Paul Syjuco and Kristine Dee join Rustan’s Silver Vault
RUSTAN’S Makati Silver Vault unveils two additions to its roster of jewelry designers — Paul Syjuco and Kristine Dee. Born into a family of artists, Paul Syjuco is a third-generation jeweler who has carved out his own space in the world of fine jewelry. A GIA-trained gemologist and designer, he seamlessly blends personal narratives with locally sourced materials such as mother-of-pearl and carabao horn. Kristine Dee earned her Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from the Pratt Institute in New York in 2001, where she specialized in jewelry and furniture. She further honed her skills through special studies in Scandinavian furniture design at the Denmark Design School in Copenhagen. Her collections, including “Beauty in Asymmetry” and “Essence,” celebrate imperfection, offering clients the opportunity to personalize pieces that are both elegant and unconventional. Each piece is handcrafted in limited quantities, ensuring that no two creations are ever truly the same. Shop these brands at Rustan’s Makati.
In the pink with Nuxe
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Nuxe is exclusively available in-store at Rustan’s and Mitsukoshi Beauty; and online on Rustans.com, Lazada, and Shopee. Nuxe is exclusively distributed by Rustan Marketing Corporation.
Paul Cabral’s ‘Filipino Elegance’ show attended by Japanese royal
FILIPINO culture and creativity took center stage in Tokyo as Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Yoshiko Ishiba, spouse of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, graced the Philippine Fashion Showcase on May 19. The event was held at The Kudan, the official residence of the Philippine Ambassador to Japan and the only Philippine National Historical Landmark outside the country. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through its Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Tokyo, the showcase featured the “Filipino Elegance” collection by celebrated Filipino designer Paul Cabral. The event is a key initiative under the Malikhaing Pinoy program, DTI’s flagship strategy to promote the Philippines’ creative economy globally. Mr. Cabral’s 30-piece collection reimagined the barong and terno through the use of piña. Elements of tradition were integrated with contemporary tailoring. The showcase also highlighted the Philippines’ growing footprint in Japan’s creative economy. It attracted fashion professionals, cultural leaders, and business stakeholders.
