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A stylish summer with Rustan’s

The Linda Farrow Luxe oversized rose gold 24K sunglasses

Whether you’re on a tropical getaway (courtesy of the Zee Lifestyle Ultimate Travel Deals) or just bearing the heat in the city, there’s no reason not to look your best. In celebration of the summer season, Rustan’s is offering their patrons summer steals all throughout the month of April.

Starting March 28 until April 3, at all participating Rustan’s stores, find some eye candy eyewear to fit your summer ensemble from beloved designer brands like Gucci, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Saint Laurent, and more offering 10% off on selected designs. While brands like Rayban, Burberry, Bulgari, Prada, and others offer 10% off on all regular priced items. Meanwhile, exclusive to Rustan’s Cebu, shades from Linda Farrow are a steal at 20% off on all Agent Provocateur and The Row collaborations.

One of the season’s essentials such as sandals and slippers, are highlighted from April 4 to 10. Lindsay-Philipps, Born, and Lucky footwear will be on 15% off. Customers also get a fashionable tote for a minimum purchase of P2000 from Jelly Bunny, Gandy’s, Natural World, or Novesta. Not only that, greater discounts are in store for you, the more pairs you get! Get as much as 40% off when you purchase 3 pairs from Vince Camuto and sashay your way through summer.

The Carolee Observation Deck dramatic pendant necklace

No vacation is complete without resortwear perfect for your next destination. From April 11 to 17, ladies get 15% off on regular priced items from Michael Kors and Trina Turk Swimwear, while men get 20% off on Cutter and Buck apparel. Additionally, 20% off on swimwear from La Playa Resortwear and Platypus Australia Swimwear are offered to make every kid summer-ready. Apparel brands Tarte Tatin and Jessica lets you in on up to 15% off on their summer collection.

From April 18 to 24, complete your look with accessories from T. Tahari, Majorica, Carolee, Echo, Kenzo, or Nina Ricci and take home a free pouch. Pick out a gift of your choice when you shop at Anne Klein for every single receipt worth P3000 or more. Shop for men’s accessories from Mainsai and Thompson with 15% off of regular items. For the younger crowd, a great selection from Pilgrim, Goodworks, Broken Legend, and Kitsch items are available at 20% off. Take part in deals from travel essential brands such as Victorinox, Flight001, and Travelon as they take 10% off their regular items.

The Victorinox Spectra 2.0 Global carry-on in red

The perfect summer companion for every jetsetter is ultimately their luggage, selected brands at Rustan’s are available with limited offers from April 25 to May 1. Piquadro will have you traveling in style with a great offer of 25% off on core items. While household names such as American Tourister, Disney by AT, Hartmann, Samsonite, Samsonite Red, and Lipault are just some of the trusted luggage brands that offer a 10% off promotion on all their items.

Explore great summer deals at all Rustan’s stores for the month of April and get ready to jet set and go all out this sunny season. Rustan’s has got your entire non-negotiables under one roof and just one shopping spree away.

_{Featured image: Kelsey Merritt for Zee Lifestyle‘s March 2016 Travel Issue (Photography by Steffen Billhardt / Makeup by Chaddy Pantaleon / Wristwatch by OMEGA / Shot on location at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa)}

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To See and Be Seen: Philippine Terno Gala, A Celebration of Heritage and Couture

by Kingsley Medalla | photography Emmanuele Sawit

The Philippine Terno Gala 2025, curated by Cary Santiago, has evolved into a key feature in the Filipino fashion agenda, highlighting the iconic Terno—a traditional Filipiniana garment that represents a significant part of our cultural legacy. The prestigious fashion event was supported by the Cebu City Government, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the Cebu Tourism Commission.

Now on its third edition, the gala fashion show was marked by the creative forces of six highly acclaimed designers: Jun Escario, Edwin Ao, Protacio Empacis, Cary Santiago, Jojie Lloren, and Joey Samson. Their body of work produced a collection that showcased intricate craftsmanship and delicate hand embroidery, enhancing traditional aesthetics.

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Bernie Aboitiz, Jaja Chiongbian-Rama, Pacita Agoncillo Sode, Oj Hofer, and Rose Cayetano-Henessy

Michael Waechter, Katrina Ponce Enrile, Simon Piggot, Margie Moran-Floirendo, and Cary Santiago

Javi Martinez and Daryl Chang

The evening was complemented by a live orchestra, creating an ambiance to match the designers’ reimagining of the Terno. The experience offered sensory stimulation that reflected the harmony between fashion and live music, punctuated by the presence of prominent personalities in the fashion and social circles.

No other fashion garment embodies the richness of Filipino heritage and culture quite like the Terno. The Philippine Terno Gala serves as both a celebration and a tribute to the Filipino identity, reinforcing the importance of cultural heritage in a contemporary context.

Jennifer Helen Weigel Sarmiento, and Mags Cue

Kaye Tinga, Mia Borromeo and Bernie Montinola-Aboitiz

Jennifer Ty and Tessa Prieto-Valdes

Councilors Edu Rama and Joy Pesquera

Mariquita Yeung and Protacio Empacis

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Behind the Scenes: Backstage at The Philippine Terno Fashion Show 2025 in the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino

By Doro Barandino

What most people attending fashion events don’t realize is that the actual battleground happens backstage. Here’s a peek at the real magic that transpires among fashion designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, dressers, and ramp models hours before showtime. In the recent Philippine Terno fashion show, a whole team of creatives in the fashion industry produced the most extravagant and whimsical recreation of the celebrated garment in the country’s cultural landscape.

Fabric manipulation simulating bird feathers are the main features in Cary Santiago’s ternos.

Mesh-like sculptural head accessories added to the visual impact of the designer’s collection.

Jun Escario’s relaxed barong tunics are characterized by its fine embroidery on pinya fabric

The modern kimona reinterpreted by Jun Escario.

Edwin Ao’s take on the Barong is both linear and minimalist.

Edwin Ao ‘s modern version of the traditional baro at saya has architectural folds as its signature look.

The classic terno has draping and printed silk fabric on Joji Lloren’s master class look

Joey Samson known for avant-garde designs has assorted neckties as an accessory to complement the color black.

Protacio re-shaped the silhouette of the traditional barong Tagalog.

Joji Lloren added geometric patterns for a more contemporary look on the terno.

Unfinished stitches of embroidery leaving loose threads add movement and volume to Edwin Ao’s version of the terno

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Salt, Silk, and Stardom: Ten Reasons Celebrities Wear Amato by Furne One

by Oj Hofer

At Take Me to the Sea, Amato by Furne One unveiled more than a resort/bridal collection — he revealed a world suspended between tides and starlight, where salt, silk, and stardom stitched themselves into every look.

Held at The Hall of the Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, the show was a transportive experience. As waves whispered beyond the glass, Amato’s gowns swept down the runway like sirens called to shore. Here are ten reasons why global icons return — time and again — to his sea of style.

1. Salt in the Craft
His garments carry the wild grace of the sea — textured, elemental, unforgettable. Every bead, cut, and crystal tells a story shaped by emotion and intuition.

2. Silk in the Movement
Though opulent, his creations float. There’s ease in the drama — cascading motion without weight. Ideal for performers who speak through movement.

3. Stardom in the Vision
Furne doesn’t chase trends — he conjures icons. His gowns command attention while allowing the wearer’s light to radiate.

4. Salt as Spirit
There is soul in the stitching — a deep undercurrent of cultural pride and personal mythology. His work carries weight because it carries truth.

5. Silk as Spellwork
His fabrics don’t just dress — they enchant. Each piece invites touch, reverence, and awe.

6. Stardom in the Silhouette
Furne understands form. He doesn’t simply clothe a figure — he sculpts for presence. For red carpets, concert stages, and film legends.

7. Salt of the Earth
Despite global acclaim, Furne remains grounded. His humility fosters collaboration, creating space for intimacy in the creative process.

8. Silk-Wrapped Strength
There is softness, but never fragility. These gowns are fierce — veiled in elegance yet unapologetically bold.

9. Stardom as Alchemy
Wearing Amato is not mere adornment — it is transformation. A star steps into a Furne One creation and becomes mythic.

10. Salt, Silk, and the Furne Himself
Furne One is the thread. With quiet charisma and a generous spirit, he doesn’t just dress celebrities — he disarms them. And from that space of trust emerges what every artist longs for: wonder.

And in Amato’s world, wonder always wins.