Walk, Explore and Experience the Gisele Bundchen Seeds Collection!

CEBU, Philippines – Put your best foot forward and don fashion savvy flip-flops in funky and vibrant styles as the premiere Brazil based flip-flops brand, Ipanema takes on a new look this 2009 and launches the GB Seeds Collection by famed Brazilian fashion icon and dubbed by Forbes Magazine’s “The World’s Top-Earning Model,” Giselle Bunchen!

Exclusively distributed in the country by ELRO Commercial and Industrial Corporation, the Ipanema GB Seeds Collection is third line exclusively designed by Giselle Bundchen for Ipanema that marries comfort, modern style and eco-chic.

Made from safe, recycled materials and supplies such as industrial residues, painting residues and surplus PVC, the GB Seeds Collection takes a green stride further as it teams up with the Haribon Foundation and creates an awareness campaign on the preservation of the Filipino Rainforests! As ELRO Managing Director Francisco Elizalde relates, “Ipanema marks another year of stylish effort to conserve the country’s natural resources by launching the GB Seeds Collection and by partnering with Haribon Foundation to help raise awareness in this joint green movement.”

Unique details adorn the latest GB Seeds Collection by Ipanema such as the forest-inspired print on its soles and the metal spiral button gracing the front sandal strap the symbolizes “the seed of life.” This metal emblem empowers each wearer to do their part and share in the campaign towards a lush Philippines by helping to spread the word.

With the vibrance of Brazil’s people, life and most especially, the environment, the GB Seeds Collection by Ipanema is actively working for a better environment through conscientious resource management. Choose from a wide array of five diverse styles in eye-popping and vibrant hues from the GB Seeds Collection by Ipanema!

The “New Thong Fem” made with double straps is perfect for casual strolls at the park or at the beach! Strut with ease with the classic thong-styled “Thong Fem” that adds that funky flattery on the go. Grab a pair in each color to match your every outfit whim!

Glamorize any outfit with eye-catching straps from “Sand Fem.” Up the ante and stylize your look when you adorn your feet with this style, while the “Thong Strap Ad” combines the classic thong strap with a uniquely positioned horizontal strap, adding sophistication to one’s casual look. Need a little height lift? “Plataforma Fem” is a wedged sandal that lets you look lean and tall. The three-strip strap detail also adds extra oomph to this style from the GB Seeds Collection.

Watch out for Ipanema GB Seeds Collection for women, available in the following Cebu outlets: Chocolate Clothing Co. – SM & Ayala, Lava, Cocoon, Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, American Boulevard, Posh Hair and Nail Salon, Island & More-Celi, ATK, Celi, Pasalubong Center, Plantation Bay Resort & Spa and other boutiques nationwide, kindly check the complete list at www.ipanemaphils.com