The following story was published on Inquirer RED’s April 2022 issue and has been edited for length and clarity. Officine Universelle Buly finds a home in Manila, bringing with it
What does branded apparel have to do with high-end restaurants? At face value, not very much, but in this pandemic, it’s a show of support for long-time restaurateur friends affected
Univers, the high-end fashion boutique, has opened a branch that is, quite literally, a universe all its own.
It’s a fantasy for many. To be left unchecked in some designer store, after the doors are locked, to roam the aisles, try on the goods and slyly admire yourself in the mirror.
Less-conspicuous luxury brands are also on the rise in the Philippines
The storied Parisian patisserie Laduree, known for its scrumptious macaron, will open its first shop in the Philippines on July 19 at 8 Rockwell in Makati City. Mark “Jappy” Gonzalez,
If one still needed proof that the Philippines is already on the radar of high-end brands, one got it last Friday night. The chairperson and managing director of Comme des Garçons flew to Manila Friday morning, checked out its store at Univers, and went around the high-end malls.
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