The concept of a signature, bespoke fragrance will cease to be the exclusive domain of the affluent few when luxury London perfumer Jo Malone opens its first door in Manila today, Oct. 9, at Greenbelt 5, Makati.
As the world-famous Japanese brand Maisen opens tomorrow, Lifestyle finds out why this breaded pork is different, why Suyen Corp. is diversifying to food brands–and that Bench is not being sold to SM.
AS SOON as a gaggle of female guests caught a whiff of Isla Paloma, Bench’s newest scent by Monica Urquijo, one of them summed up the experience: “Amoy mestiza” (smells
THERE’S no way to sugarcoat just how the port congestion in Manila hurts—and continues to affect—retail and other businesses that rely on imports. But just how much it is
Fashion retail icon Ben Chan had a first-time experience last week in Aoyama, Tokyo, that had nothing to do with style or clothes. In the kitchen of Maisen, the restaurant
With the recent opening of Republic of Fritz Hansen’s flagship store in Manila, collectors of such iconic furniture pieces as the Egg, Drop, Ro and Ant don’t have to travel
Suyen Corp., responsible for bringing some of the top international brands to the Philippines, continues to add exciting global names to its successful retail brand, Bench. Among the new ones are Naked & Famous, See Concept, Rivieras, Eastland, Opening Ceremony and Swear London.
Ben Chan’s thoughts and the secrets to his success, revealed in an exclusive e-mail interview from Europe. Excerpts:
The scene was typical of global fashion brands’ events. There were a supermodel, pop stars, actors, top bloggers and celebrities on the front row.
The pillars of business and society and other powerful A-listers were welcomed by First Life president and CEO Peter Coyiuto to his company’s hot series of business forums at Manila Polo Club in Makati.
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