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Davidoff The Swiss premium brand introduces the newest addition to its fragrance line, Davidoff Cool Water Wave Woman. Celebrating femininity and sensuality, the fragrance captures ocean freshness in a bottle. This eau de toilette, a collaboration between Maia Lernout and perfumer Francis Kurkdjian of fragrance producer Takasago, is inspired by …

Nespresso The pioneer in premium coffee announces five new variants in the newest Master Origin Collection, using only the purest beans from the coffee capitals of the world. Master Origins uses as mix of traditional and modern processing techniques, producing these five original coffees. Enjoy Indonesia’s rich coffee with a …

Trufa Pasta Bar Celebrating two branches and two years in business, the Barcelona-inspired pasta bar offers two new items alongside its signature pasta dishes, the first of which is the hamburguesa, boasting a packed meat patty, served with sunny side up eggs and truffle chips. The coca, Spain’s thin-crust pizza, …

Aaron James Limpe-Aw declared his wedding day last July 21 “a non-tasting day.” “We were just going to have fun!” And fun, Aaron and his newly minted wife, Maika Charisse Tan-Aw, had, since on this special occasion, he had no need to imbibe any drink with work in mind. As …

Behind the National Shrine of Pambansang Dambana ng Mahál na Birhen ng Santísimo Rosario ng La Naval, reportedly Metro Manila’s largest church and also possibly one of Asia’s largest places of worship, is Cuenco Street in Barangay Santo Domingo in Quezon City. On this street, named after Mariano Jesus Cuenco, …

Lacoste To mark over 80 years in business, the French brand introduces their 85th anniversary capsule collection in an exhibition in tribute to René Lacoste. The collection features a modern design based on the anniversary logo created for the campaign, drawing from French colors of blue and white. The exhibition …

Salvatore Ferragamo The luxury retail brand unveils its latest creation for this season, channeling the masculine-feminine spirit of Katherine Hepburn and Greta Garbo and the fusion of uptown and downtown style: the Double Gancini. Youthful, active, dynamic, cultured and luxe, the new moccasin’s metallic hardware is reversible from silver to …

Longchamp The luxe leather goods line unveils a bag for the 21st-century woman: the Longchamp Amazone, conveying Parisian refinement, spirit and femininity. Made from supple leather, the Amazone comes in black and powder and python-print calfskin in shades of dusty pink, blush, coral pink and gray. Another version features it …

Coach The leading New York design house ushers in its fall collection for this year with soft hues and block colors, as seen in their soft leather Dreamer bags. The collection also features stronger presence of American heritage sportswear with its cross-body bags, rucksacks and signature print bomber and varsity …

Second of two parts If there is another role in his event-rich life that Dr. George S.K. Ty treasures besides being a banker–dedicated to growing other people’s precious income–that would be as a father and as a nurturer. He wants to replicate the love and support that his parents Norberto …