Longchamp presents Fall/Winter 2022 Collection
FOR the Longchamp Fall/Winter 2022 ready-to-wear collection, Creative Director Sophie Delafontaine draws from the sporty and cocooning ambiances of winter in the Alps. The collection includes pieces such as reversible gilets, blousons, coats, and quilted miniskirts. Meanwhile, the cocooning section features warm-colored plaid jackets, suits, dresses, and sweaters. Being Longchamp, the collection of course also features a new line of bags to match the season. Longchamp is exclusively available at Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Cebu, Greenbelt 5 and Rustans.com.
New Balance releases Grey Day 2022 Collection
NEW Balance is celebrating Grey Day, its annual celebration of its classic and famous grey colorway. This year, the sneaker brand is coming out with three new models in different shades of grey: the 57/40, the XC-72 and the 327. To take a look at the new Grey Day line of sneakers, visit the New Balance stores in Powerplant Mall, Glorietta, Trinoma, Cebu, Bonifacio High Street, Alabang Town Center, and Ermita or join the Viber community: http://bit.ly/NBPHViber.
Uniqlo launches campaign for a better world
GLOBAL apparel retailer Uniqlo announced the launch of Join: The Power of Clothing, a global campaign to support activities for a better world. The campaign kicked off in Japan on July 1. The aim of the campaign is to encourage customers to be a part of the environmental sustainability activities that Uniqlo conducts. The two main initiatives, conducted at both physical and online Uniqlo stores, are “Buy and Join” and “Learn and Join,” which raise awareness among customers of global problems such as ocean pollution, and inspire action to make the world a better place. As part of the campaign, Uniqlo will sell products made with 100% recycled fibers (plush toys, pocketable bags, T-shirts), featuring designs with Doraemon Sustainability Mode, the Uniqlo Global Sustainability Ambassador. Uniqlo parent company, Fast Retailing, will donate up to $1 million to the Nippon Foundation to support activities that reduce ocean waste, by donating the profits of sales of the campaign items: products made with recycled materials and Blue Cycle Jeans. Uniqlo has also opened a special website where visitors can learn about environmental issues and take action. The site includes messages from Uniqlo Global Brand Ambassadors and a video with LifeWear Special Ambassador Haruka Ayase outlining some of the brand’s sustainability focus areas. There is also a wide range of special content to learn about ocean-related issues, including an interview with biological oceanographer Ryota Nakajima, a talk with Yoko Koga on reducing the use of plastics in everyday life, and an interview with environmental specialist Dr. Keith Alverson.
Escada celebrates jet-set lifestyle
THIS season luxury apparel brand Escada focuses on modern and contemporary looks that celebrate an elegant, jet-set lifestyle. New items are coming out from both Escada and Escada Sport. Key pieces from both lines showcase soft and structured tailoring in classic neutrals and ultra-wearable essentials, from timeless separates to elegant evening wear. Escada and Escada Sport’s 2022 collection are available at the Escada boutique at Greenbelt 5, Makati.
M&S’s activewear line now at Glorietta
MARKS & SPENCER’S (M&S) Goodmove, the brand’s in-house activewear line for women, has just arrived at the M&S Glorietta branch. The products, made from lightweight sustainable recycled polyester, are designed to feel like a second skin. The collection was created with performance in mind, and there are pieces for walking, running, strength training, and gym workouts. The leggings and tops offer clever innovations such as moisture-wicking, quick-dry and breathable fabrications. Shop in-store and earn Loyalty points via the M&S Philippines Viber Community at bit.ly/MSPH-VC.
Rustan’s celebrates health in July
THIS July, Rustan’s encourages customers to remember the timeless motto “health is wealth,” by offering time-limited wellness promos and activities. Customers can channel their inner Poseidon with Speedo and get a Speedo swimming wristwatch for every single receipt worth P4,000, and a waterproof bag for every single receipt worth P6,000. Adidas, Champion, Converse, Hoka, New Balance, and Nike offer discounts of up to 50% off on selected items. On top of discounts, Nike patrons can also get a Swoosh headband for every single receipt purchase worth P1,500. Train with innovative sports apparel from Under Armour, and get 50% off on selected items, as well as an Under Armour water bottle, shaker bottle, or socks for every single receipt purchase worth P1,500. Jack Nicklaus golf gear is 50% off this month. Shoppers will get a Banz’s Sunhat with every minimum purchase of P1,500 worth of Banz products. Get a Cartridge Filter Pump by Intex with every purchase of any participating Intex product. Ensembles from Crane and Mommy Hugs are 10% off. Healthguard items are available with discounts of up to 40%. Euky Bear Cough & Cold Remedies and essential oils are 10% off. Rustan’s The Beauty Source (RTBS) is also participating, offering Heathcote & Ivory, Fruit Works, and Palmer’s products with a 10% discount. Selected fragrances from Giorgio Armani and Viktor&Rolf are at 10% off. Get exclusive gifts and offers for up to 10% off from beauty brands like Stila, L’Occitane, Acca Kappa, Sisley and Diptyque, and many more. These are just some of the specials available at Rustan’s for the whole month of July. In addition to the discounts and gifts, the department store will present special setups highlighting fitness and wellness products at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-La Plaza from July 16-31. It will also host Karatedo and Gymnastics Workshop by Madison for youngsters on July 31 at 2 p.m. The workshop is on a first come first serve basis and can accommodate up to 20 kids.
UP Diliman students win L’Oreal Brandstorm
THREE students from the University of the Philippines – Diliman won this year’s L’Oréal Brandstorm, a global innovation competition. The innovative idea of Roque Mercado, Kara Santiago, and Julianne Ong of “Roque, Paper, Sisters” won the best pitch in the Green Track, granting them the all-expense-paid three-month entrepreneurial internship at L’Oréal Group global headquarters in Paris. The team of three college students pitched the idea of Pocket Block it! Dissolving Sunscreen Wipes under the Green (Sustainability) Track which challenges participants to invent the next dimension of sustainable beauty. The product idea of Dissolving Sunscreen Wipes are sunscreen sheets that dissolve through contact with the heat and natural oils of the skin and are packaged in refillable post-consumer recycled plastic pods. This stemmed from the team’s realization that while there is a universal need for sunscreen, there are also gaps in the current market where consumers are forced to compromise between effectivity, convenience, and sustainability. With the theme “Disrupt Beauty 2030,” Brandstorm 2022 drew record-breaking participation, with more than 83,000 youth from 65 countries registered, as well earning official certification by EFMD Global as an online learning course. Nine teams representing Argentina, France, Germany-Austria, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, the United States, and the Philippines advanced to the finals after 20 weeks of intense competition at both the local and international levels. At the end of the competition, three teams representing the Inclusion, Green, and Tech Tracks were selected as Brandstorm 2022 winners. As part of their entrepreneurship, the winners will continue to develop projects with support from L’Oréal.
Bicol trade fair at Shangri-La Plaza
A TOTAL of 63 Bicolano micro, small and medium enterprises are joining the Orgulo kan Bikol-Regional Fair on July 6-10 at the Grand Atrium of the Shangri-La Plaza mall in Mandaluyong. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office 5, the fair is an opportunity for Bicol’s home-grown entrepreneurs to promote their products and expand their networks. Handcrafted wearable and home items and food items like pili nut confections, pinangat, Bicol Express, ginger, turmeric, moringa and lemon grass brew will be available at the fair.
