MANILA, Philippines - Rustan’s offers everything Italian from June 15 to July 17 through unparalleled fashion, sumptuous food, and vivid culture as it celebrates the Italian Festival.
Rustan Commercial Corporation, Stores Specialists, Inc., in cooperation with Metrobank Card and supported by the Ministry of Economic Development, present fashion shows, lifestyle workshops, and cooking demonstrations to celebrate everything we love about Italy.
With the rich culture and history of Italy, this has consequently brought many of the world-renowned fashion houses that are now beloved in the international scene. And for this year’s Italian Festival, Rustan’s gives a tour of the cities of Italy including Milan, home of Gucci and Ermenegildo Zegna to name a few; Venice for Bottega Veneta, Acca Kappa, and Murano; Florence for Salvatore Ferragamo and Santa Maria Novella; Rome for Fendi and Bvlgari; Vicenza for Roberto Coin; and more!
The festival starts June 15 with the unveiling of the renowned Venetian glassmaker Murano, and a tour of Italy inside Rustan’s.
On July 18 and 19, famed jewelry designer Roberto Coin gives a preview his latest collection. Gastronomic delights such as deli and wine are offered at Rustan’s Supermarket Makati and Rockwell branches from June 15 to 22. An Italian cooking demonstration is set at Rustan’s Supermarket Rockwell on June 18.
The latest in Italian high fashion goes on the ramp at Rustan’s Makati on June 24, featuring A/X Armani Exchange, Ermenegildo Zegna, Marlboro Classics, Diesel, Spaziale Splendy, Bvlgari, Prada, Furla, Hogan, Tod’s, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Fratelli Rossetti, Bric’s, Brosca, Salvatore Ferragamo, Franco Sarto, Superga, Giuseppe Zanotti Designs, Magnanni, Fratelli Rossetti, and Bruno Magli. Oleg Cassini will be the highlight for the July 8 show at Rustan’s Shangri-la Plaza.
Workshops such as Chicco Italian Play Date for your little tots on June 26, July 3, July 10, and July 17 at Rustan’s Makati Rustan’s Shangri-la Plaza, Rustan’s Alabang, and Rustan’s Gateway respectively. Indulge in Italian Coffee Sampling by Delonghi every weekend starting June 19 at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-la Plaza. Get enthralled with Power of Scents featuring various fragrance products on July 1 at Rustan’s Makati. Give your home a luxurious Italian vibe with Italian Living and Entertaining on July 15 also at Rustan’s Makati.
Prizes await lucky shoppers in the Gran Lotteria raffle promotion from June 15 to July 17. For every purchase of P3,000 of any Italian product from Rustan’s Department Store and Stores Specialists, Inc. boutiques, customer is entitled to one Gran Lotteria raffle ticket. Prizes include Roberto Coin Roses white earrings, Bric’s Life Series medium and small trolley, Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme Spring 2010 gift set, Gucci Flora Spring 2010 gift set, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Spring 2010 gift set, Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Pour Homme Spring 2010 gift set, Versace Bright Crystal Spring 2010 gift set, Versace Eau Fraiche Spring 2010 gift set, and Chicco gift set. For the grand prize, Cathay Pacific, which now flies to Milan four times weekly will give out business class ticket for two to Milan, Italy. More to these, Metrobank card holder will also get special prizes.