Love at first sniff at L’Occitane in Provence

By LIFE & STYLE By Millet M. Mananquil | September 18, 2005 - 12:00am

I have been to Provence – that lovely region south of France – with Peter Mayle many, many times. In my mind. My imaginary travels with this funny, bestselling British author-turned-Provence resident happened...

Travel and Tourism

Olivier Baussan: It’s not just about making soaps

By Millet M. Mananquil | September 18, 2005 - 12:00am

Standing tall, charming and handsome, Olivier Baussan, the founder and CEO of L’Occitane, exudes the essence of his beloved Provence. He looks warm, refreshing and clean-cut even as he wears rugged blue jeans...

Travel and Tourism

CineManila visions

August 23, 2003 - 12:00am

Those lucky enough to catch this year’s CineManila festival at Greenbelt and Glorietta theaters can only hope that fest organizer "Tikoy" Aguiluz plans to extend the event for a couple more weeks....

Like a body bag

By Julie Cabatit-Alegre | October 17, 2001 - 12:00am

It’s a modern way of opening the bag," Olivier Arzel, managing director for Lancel Asia Pacific, says about the unique feature in the latest collection of Lancel handbags and shoulder bags. The bag does...

Fashion and Beauty