A HIDDEN GEM Maison Jewelmer is at the penthouse on the 55th floor of the Alveo Financial Tower in Makati City I’ve always maintained that Manila is an insider’s city, and here’s a new space, as private as the inside of a jewelry box, as snug and sheltering as the gleaming nacre-lined...
Imagine a parent writing a love letter to their child, not through a handwritten letter but through perfume. This is the story of Maison Margiela's latest fragrance, From the Garden. It is a fragrant journey into the heart of nature. Masterfully crafted by perfumer Olivier Cresp and his son...
Parisian perfume brand Maison Margiela Fragrances opened its first boutique in the Philippines at Greenbelt 5, Makati City. Spanning 36 square meters, the store offers a full lineup of the House’s iconic Replica perfume collection, as well as a selection of home scenting and bath and body...
It is hard not to be inspired by flowers. They are among the most beautiful masterpieces created by nature. With their vibrant colors and spellbinding scents, they can make any occasion special no matter how joyful or sad they may be. They are among the ultimate symbols of love, femininity, and...
During the recent couture fashion weeks , the name on everybody's lips was Maison Margiela. With its theatrical runway shows and stunning garbs with sickening beauty looks to match, the French luxury house served what everyone was craving for—the ultimate fantasy. As its creative director John...
The ongoing "Intimate Audrey" installation at S Maison has rekindled the love affair Philippine Fashion has had with all things Audrey Hepburn. It’s an "affair" that one can date back to the 1950s, and then be amazed by how it has stayed strong for over seven decades. Even younger designers, born...
Juana Manahan-Yupangco launches “Juana’s Table” in partnership with Villeroy & Boch, S Maison, and La Creperie The Philippines is a country rich in natural resources, offering ample opportunities for people to make exciting discoveries. For cookbook author and culinary enthusiast Juana...
From the group that brought Singapore’s Tung Lok Signatures to the Philippines comes a new Singaporean seafood concept. Focusing on offering the best of Singaporean-Chinese style seafood, Tung Lok Seafood opens its first branch in S Maison at Conrad Manila in Pasay City. Tung Lok Seafood...
Maison Métisse introduces its Zen Weaving session Weaving has been one of the many creative mediums that champions culture and preserves heritage. In the Philippines alone, there are unique tapestries in every region, each presenting ancient stories, traditions, and customs. It is an art form that...
A Mother’s Day dining experience courtesy of S Maison If there is one thing many mothers take pride in is their ability to whip up treats that match the sweetness of their love. From the humble pancakes and other easy bakes to cool desserts, trust that moms always have something on their sleeves...
When Baba Ibazeta-Benedicto first entered the food industry, it was as a much sought-after pâtisser or pastry chef. Her Classic Confections was one of my favorite go-to’s for all kind of sweet treats and delights. Named after her father, their Nono’s chocolate oblivion has stood the test of...
Special gift ideas crafted by the guards of Philippine heritage “Local crafts are the baseline of the creative economy, which will alleviate poverty and spur sustainable development,” HABI president and long-time purveyor of local goods, Adelaida Lim, tells Manila Bulletin. Who wouldn’t agree...
