Ipanema Hot Sands Collection reinvents summer!

   Fashionistas and shoppers witnessed the launch of Ipanema’s newest line from its Gisele Bündchen collection – the Hot Sands Collection which is inspired by the brilliant visions of Brazilian life: optimism, great joy in living, and a happy eye on the future.   

   The world’s most fashionable Brazilian flipflop brand showcased its latest collection which featured a summery and simply stunning array of nature-themed sandals in a fashion show featuring models wearing fabulous pieces from the collection complemented by  Coco Cabaña’s summerwear pieces.

   The Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Hot Sands Collection features eye-catching sandals with the trademark bow design. It includes a wide selection of versatile, stylish footwear from beautiful platforms to sexy sandals.

Patxi Elizalde, managing director of ELRO Corporation (3rd from left) with models Ornusa Cadness ; Bianca Valerio and Kelly Misa 

   Moreover, Ipanema’s latest collection supports ISA, particularly the Fight Against Climate Change Central Strategy, a program that is optimistic about people's relationship with the planet and proposes that we all think about what we can do right now, in practice, to improve our lives.

   Know more about these fabulous sandals by visiting www.ipanemaphils.com. Ipanema Gisele Bündchen Hot Sands Collection is available at SM Department Stores, Bambu and other leading boutiques and stores nationwide. Ipanema is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by ELRO Corporation.

The jewelry to express individuality

     International jewelry brand PANDORA made a successful debut in the Philippines when it recently opened its first concept store at the second level of the chic Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The Philippines is the latest market in Asia to welcome PANDORA, which designs, manufactures and markets hand finished and modern jewelry made of genuine materials at affordable prices.

   Flying in from Singapore to celebrate the store opening was Anders Peter Juel Sauerberg, managing director of Norbreeze Group, distributor of PANDORA in the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong. Joining him were Emerson Yao and Ivan Yao, managing directors of Lucerne, the exclusive retail franchise of PANDORA in the Philippines. Adding glamour to the affair were top celebrities Anne Curtis, Liz Uy and Georgina Wilson who were invited to grace the store opening. 

   "I am confident that PANDORA will inspire more Filipinas to express their individuality. Our jewelry pieces are perfect for Filipinas who are family oriented and kind hearted. Their love for keepsakes make PANDORA a perfect partner to cherish any moment," says Sauerberg. 

   Adds Emerson: "Each piece can be customized and tells a story about one's life. We're optimistic that Filipinas everywhere will find a PANDORA jewelry to match their taste, lifestyle and of course, moment." 

    PANDORA is renowned globally for creating genuine, high quality jewelry with a unique threaded system at affordable prices. The successful Danish brand has been making its mark on international jewelry fashion for nearly three decades and has become known for its high standards, craftsmanship, quality and design. PANDORA is sold in more than 50 countries on six continents through approximately 10,000 points of sale, including over 320 PANDORA branded concept stores.