EssilorLuxottica SA to Buy Streetwear Label Supreme
BGC, Philippines — French-Italian eyewear company EssilorLuxottica SA, the force behind Ray-Ban and Oakley, is set to purchase streetwear label Supreme from VF Corp. for $1.5 billion in cash. Supreme has been fueled by so-called “hype marketing,” including limited-edition collaborations with musicians, watchmakers and lifestyle…
Indian Tourism: Small Luxury Hotels of The World Expands in India with a Strategic Brand Partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels
BGC, Philippines – A new strategic partnership has been launched between Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading Indian hospitality group known for its distinctive boutique hotels. This landmark move signals SLH’s exciting expansion into the vibrant…
Female Visionary: Isarog Beauty Botanics CEO Trixie Odiamar on Cultural Identity in Beauty Business
Learn how Trixie Odiamar, founder and CEO of Isarog Beauty Botanics from Camarines Sur how she turned her passion for conscious-living into an eco-friendly beauty enterprise.
This Is How New Bold University Is Creating A New Generation of Visionaries
New Bold University (NBU), “a transformational pop-up campus for lifelong learners committe,” is reimagining education by gathering over 50 founders from across diverse industries in the Philippines for its pioneer course “Visionary NXT: Branding Masterclass for the Next Big Brands.”
Cosmobeauté Philippines: Culture Salon MNL Creative Director Jim Ryan Ros on Sustainability in Beauty
During the soft launch of Cosmobeauté Philippines at the Admiral Hotel-M Gallery in Manila recently, we’ve caught up with one of the forces behind the big trade event: beauty maven and personal image expert Jim Ryan Ros. The business development manager of Aces & Queens…
From Vision to Victory: Business Lessons from Luxe Organix’s CEO Eugene Yap
One of the trailblazers in the skincare industry, Luxe Organix has consistently delivered innovative products since 2004. One of its milestones is being the first local brands to introduce soothing gels in the Philippines. Luxe Organix‘s success is thanks to the leadership, vision and pioneering…
Uniqlo Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Potato Corner-Designed UTme Merchandise, Disney With Mickey Go Philippines UTme Shirts & Tote Bags
Manila, Philippines — Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. In Manila, it kicked off its anniversary festivities with the Thank You Festival last May 24 to June 2 along with exciting promotions, free gifts, new UTme! designs, and interactive in-store experiences….
Likha 3: Embroidery, Sculpture And Art As Embedded in Our Filipino Spirituality
Taguig City, Philippines — Our Filipino identity is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith. In fact, 78.8% of our population as of 2020 is predominantly Catholic. And we mostly attribute ourselves to being “religious” or “spiritual” who are comfortably saying our prayer requests to our…
Sentro Rizal Strengthens Filipino Cultural Diplomacy in Kuala Lumpur
Taguig, Philippines — As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Malaysia plus coinciding with National Heritage Month, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy in Malaysia, successfully inaugurated Sentro Rizal…
Fashion Entrepreneurs: Bea Siy of Lee & Jag Jeans on Denim Trends and Strengthening E-Commerce
“I feel like we missed out on a lot of sales during the pandemic lockdown because we did not have proper e-commerce yet for our brands Lee and Jeans and the rest of our brands during that time,” Bea Siy, head of e-commerce and direct…