Pure indulgence

It was all about pure indulgence when Magnum held a VIP party at its new Pleasure Store called Magnum Manila at the Skypark of SM Aura in Taguig City. Special pop-up stores called Magnum Pleasure Stores have been popping up in prestigious locations worldwide.

Magnum Manila, which can be enjoyed in the country for a year, gives customers the chance to indulge in the ultimate Magnum Experience through “Make Your Own Magnum.” This is done by selecting from varied toppings, which include almonds,  crushed Speculoos Cookies, freeze-dried raspberries, chopped pretzels, queso de bola, gold nuggets, chili flakes and sea salt.

Manila delivers its own special take on the Pleasure Store, featuring the sleek and modern architecture of Ed Calma. The Pleasure Store has also collaborated with the executive chef of Chef Cuisine catering and owner of Nomama, Him Uy de Baron, for its savory dishes and award-winning pastry chef Miko Aspiras for the delicious Magnum signature dessert offerings.

Present at the event were Magnum ambassadors Rajo Laurel, Patricia Prieto, Kryz Uy, Laureen Uy and Phil Younghusband. Others spotted included STAR’s Tim Yap, Phoemela Baranda, Nix Alanon, Aaron Atayde, Lovi Poe, Eddie Gutierrez, Annabelle Rama, Jessica Connelly, Anton del Rosario and Lexi and Javi Berenguer-Testa.

(For more information, visit www.magnum.com.ph and www.makemymagnum.com or follow@magnum_ph on Twitter and Instagram.)

Pushing the limits

Here’s one hi-tech find that pushes the limits of a smartphone.

OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd., a globally registered technology brand, brought to the Philippines the flagship of its Find series designed to make real what modern mobile technology is all about. Welcome the Find 7.

For its launch, the company flew in mobile phone dealers and distributors from all over the country to fill up the galaxy-themed Grand Ballroom of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza.

Those who attended the event were the first to discover the Find 7. One of the many features that stood out was the smartphone’s multi-function modern design, made of the latest aerospace-qualified titanium-aluminum alloy, which makes it look very sophisticated. At the same time, it ensures better strength for less cracks, better protection for the screen for less scratches, excellent heat dispersion and a more solid grip for users (even with just one hand). 

Its other striking features include the VOOC rapid charging technology, which charges the phone to up to 75 percent in just 30 minutes, as well as 13-megapixel camera that includes a 50-megapixel software enhancement feature with the PI 2.0 technology.

The country’s OPPO Mobile Technology Inc. CEO James Ma said, “We are very excited to enter a very mature and adaptive smartphone market like the Philippines. With Find 7, OPPO is offering Filipinos an amazing mobile experience with our finest and most innovative smartphone to date.”

The smartphone’s premium version is called Find 7 while its standard version is the Find 7a. Color variations include white and midnight black.

Worshipping the female silhouette

Hervé Léger, one of the world’s most chic fashion houses responsible for the iconic “bandage dress,” opened its first and only Asian store at the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza.

Originally founded in 1985, Hervé Léger was acquired by the BCBGMAXAZRIA Group where designer, chairman and CEO Max Azria brought new life to the label with his own creations worn by celebrities including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Diane Kruger, Miranda Kerr and Taylor Swift.

The brand captures the allure of the modern, powerful woman with its exclusive couture and dynamic ready-to-wear collections. The Hervé Léger look is designed with the body contouring dress in mind, which sculpts the female silhouette with signature banding construction. 

(Hervé Léger is now open at Level 1, Atrium, East Wing Shangri-La Plaza., EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong.)

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