Where scenesters converge

MANILA, Philippines - For the past week, Greenbelt has been home to Style Origin, the collaborative project of Ayala Malls, Philippine STAR and Tiger 22. Debuting Men’s Week, the first of its kind in the country, designers, industry insiders, models and fashion folk converged at Greenbelt, the premiere lifestyle destination.

Spotted over the week: Designers lounging next to cafes, chatting desultorily while people walk by. A show director rehearsing with hot male models on stage at Fashion Walk. Models swanning by in leather and denim ensembles, despite the heat. Young celebs thronged the glittery crowd at the Men’s Week gala, where staples of society pages posed for photos.

Greenbelt was abuzz with Twitter-worthy sightings throughout the week — but that’s the norm for the scenester crowd that populates the site.

All clothes and accessories from Adora

Host to iconic retail labels, from high street stunners to luxe labels to local designers, as well as retail concepts like Adora and AC+632 and dining hotspots like Lusso, Kai and Cervesaria, it’s where people come to see and be seen.

Trend-spotters will note that at Greenbelt, people dress to be spotted. There’s nary a flip-flop in sight.

A respite from the bustling city, where people converge to enjoy beautiful scenery — and we’re not just talking about the people. Melding green landscapes with modern architecture, the space is a highlight of the city’s landmarks.

Known as a world-class destination that brings Manila’s best and the world’s finest, Greenbelt boasts that enviable roster of culinary hotspots: restaurants helmed by lauded chefs, bars that combine a great drink list with good music, and cafes that invite you to mingle and mix and be.

Shops offer the ultimate in shopping, while Ayala Museum offers cultural enlightenment.

With museum, restaurants and shops within reach, consider Greenbelt to be the perfect hub for urbanites in search of business, pleasure or relaxation.

On Bjorn and Jessica: All clothes from Banana Republic (Shot on location at AC +632, second level, Greenbelt 5)