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Adored by Romans of then and now, the flower has been revered as a symbol of joy and passion. Romantic, celebratory, and sometimes mystical, these are the qualities every bloom evokes–synthesized in the Fiorever jewelry collection by Bvlgari. With a

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila introduces its first cloud kitchen, aptly named EasyPeasy, as it continues to bring popular specialties and present new gastronomic experiences straight to the discerning epicure’s doorstep. Showcasing Sofitel’s flair

Art has been the primary medium through which humans have expressed themselves and their context. With the passing of time, styles have changed: from cave drawings to non-figurative abstractions—art has continued to span and showcase different innova

Having grown up in a family compound in Malabon filled with various kinds of trees and plants, Loren Legarda says that caring for the environment has been a way of life for her. But more than that, it has become a crusade for the Antique representati

There’s been a sustained, collective cry for business owners and world leaders to address climate change, and the pandemic only amplified this call. Even without this every-increasing demand, Maremegmeg Beach Club managing director Diego Gabriel E. A

Harlan + Holden just introduced a new collection that is meant to reflect the way we want to dress today. Called “Theraphy,” the line is focused on comfort, versatility and one-step dressing. The brand, which started in Manila in 2015 but now oversee

When the extensive impact of the COVID outbreak took everyone by surprise and overwhelmed many with uncertainty, Cat Arambulo-Antonio focused on what she can control: “my home and myself,” she says. “I’ve taken this time to really tune in, appreciate

Why are people so obsessed with sneakers? It’s no different with how the world’s designer bags or watches, in that it’s intense, highly-competitive, and very addictive. Though, in comparison, never have I seen this much innovation and collaboration,

Charmaine Lagman met her husband Mike 26 years ago while in a shoot for a film, and they immediately clicked. The courtship, which lasted a month, was “very old school”—roses, presents, Tagaytay dates, and other out-of-town trips. “A month of courtin

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A year into the onslaught that is the COVID-19 pandemic, people are now slowly going out to dine as more establishments reopen. But the looming fear of the virus still reverberates in the minds of many. Opening a new restaurant is certainly a gutsy m

Magnus Eunson, was a direct descendant of Vikings who settled in the Scottish archipelago of Orkney over 1,000 years ago. A butcher and church officer by day and a bootlegger and smuggler by night, Eunson set up an illegal whisky-making operation at

Last September, Maserati entered what it says is “a new era” with the introduction of the MC20. The super sports car, the trident brand’s first, was launched in its “MMXX: Time to be audacious” event in Modena. The MC20 is the rediscovery of Maserati

Born in 1953, François Simon is regarded by many as, in the words of The New York Times’, “the most feared and most read figure in France’s culinary world.” A long-time food critic, his reviews and pieces used to out in Le Figaro, the French daily wh

Fundacion Sansó is mandated to preserve the legacy of its artist-namesake, Juvenal Sansó, whose works find home in such impressive galleries as New York’s MoMA and Paris’ Musée d’Art Moderne. To open its slate of exhibits this year, Fundacion partner

Guccio Gucci founded his eponymous fashion house in Florence a century ago, and this is where the brand is mounting a multimedia celebration this year. Called Gucci Garden Archetypes, the exhibit delves into multifarious inspirations of music, art, t

If I were to make a list of places in the world that I always love to go back to, Boracay would be pretty high up. Boracay is bliss. It totally captivates the senses: the marvelous sight of the power white beach, the sound of the gentle waves, the sm

“I miss authentic Thai food, and I’m excited to buy exotic birds for my new aviary. I will stay at Kempinski hotel, eat at Benjarong, and will go get a Thai foot massage.” -PINKY TOBIANO “Japan is an amazing country which blends nature with the metr

It’s been a harrowing year for all. Some countries are bracing for even more lockdown measures in light of rising COVID-19 cases more than 365 days since this nightmare started. Vaccines have slowly made it into the fold—definitely much more quickly

With hardly any time to think it over, Cristalle Belo Pitt had to make the difficult decision to move herself and her family out of the Philippines in the middle of the pandemic. Regardless of the current global health crisis, the decision would have

Over the past year, the tourism and hospitality industries continue to be one of the hardest hit by the global health crisis. About 88 percent of respondents from this sector said in a July 2020 analysis by Price Waterhouse and Coopers says that they

“Eat ka na rin, my dear,” Chaye Cabal-Revilla tells me as I offer her a plate of salad during our interview. We are dining al fresco at Blackbird, observing strict social distancing and safety measures at all times. A relaxing atmosphere surrounds us

Living in Palawan and calling its pristine white sand beaches, marine life-rich clear waters, majestic rock formations, must-explore secret coves, beautiful lakes and subterranean rivers, and jungle-filled mountains as home is a dream for many. Mario

As we all learned—or relearned—over the pandemic, those in need are as numerous as the ways that we can help. For racing driver turned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner, knowing this sparked the idea for The Armor Project. Responding to the shortage of

The Philippines was once one of the top exports of coffee in the world. In fact, we’ve been producing our beans since the middle of the 18th century. But when Philippine coffee trees got affected by La Roya or Coffee Rust Disease, many of them died,

I n the past decade, global markets have a heightened awareness for sustainability. It has become pivotal for the fashion industry, in particular, to integrate greener practices into its brands. What was once only feel-good marketing messaging in the

The pandemic has brought about a shift in how people work. What was used to be confined to an office space has now been brought home, and this way of working is expected to continue well into what is called the ‘next normal’. Fred H. Yuson, the presi

He was baptized Rudolf Vincent T. Manabat.However,heiscommonly known as Chef RV Manabat—a name familiar to some, due to his massive online presence, with approximately 185,000 YouTube subscribers and 675,000 Facebook followers. And it consistently gr

Social engagements have been few in the past year, but it opened the way for people to be inventive in dining at home. From having exquisite tableware and cutlery to adding ornaments, table setups go beyond simply arranging them. “Tablescaping is my