I like this pair! I want.



Here I go again with my endless wants. Haha. For its price, it is not that bad at all. Why? It does come with several freebies. A large nylon tote, a vinyl record by mark ronson himself, and a GG bag charm! Of course, its packaging is also something, in silver. Cool. I now want everything.



All photos taken from Gucci.com. Buy it online at Gucci.com.

For starters, Philippine Airlines has finally added a major plane in their fleet, the Boeing 777! We know this is one of the major planes being used especially for long haul. I am happy to know that our national carrier is improving its fleet. We are so left behind compared to other Asian airlines. To think we were the first airline in Asia. And even the first one to cross the Pacific to the United States.



In line with this, they are celebrating it with a 777Php fare for Luzon and Visayas destinations. Cool. And it runs for 7 days. I like how their marketing is done of late.

To add to this new marketing foray, I was invited to comment on their new but yet to be released safety video earlier today at the lounge while waiting for my flight. I thought it was going to be boring as the usual safety videos are. But within the first thirty seconds, I was starting to smile. And even later, beginning to laugh. It was entertaining! Imagine flight attendants (I am referring to ladies okay) swaying their hips while showing how the life vests are worn. They were in a pyramidal formation to boot. And I am not kidding. I can't believe Philippine Airlines have gone away from the usual seriousness of such videos. But this does not mean it is not serious too. It does but it has its comedic moments which I think grabs the attention of the passengers. Which again is the purpose of the video. We must admit we never take our time watching the video UNTIL you see this one or perhaps if the flight attendant is cute. Haha.

If only I could post it here...soon, hopefully (I am crossing my fingers) that it will do come out as they are still currently doing a survey if passengers will like it or not. Of course, I voted a big yes. Can't wait to watch it in the planes.

Get the chance to see the sneak preview of which at the Mabuhay Lounge at NAIA Terminal 2. Of course, it is a given that you fly Philippine Airlines. :P

I know this may be old news to some but not exactly here in the Philippines. I have seen this a few weeks or months back in one of the blogs I follow. Finally, the Paul Smith for Evian will be available in stores here in the Philippines starting today! I got this email today and I really want one.



Love how the stripes are designed onto the bottle.

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I was looking for abaca rugs for a living room in this house I did and found these wonderful options available at Soumak. It is a store located at Bormaheco Condominium along Metropolitan Avenue at Makati City. Sounds familiar? Well, they have been in the industry selling local products for some time now. 

  

These abaca are sourced and said to have been woven at Bukidnon. Hmmm...very near Cagayan de Oro, how come I have not gotten contacts with these? Hehe. Anyone know? Send me a message if you do. :)

If you decide to look further and check out their showroom, you can also take a peek at the collection of Melissa Dizon's Eairth which is just behind the showroom. Very nice organic clothes for both men and women. 

My sister inquired about the Goyard Boeing probably minutes after seeing Bagaholicboy's recent purchase of the Boeing 45 at London...with speedy service, they emailed her back with the answers on hand plus two attachments about the Boeing collection. It comes in different sizes based on the width. 45 is a like the start of a carryall/keepall luggage which can also be used as an everyday bag. It also goes beyond the size of 45. More info about the sizes below. I really like their simple leaflet info about the bag especially with the hand-drawn bag. It seems like it has been used for ages already. Complete with color samples too. 

  

And it also comes in a small size of 25. But lo and behold, it is not a small version of the Boeing as my sister and I thought but actually a pouch for your toilettries called Trousse de Toilette. I like. It can be big enough to be used as a clutch I think. Very similar to Louis Vuitton's Albatross which recalls of classic journeys in my opinion of which I also got from this piece. It is a toss up between these two...the LV is more practical with its nylon lining but Goyard's chevron just pulls it off by itself! I have made the Albatross part of my wish list until I saw this from Goyard. Now, now, which am I putting in my wish list now? LV or Goyard?

  

 Photo taken from Fred Perry Manila's photos.

As posted at Fred Perry Manila's Facebook page:

Fred Perry Manila

Aaarrggghhh...I won't be in town tomorrow! I hate it. I would have wanted to get one of those umbrellas. Way cool. Shucks. Hmmmm...maybe i can ask for someone to get it for me! Hehehe...

I would want to see the new items as well especially the Raf Simons collaboration for the 100th anniversary of Fred Perry on sale. Haha. I wonder if this would also be included...

 Photo taken from Fredperry.com

It would be pure luxury to have your own bag made and designed especially for you from Louis Vuitton. This way, you will be sure of having the ONLY bag of such in the whole wide world. Hehe. Here's one nice bag/luggage piece made especially for Anne Leibovitz, a photographer. I really like the combination of the dark leather and the monogram. Reminds me of the Monogram Macassar!

 

Ecstatic about it!

 Photo taken from Moroso.it

MOROSO, a major Italian furniture company that has been producing sofas, armchairs and accessories since 1952 with designers such as Ron Arad, Carlo Colombo, Marc Newson and more recently, my fave designer of the moment, Patricia Urquiola! 

Finally! I have heard from concrete sources that they are finally opening a showroom here somewhere in Ortigas Center. I am so happy that I can finally introduce their furniture to my clients...I do hope now that their prices are competitive and not too overpriced. I just love the use of bold colors in their furniture which really shouts MOROSO in every way which I really like. Very modern yet it can be classic pieces in no time. I am so eyeing some of their pieces already for two ongoing projects.

Here are some photos I took during this year's Salone...

 

I really like MISSONI and I am wondering when I can ever own a piece from this brand. There is also the MISSONI HOME and I saw their collection last summer at Salone. I just love the colorful lines they produce...

I spotted this one at 00o00's blog yesterday and I am loving it. Of course I got attracted to the print and the color but I must say that the bag design itself is also worthy of its attention. Being a messenger bag with tote handles and folded on one side. Unique. I just the love how the details are done here.

 

Now now, should I give myself a rest and not buy bags anymore? Or not? Hahaha...

Here is the link if you wish to know more about it. 

Photos taken from yoox.com.

I can't help but share this here. The search for this item has finally ended with a call from Milan...I finally got it but have yet to receive it here in the Philippines. Soon. Watch this space.

 
 
Photos taken from sonyericsson.com

I have been on the lookout for a new mobile phone...why? My old trusty Nokia 3230 is beginning to be unreliable with frequent problems such as hanging most of the time. It also turns off by itself! Though it is also looking pretty old and beat up (as my friends keep on questioning why I am not replacing my old phone despite my new bags and clothes and all that...hahaha...I just love my phone!), I frankly don't care how it looks like as long as it is still in working condition. But unfortunately, it has really been showing its age. I found a few nice pieces so far from Sony Ericsson (for a change) and then I stumbled upon this one. I didn't know Dolce & Gabbana is also on the bandwagon of presenting mobile phones. We saw Prada with LG (which I really love...hmmm...I wonder if it is still on sale and maybe with discounts now...I would want one, anyone knows? hehe) and now this one...What do you guys think? I am not totally sold though...more info below:

Sony Ericsson - Products - Mobile phones - Overview - Jalou™ by Dolce&Gabbana

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Ever since I got my Macbook Air, I knew i needed to buy a mouse. Of course, there is only one choice but unfortunately, it has always been out of stock. Weird. So I waited for stocks to arrive. And I think I now know why they have been out of stock. There is a new Apple Mouse released just a few weeks ago. And I WANT. I might order online soon. And I am talking about Apple Philippines. I have tried ordering the Snow Leopard from them and the service was quite good and best of all, I got free shipping! Cool and fast. Little did I know too until I got the items that the store is handled by Apple Singapore so the receipt was Singaporean and the shipping via DHL from Singapore as well...

 

The design is just sleek. Very Zaha Hadid. I LIKE.

Photos taken from apple website. 

Okay, that equation might be wrong as it lacks Louis Vuitton but not in my case. A friend recently came from a trip in Paris and I just got my stuff today as she arrived yesterday. Today was exciting apart from getting THE stuff, I also received news all the way from Milan about something I have been longing to have and that might be the missing link. Haha. 

Anyway, on to the stuff I got from Paris. One big and one small. Here is the reveal...

   
    
   
   

It is the Goyard Comores in Dark Blue. I have always wanted this the moment I saw it together with the Croisiere I earlier got in 2007 (the first time I knew about the brand) but of course, had to wait longer since I only had a budget for one. But finally, I was able to have one now. I am one happy boy. 

As for the orange box, it is simply an agenda refill for my 2010 calendar. Here it is. My favorite detail is the marker. Take a closer look!

      

I just wanted to post this ad by Manila Hotel. I really like how they are marketing the hotel. I just hope it DOES work and it will become one of the most luxurious hotels once again in the Philippines. The way it should have been. :) I miss the luxury Manila offered in the 50s and 60s. Hope we could bring it back. 

 
And the privilege card can actually be taken out and the offer is quite nice, half off the price for a night or food discounts.

As we all know, Glorietta, THE mall to go to before has lost its charm since the bombing/blast that occurred a year ago. The entire half of the shopping complex is still closed until now but I was able to pass by there recently and saw this on the high walls that covers the Glorietta 1 and 2 areas. I like how things are looking up here with its huge 3D items for what we could expect once the renovation will be done. I hope this will bring back the center to its former glory.

 

We can only wait and see.  

 

It has been three or fours years since I spotted this side table. It is the Digitable from B&B Italia designed by world famous designer Patricia Urquiola. I was working on the renovation of my bedroom at that time and I wanted to have it as my bed side table. 

Unfortunately, upon knowing the price, it was too much for me so I had to let it go.

Fast forward to mid-October 2009, I spotted it once again at the local B&B Italia store Abitaire at Makati. Still available in black or white. The owners have given me a deal that was hard to resist. I had to get it this time. Why? Well, apart from wanting it the day it was released to the market, I was told that this table is already out of production due to costly manufacturing process which ends up with higher than usual prices for a side table. It was NOW or NEVER. So I had to take their offer. 

I will be posting it soon together with the entire set-up of my new office which I will unveil it here soon enough. Still doing some more repairs and finishing and displaying and it goes on. 

The design of the table is inspired I suppose from the digital era we are at. The table has parts which are  said to be water-jet drilled to its formed pixels. I am not how this is really done but somehow you will get the gist when you take a closer look. Made out of U-shaped steel and an additional support on the side, it just makes the perfect side table. Simple, straightforward and I think it will become a classic in the near future. 

Guess which one I got? Black or white? 

 

Last weekend, I got a pass for Manila FAME. It is an annual furniture and accessories fair held in Manila during October. With the free pass, I was excited too see what the Philippines has to offer this year. Unfortunately, there were not much nice designs to see this year. It was much more interesting years ago. I remember my first time and saw the impressive works of Carlo Tanseco and a few other designers...this year was a bit of a disappointment for me. Anyhow, I was able to still find something that really sparked my interest. These are nice modern lounge chairs in bright colors of orange and aqua. I love the orange version of course. This is from Laura Lee, a collaboration of sorts with a local company from Cebu and and Belgian technology.

  

I like how the design is simple and straightforward. What is nice about it is you can even order it even without minimums. I like. 

It is that time of the year. Havaianas, the IT flip flops from Brazil is holding its Make Your Own Havaianas 2009 in Cagayan de Oro. I got my invite last week but I got so busy with work I was not able to post it any sooner. But hey, the event will be on Friday, October 23, so any of you guys interested, this is your chance. 

  

The invite is a cool pop-up! I always love anything that pops out. I remember always teasing my students to come up with pop-up architecture...maybe I should make it real this time. Haha. Anyway, from the looks of the invite, I am feeling there will be Pinoy stuff in their choice of embellishments. I hope they do, with the influx of being nationalistic, I hope to see more reds, blues, and yellows from the choices...looking forward to it! As the invites says, Put some Pinoy soul in your step!

 

I came from a business day trip at Cebu more than a week ago and I found this interesting water bottle design when I had my lunch at Vanille located at the fairly new Terraces at the Ayala Mall. A cafe that instantly reminded me of Bizu (at Makati) with its very similar color scheme. But what made this lunch more interesting is its unique water bottle design. It felt like I was dining at Europe or something. Though the food was nothing spectacular despite ordering their bestseller, the water bottle made the lunch much better. Haha. I know, design makes everything fine. Here is the bottle.



Cool isn't it? Considering this cafe is based in Cebu. Go lokal! 

I finally located these from the hundreds or thousands (even) of photos I took from the Salone...I just wanted to share the photos I took from Kvadrat's exhibit area showcasing mainly the Clouds. Look how amazing it can be if you have a lot of them. Such a statement. I want more!!!