It was a showcase of contemporary French fashion at the PhilFrance Fashion Week 2017 in SM Aura Premier, Taguig City.
The event highlighted the collection of designer Clivia Nobili in a fashion show and exhibit called Beau Travail at the mall’s atrium.
A joint project of the Embassy of France in the Philippines, in partnership with SM Aura Premier, the event was part of a year-long festival called “PhilFrance: Feel French,” a celebration of 70 years of Franco-Philippine friendship.
Nobili’s fashion show highlighted Art de Vivre program of the “PhilFrance: Feel French” campaign, which is the art of living in a style that is distinctly French. The campaign is also a unique way to immerse oneself in the pleasures of gastronomy, fashion, culture and sports with family and friends.
Born in Paris, Clivia Nobili took evening classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York and was an assistant stylist for Charles Jourdan from 1994 to 1995. She was also a costume designer for films, TV series and did advertising materials for Peugeot, Décathlon, Renault, Premier Suspect and Marionnaud. She later became the designer of work wear for La Chassagnette restaurant, the Opéra de Lille, the Lille Grand Palais and Auchan Department Store.
Her latest collection Beau Travail (meaning “good job” or “good work”) aims to bring a revolutionary twist to corporate attire. The clothes in the collection are made of 100-percent cotton and cotton-linen with deep blue, rouge, gold and saffron as the color palette. The fashion show was well-attended by members of the diplomatic corps, fashion enthusiasts, designers and faculty and students of schools like the Fashion Institute of the Philippines and the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts.
The Beau Travail fashion show and exhibit is one of the many exciting fashion events at SM Aura Premier.
Show me the honey!
Well-loved Langnese Honey has finally arrived in the Philippines! Filipinos are now able to enjoy Europe’s No. 1 honey brand that is known for its 100-percent guaranteed pure, raw and unfiltered quality products.
The family-owned brand, which was brought to the Philippines by Fly Ace Corp., offers flavors that include Golden Clear, Black Forest, Acacia, Wild Flower and Wild Lavender.
During the launch held at Marriott Hotel Manila, apiculture expert and University of the Philippines-Los Baños professor emeritus Cleofas Cervancia shared her latest research on unadulterated and high-quality commercial honey. While Cheshire Que, Philippine-US registered dietitian-nutritionist, affirmed that pure honey is a healthier choice than refined sugar because of its lower glycemic index and glycemic load.
Marriott Hotel Manila executive chef Meik Brammer ensured that the brunch spread at the launch was filled with delectable dishes that included versatile flavors of Langnese Honey like cereal nuts yoghurt, carrot muffins, chicken avocado salad with spice honey dressing, shrimps in spicy honey sauce and American cheesecake and tiramisu.
(For more information, visit www.flyacecorp.com.)
Sundays at The Grove
Pasig has a new neighborhood outdoor market called The Grove Sunday Community Market that brings together local fare for foodies and shopaholics to enjoy.
Located at The Grove by Rockwell along C-5, the Sunday market opens its exciting mix of food, retail and activities. It is also the place where you can meet local purveyors, experience exciting flavors and discover new favorites.
Fill up your belly with empanadas, hot sandwiches or sweet treats. The food line up also includes fresh produce, artisanal oils and sauces, and fresh pastries.
Shopaholics won’t be left out as retail products like handmade items are sold at this outdoor market. Pets are most welcome at this Sunday market, too. *
(The Grove Sunday Community Market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will run until May. The Grove by Rockwell is located along C-5, Pasig City. For more information, e-mail grovesundaymarket@gmail.com or call 0956-9132812.)
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