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STYLE WEEKEND: United Colors of Benetton, Swarovski Afternoon Tea Set, DOT Pride Summit

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STYLE WEEKEND: United Colors of Benetton, Swarovski Afternoon Tea Set, DOT Pride Summit

A roundup of lifestyle events and product launches from Sept. 23 to 29, 2023

By MB Lifestyle

Arts and Culture

The Instituto Cervantes' Pelicula-Spanish Film Festival returns for its 22nd edition, showcasing the latest and critically acclaimed films by important film directors from Spain and Ibero-American countries. The festival is set to screen 27 films, including an environmental initiative and a special tribute to acclaimed director Carlos Saura, and it will be held from Oct. 5 to 15, 2023, at Shangri-la Plaza's Red Carpet Cinemas.

Fashion and Beauty

After nearly a decade of halting operations in the country, the Italian heritage brand United Colors of Benetton has made its return to the Philippines, offering even more colorful and playful selections. The Benetton Group officially launched its flagship store at Shangri-La Plaza Mall in Mandaluyong.

With the vision to immortalize the Chicken King experience from food to fashion, Burger King partners with streetwear fashion brand DBTK and comes up with limited-edition shirt merchandise items. This merch is selling fast, available in two colorsâ€”black and white. As of writing, sizes XL and XXL are already sold out.
Swarovski launches its Fall-Winter 2023 collection at Raffles Makati Hotel, even releasing a special Swarovski Afternoon Tea Set that's available until Nov. 27, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. daily. Priced at P3,000 net and served with your choice or premium TWG tea or coffee.
MAC Cosmetics introduces Studio Radiance, a serum-powered foundation that delivers a dewy glowing finish that's sheer but buildable.
Teviant Beauty celebrated the launch of two new product linesâ€”Deity Dust, a trio-face palette; and the new look of their Brow Collection that comes with Brow Mate, Eyebrow Duo, and Eyebrow Tint.

Food and Travel

The Department of Tourism (DOT) hosted the inaugural Tourism Pride Summit, at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. The event brought together prominent figures from government, academia, the tourism sector, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Ramen Nagi celebrates 10 years in the Philippines. In line with the celebration, they are introducing a new offering called Ramen No. 11 by Chef Masa. This new dish is an overload of flavors featuring a slow-cooked soup base, wheat noodles, pork, cabbage, bean sprouts, quail, garlic, and a slice of Narutomaki.

Family and Leisure

The 37th Negros Trade Fair, showcasing the province's rich culture, heritage, and products, made a comeback at the Glorietta Activity Center.

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