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Style (08/12/24)


Shangri-La Plaza Mall has Olympics fever

SHANGRI-LA Plaza celebrates every Filipino athlete at the Olympics with a special showcase of Team Philippines’ Sinag Barong by designer Francis Libiran at the mall’s East Wing. Worn by Filipino Olympians at the Opening Ceremony, the barong features details celebrating the Philippines’ cultural heritage. Constructed using piña-jusi fabric, each outfit has a detachable silk organdy sling adorned with embroidered sun rays and patterns inspired by the Pintados, the pre-colonial tattooed warriors. The sling is also purposely placed near the wearer’s heart. The Sinag Barong is on view in an exhibit by event stylist Dave Sandoval. This display showcases the details and craftsmanship of Mr. Libiran’s design alongside an immersive visual experience celebrating the Philippine heritage. Meanwhile, the opening ceremony outfit is now available for pre-order at Shangri-La Plaza’s Francis Libiran branch. Apart from Mr. Libiran, Adidas Philippines also teamed up with the Philippine Olympic Committee to deck out Filipino athletes with sporty casual Village and Podium looks for 16 officially sponsored teams. The apparel, modeled by the likes of Mr. Yulo and Ms. Petecio, features bold fonts with striking line patterns and vibrant colors to capture the spirit and strength of Filipino sportsmanship. Shang has the exact Adidas Ultraboost 5 sneakers Mr. Yulo wore as he stood on the podium with his gold medals while singing the National Anthem. Pop over to Adidas at Shang to grab a pair (and a piece of Philippine sports history). Follow Shangri-La Plaza on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficial and on Instagram @shangrilaplazaofficial.


Ever Bilena rewards Olympics winners

Winning Filipino Olympians will receive support from the direct selling arm of local cosmetics company, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. Double Olympic Gold Medalist Carlos Yulo will be receiving P1 million worth of Ever Bilena Direct Sales business packages for his triumph in men’s gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Fellow athletes, boxers Nesthy Petecio and Aira Villegas, will receive P250,000 worth of business packages each for winning bronze in their respective weight categories, according to a Facebook post of Ever Bilena Direct Sales. Ever Bilena has a history of supporting Philippine sports, with a roster of athletes including pole-vaulter Ernest “EJ” Obiena, professional boxer Carl Jammes Martin, swimmer Jasmine Alkhaldi, wakeboarder Raphael Trinidad, chess prodigy Bince Rafael, and the SEA Games Gilas Pilipinas women’s basketball team. The company also remains a supporter of the National University Lady Bull Dogs, the UAAP’s record-holder for 100 consecutive victories. Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. awarded Olympic Gold medalist weighlifter Hidilyn Diaz with P1 million worth of business packages back in 2021.


Marian Rivera is Bench Active’s new face

BENCH Active announced that Marian Rivera is its newest endorser. This campaign marks the actress’ return to the Bench family. She previously endorsed Bench’s apparel line and even had her own Eau de Toilette fragrance. Now, she’s back with Bench Active, bringing her passion for fitness and wellness to the forefront. “Nakakatuwa na bumalik ako pagkatapos ng 10 taon, at sa puntong ito, masasabi kong napaka-grateful ko na mabigyan ng pagkakataon na maging parte muli ng Bench family — at this time, Activewear naman. (I’m thrilled to be back after 10 years, and at this point, I can say that I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the Bench family again — this time, with Activewear),” said Ms. Rivera during her shoot for the Bench Active ad campaign.


Local airline releases luggage

LOCAL boutique airline Sunlight Air launched an exclusive Sunlight Air-themed luggage line in collaboration with The 815 Co. Named the Special Edition Collection, the luggage line features a navy exterior and comes in three sizes. The bags are made with high-quality Polycarbonate PC material, and have built-in TSA locks. Each bag includes a dust bag, luggage belt, and a sticker sheet to personalize the bags. The luggage also includes a convenient top-opening zipper. Each luggage size corresponds to one to two kilo additional check-in or carry-on baggage allowance for Sunlight Air flights and lifetime rights to priority lane access at the airline’s check-in counters and boarding gates. “We wanted to commemorate our 5th year by introducing something new that will further elevate the travel experience of our passengers,” said Ryna Brito-Garcia, CEO of Sunlight Air in a statement. “With The 815 Co., we produced the Special Edition Collection with our passengers’ needs in mind, as well as both aesthetics and functionality that will allow for relaxed and stylish travels with Sunlight Air ahead.” Sunlight Air passengers using the Special Edition Collection will also be entitled to exclusive perks. The Special Edition Collection is available via The 815 Co.’s online store, Sunlight Air’s exclusive merchandise store called Sunlight Air SkyMerch, as well as Zalora, Shopee, and Lazada. Visit The 815 Co. store at SM North EDSA, Monarc, and SM Megamall.