original emblem,” explains Noel Crisostomo, inspired by many childhood recollections for the brand’s iconic trademark. “I wore Collezione when I was a toddler, and I still vividly remember the key logo on my chest,” adds Stef Sarmiento-Valdez, putting the remarkable insignia on everything from piqued shirts to desirous evening accessories. This perfect setting is where the Philippines’ most iconic retail brand and the Filipino’s best-loved leading man have crossed, which in turn has signaled a new fashion direction that is cutting edge, collectable, and yet timeless.

With a face that has captured the hearts of Filipinos, Jericho Rosales’ endearing passion and confidence is a fixture in several Asian television shows. An enduring actor, a sportsman, an adventurer, a philanthropist, and an acclaimed singer-songwriter—through the years, he remains a constant reminder that excellence can be achieved with a balance of goodwill and success as long as one is anchored with a strong sense of faith and is done with a spirit of fashion, art and nationalism.

These for sure are bolder times for Collezione, reaching an age when life actually begins at 40. Armed with a new collection that upholds the country's dynamic move forward and a new face that reminds everyone of the enduring values that Filipinos hold true, just like its inception 40 years ago, Collezione still holds the key to Philippine fashion greatness.