ENJOY AN EGGS-TRAORDINARY EASTER AT RICHMONDE HOTEL ILOILO!

This Holy Week, you can retreat to a serene sanctuary in Iloilo City and enjoy a relaxing vacation amidst stylish interiors, modern amenities, and gracious service. Melt stress and worries away as you take time out from work and chores, put your feet up, and take time to rest and reflect at the city’s premier world-class hotel within the cosmopolitan township of Iloilo Business Park. Richmonde Hotel Iloilo offers all these and more with its amazing EGGS-TRAORDINARY EASTER promotion. Holiday at the hotel from March 23 to April 2, 2018 and savor the plush coziness and luxurious space of Richmonde’s well-appointed rooms with nightly HOLY WEEK ROOM RATES at only PhP 4,300 nett for a Deluxe Room, PhP 4,800 nett for a Premier Room, and PhP 8,300 nett for a One-Bedroom Suite, which is equipped with a living room, a dining area, walk-in closet, powder room, bathtub, and separate shower. All rates come with a hearty breakfast buffet for two adults and two children 5 years old and below at The Granary, Wi-Fi access, and use of the Fitness Center’s gym and delightful pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip while soaking the summer sun and marveling at the scenic view of the city.

From March 29 to April 1, wake up to a relaxed and laid-back EASTER WEEKEND BREAKFAST BUFFET. There’s no need to rush to catch your first meal of the day because we’re extending breakfast until 12 nn! That’s 6 hours of buffet service starting at 6am so you can sleep in or have a more leisurely meal with the family. For walk-ins, breakfast buffet is priced at PhP 675nett. Children 6 to 12 years old get 50% discount and children 5 and below eat for free.

On Easter Sunday, take the little ones to Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s KIDS’ DAY OUT for an awesome afternoon filled with poolside fun and surprises! The Easter Sunday Kiddie Party happens on April 1, 2018 at from 1pm to 8pm at the 7/F function rooms and Pool Bar. Exciting party treats include a filling snack buffet, swimming pool access, magic and bubble show, photo booth, loot bags, an Easter egg hunt, a chance to win in the raffle, and so much more. Tickets are priced at PhP 895 nett per child and PhP 650 nett for the accompanying adult.

For inquiries and reservations, call Richmonde Hotel Iloilo at (6333) 328 7888. For room bookings, contact Room Reservations direct at 0917-5809642 or send an email to rhireservations@richmondehotel.com.ph. Bookings may also be made online at www.richmondehoteliloilo.com.ph.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo is located at Megaworld Boulevard cor. Enterprise Road, Iloilo Business Park, Mandurriao, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines. Be updated with the hotel’s promos and offerings at the hotel’s official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/RichmondeHotelIoilo, and Instagram (@Richmonde.RHI) and Twitter (@Richmonde_RHI) accounts.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s Deluxe Twin Room 

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s One-Bedroom Suite

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s The Granary 

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo’s Pool Bar

HOLY WEEK RETREAT AT MAKATI DIAMOND RESIDENCES

Have a meaningful staycation at Makati Diamond Residences this Holy Week. Feel at home in the well-appointed rooms, enjoy family fun activities and bond over a bountiful Easter Brunch Buffet.


Holy Week Staycation
Get comfortable in our larger standard rooms with special features including a fully-equipped kitchenette, a complimentary mini bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi and local city calls. For a more luxurious accommodation, avail of a suite that provides additional living space as well as a washer & dryer unit. Access the health club amenities, including our 24-hour gym, daily TRX classes at the TRX studio, and an indoor lap pool. Inspire the chef in you and participate in a cooking demonstration, or visit the inflatable play area, arts and crafts station, and more. Enjoy the privilege of a 20% discount on the Easter Brunch Buffet. Book a room with breakfast for two at ₱5,800 net per night for the 41sqm Studio or ₱7,800 net per night for the larger 64sqm One Bedroom Suite. Room only packages start at ₱5,000 net per night. The Holy Week room package is available from March 24 to April 1, 2018. This offer is exclusive to local residents and foreigners with ACR I-Card certification.

Easter Brunch Buffet
Hop your way over to Alfred this Easter and have a bountiful brunch buffet with your family and friends. Sumptuous selections include grilled lamb chops, smoked beef brisket, seafood paella, and more. Easter Brunch Buffet is on April 1, 2018, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and is priced at Php 2,000 net for adults and 50% off for children 6 to 12 years old.


Book your reservations now! Call (02) 317-0999 or email reservations@makatidiamond.com for room reservations and dine@makatidiamond.com for a table at the Easter Brunch Buffet. Visit www.makatidiamond.com for the complete details and other hotel offers.


Makati Diamond Residences is located at 118 Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City 1229. For more information, contact +63 2 317 0999 or visit www.makatidiamond.com or email reservations@makatidiamond.com. Check facebook.com/MakatiDiamondResidences or follow @makatidiamondresidences on Instagram for more updates.

A|X ARMANI EXCHANGE SPRING-SUMMER 2018

Men

Urban attitude with a denim soul. The collection for next Spring-Summer is devoted to young people who live in big cities. Urban vibes rule and sportswear is redefined to give it a strong, fashionable character: bold, maxi-logo T-shirts, and hoodies are freely paired with leggings with an Eastern flavour. Blue is present in all its various shades, and across the unusual combinations of materials and fabrics. The palette also includes black and white, military green, and pop and fluorescent colours. Urban spirit is also reflected in a series of refined pieces, always combined in a casual way for that Armani streetwear elegance. The collection is completed with looks reminiscent of American college style, with an air of preppy New York.

  

Women

The A|X Armani Exchange woman prefers short dresses for Spring-Summer, for a look that’s feminine and fresh. This season also contains influences from the world of sportswear, but in an active, casual style. Maxi-logo T-shirts—cropped or with slogans—are combined with leggings belonging to a wardrobe that merges the world of athletics with that of leisure. The processing of the fabrics reinforces this crossover, that lies at the heart of the collection: they are slubbed or enriched with graphics and appliqué, and much use has been made of devoré. Color blocking, summer floral prints, and designs inspired by murals, as well as fun contrasts, characterise the whole collection. Metallic shimmer, banding, and piping are some of the details that define a silhouette that is young, bold, and vibrant. Denim also features here, with the ever-present skinny jeans, as well as baggier styles, models with flared legs, and versions with dégradé washes.

In the Philippines, Armani Exchange is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Glorietta 4, Power Plant Mall, Shangri-La Plaza, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao. Follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.

TOMMY HILFIGER PARTNERS WITH FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONS MERCEDES-AMG PETRONAS MOTORSPORT

The multi-year deal brings the Tommy Hilfiger brand back to the world of Formula One for the first time in 17 years, as the Official Clothing Apparel Partner for the four-time World Champions Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.

Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp. [NYSE: PVH], announces it has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with four-time Formula One World Champions Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. Starting in the 2018 season, Tommy Hilfiger will be the Official Clothing Apparel Partner of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, building on the sport sponsorship heritage that Tommy Hilfiger has embraced since first founding his brand. The partnership with the world’s top Formula One team and leading automobile innovator underscores Tommy Hilfiger’s vision to continuously elevate and expand the brand in key markets for the next generation of Tommy Hilfiger consumers.

 “From the first time I attended a Formula One race, I was completely fascinated by the world of motorsports,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “To be re-entering this arena with World Champions Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and their number one team is an incredible way to fuse fashion and Formula One. I recognize the passion, spirit, and drive that the entire Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team shows at every race, and these shared qualities are why I’m excited to partner with them for the upcoming seasons.”

For the past four Formula One seasons, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport has won both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ World Championships, with the team’s British racing driver Lewis Hamilton winning his fourth World Championship title in 2017 and Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas taking third place.

Under the long-term partnership, Tommy Hilfiger will be the Official Clothing Apparel Partner, supplying travel and team kits, as well as office and hospitality apparel for the more than 1,500 individuals who make up the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team. The Tommy Hilfiger logo will be featured on the team’s 2018 race cars, which will be revealed on February 22, 2018 at the Silverstone track in the United Kingdom, as well as inside the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport pit garage and other trackside assets.

“The exciting partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport is a celebration of our shared commitment to keep technology and innovation at the core of our business,” said Daniel Grieder, CEO Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe. “We take pride in partnering with organizations that are the best in their industries and share our passion to attract and retain the best-in-class teams. We are excited to leverage the incredible reach that Formula One has worldwide as we continue to build on our brand’s global recognition and bring Tommy Hilfiger to new audiences.”

“We are delighted to welcome Tommy Hilfiger to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport and back to the world of Formula One,” said Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. “It is always exciting to embark on a new partnership, particularly when it touches such a key area of our team’s image; I am positive that it will energize our brand and bring a new spin to how we are perceived from next season. We are excited to see how Tommy Hilfiger will dress the team this season and to showcase their exciting plans to the fans of Formula One.”

Photographed by Mikael Jansson, the integrated Tommy Hilfiger men’s collection and campaign celebrates the fusion of fashion and Formula One, where Tommy Hilfiger and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport share a pioneering spirit and drive to succeed as one powerful team. The exclusive video teasers, print, online, and out of home media placements will break globally in Spring 2018 and will be supported by unique consumer activations that continue to bring the brand’s unique perspective on sport, entertainment and pop culture to life around the world. The Tommy Hilfiger men’s campaign will run alongside the brand’s dedicated women’s advertising, which also fuses elements of speedracing with fashion, and features Gigi Hadid, international supermodel and global brand ambassador for Tommy Hilfigerwomen’s.

The Tommy Hilfigerbrand heritage is closely linked to working with pop culture and sports icons. Tommy Hilfiger’s history with Formula One began with the sponsorship of the Lotus team between 1991 and 1994. In 1998, Tommy Hilfigerbecame the first non-automotive brand to sponsor Ferrari, with the iconic American designer creating the uniforms for the team, which included seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher and British racing driver Eddie Irvine. In the ‘90s, Hilfiger was also one of the first designers to blend fashion and celebrity, and he became a pioneer in the industry by dressing young artists such as Aaliyah, Mark Ronson, and Usher; and featuring musicians such David Bowie and Beyoncé in his advertising campaigns. In recent years, Tommy Hilfiger has established inspiring partnerships with international tennis champion Rafael Nadal, international supermodel Gigi Hadid, and award-winning musician/producer duo The Chainsmokers, reflecting its commitment to broaden the Tommy Hilfigerbrand’s reach and connect with the next generation of consumers.

Friends and followers of the brand are invited to join the conversation on social media using #WhatsYourDrive and the handles @TommyHilfiger and @MercedesAMGF1.

           

ABOUT TOMMY HILFIGER

With a brand portfolio that includes Tommy Hilfigerand Tommy Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s most recognized premium designer lifestyle groups. Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality men’s tailored clothing and sportswear, women’s collection apparel and sportswear, kidswear, denim collections, underwear (including robes, sleepwear and loungewear), footwear, and accessories. Through select licensees, Tommy Hilfiger offers complementary lifestyle products such as eyewear, watches, fragrance, swimwear, socks, small leather goods, home goods, and luggage. The Tommy Jeansproduct line consists of jeanswear and footwear for men and women, accessories, and fragrance. Merchandise under the Tommy Hilfigerand Tommy Jeansbrands is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of Tommy Hilfigerand Tommy Jeans retail stores, leading specialty and department stores, select online retailers, and at tommy.com.

In the Philippines, Tommy Hilfiger is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., and is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central, Greenbelt 5, Kiss & Fly – NAIA Terminal 3, Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Cebu (childrenswear only), and Shangri-La Plaza Mall. Follow @ssilifeph on Instagram for more information.

LONGCHAMP Summer 2018 Collection

World-renowned for its leather goods, shoes and women's ready-to-wear clothing, Longchamp has designed a sophisticated, exotic summer collection for the modern, independent and cosmopolitan woman who appreciates French luxury by Longchamp.

Inspiration
A Rive Gauche resident's journey to the heart of Africa. From Rue des Beaux-Arts to Boulevard Saint-Germain, this gentle and bohemian woman – an artist or a gallery owner with bold elegance and natural charm – is exploring the world of tribal art, specifically indigenous art and cultures. The materials used and the graphic effects inspired by the grids and highlights typical of African painting and sculpture also serve as sources of inspiration.

Ready-to-Wear
Laid-back sophistication is what it's all about. The Longchamp woman teams a printed silk blouse with leather shorts. A safari jacket – with or without sleeves – in suede or cotton gabardine, complements a smooth leather patchwork skirt. Beautiful flowy dresses in dotted Swiss tulle or embroidered lace look even better when worn with a cropped suede jacket. The cropped jacket in woven fabric and lambskin boasts a resolutely contemporary look. The printed silk stole with leather fringing provides the perfect finishing touch to looks from the Summer 2018 collection. 

Leather, an iconic Longchamp material, comes in many different textures: velvety, smooth, printed, delicately woven into chevrons or fringed for a more casual feel. This lambskin leather is combined with feminine embroidered tulle, printed silk, textured jacquard or denim canvas.

Leather goods
Two bag designs epitomize Summer 2018 at Longchamp. The Madeleine bag has had a chic update inspired by indigenous art and cultures and now comes in an edgier version, incorporating different colors – nude and orange and honey and lilac – and materials – bullcalf leather, suede and vachetta – with detailing being given more emphasis for stylish effect. The Effrontée breaks with convention, playing up its sophisticated, rebellious feel. The chain strap and leather give this grainy-feel leather bag its rock and roll appeal.

Shoes
For its Summer 2018 collection, Longchamp has created a beautiful wooden-soled suede calfskin clog complete with an embossed weave or python print. Its expertise has also been used on some triple-strap flat sandals. Adorned with tiny 3D flowers, this designcomes in smooth leather as well. There are espadrilles with ankle straps and woven rope soles that positively glow with their pink gold metallic leather. Suede lace-up boots with open toes complete this unique look.

Colors
Shades of terracotta, burnt sienna, khaki, honey and limestone add warmth to delicate pastels including lilac, powder pink, aqua and pearl. These unusual combinations really lift blue denim, intense black and bright white.

Rustan’s VP for Store Planning and Expansion Michael Huang

Rustan’s Catherine Co and Angela Gamboa

The Summer 2018 collection from Longchamp extends an invitation to travel, offering women an opportunity to embrace different ethnic designs, crafts and traditions. 

Longchamp is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Cebu and Greenbelt 5.

WITH SWAROVSKI’S SPRING-SUMMER 2018 COLLECTION, COLOR IS AT ITS MOST BRILLIANT #BrillianceForAll

Spring Visuals - Butterflies

Spring Visuals - Rainbow

Swarovski’s Spring-Summer 2018 Crystal Rainbow Collection celebrates some of the brand’s most distinctive attributes, starring color expertise, modern glamour, and multifaceted femininity.

Through this collection that ensures #BrillianceforAll, Creative Director Nathalie Colin explores the range of emotions that color elicits. She has taken the theme of “Rainbow Paradise” as her starting point for a versatile collection that highlights Swarovski’s cut crystals’ ability to enhance gradations, tone-on-tone and color blocks of all kinds, from soft, delicate pastels to vivid and uplifting bright shades.

Spring Visuals - Butterflies

Spring Visuals - Butterflies 

Summer Visuals

Summer Visuals

  

“Each and every collection starts with a blank page and this season it is beautifully turned into a brilliant rainbow of colors. Vibrant, luminous, surprising, daring… color is a strong creative trigger for Swarovski. It is deeply rooted in our DNA and reflects notably in our extraordinary range of exclusive shades,” explains Colin.

Introduced this season, the Creative Director’s Collection epitomizes the brand’s know-how, infusing the whole SS18 Collection with its creative essence. Characterized by strong crystal appeal, bold silhouettes and impeccable craftsmanship, the Creative Director’s Collection features an eye-catching level of intricacy including spectacular stone setting, origami shaped flower, or multi-colored 3D orchids.

Alongside the Creative Director’s Collection, Swarovski keeps proposing easy-to-wear pieces that can dial up a woman’s look from every day to pure glamour in an instant. Cleverly editing trends, these pieces reflect the seasonal inspiration in a way women can easily curate to express their style, be it daring, timeless, romantic, or fashion-forward. Like in the Creative Director’s Collection, colors shine bright in brilliant rainbow hues, with eye-popping fuchsia, luminous yellow, tropical green, and true blue that set the rule for spring and summer.

While bold pieces and cocktail rings continue to make their mark, ultra-feminine jewelry is having its time. The accumulation of lots of small, delicate pieces worn together not only looks sleek, it feels very now. The SS18 “Rainbow Paradise” Collection is also marked by a contemporary balance of stylized natural motifs — butterflies’ accumulation in radiant color harmonies, dainty figurative bees, mysterious snakes — and more sleek, fluid, organic lines with fringes and asymmetry.

The game-changing Swarovski Remix Collection continues to offer endless possibilities for self-expression and receives a seasonal update with new motifs inspired by nature and symbolism, in golden and silver metal tones ideal for layering.

“Color has this magical power to send a message to your entourage, to inform about an emotion or on the contrary, to lift a dull mood, as a pop of red lipstick would. To me, wearing colorful jewelry is a way to express your personality and stand out. Somehow, it is a personal way to spread joy and positive vibes all around,” concludes Colin.

ABOUT SWAROVSKI

Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones, and created stones as well as finished products such as jewellery, accessories, and lighting. The Swarovski Crystal Business is run by the fifth generation of family members and has a global reach with approximately 2,800 stores in around 170 countries, more than 27,000 employees, and revenue of about 2.6 billion euros in 2016.

Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. In 2016, the Group generated revenue of about 3.37 billion euros and employed more than 32,000 people.

A responsible relationship with people and the planet is an integral part of Swarovski’s heritage. The global Swarovski Waterschool education programme has reached 461,000 children on the world’s greatest rivers, and the Swarovski Foundation, set up in 2013, works to support culture and creativity, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources to achieve positive social impact.

In the Philippines, Swarovski is available in Rustan's Makati, Rustan's Shangri-La, Rustan's Alabang Town Center, and Rustan's Ayala Cebu.  Swarovski is also available through boutiques owned and operated by Stores Specialists, Inc. located at Newport Mall, Robinson's Magnolia and TriNoma Mall, and The Podium Mall. Follow @ssilifeph and @rustansph on Instagram for more information.