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TIME FOR MONTBLANC

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It was an invitation to truly connect with nature. Rustan’s and the prestigiou­s Montblanc brand gave us an unforgetta­ble outdoor experience as it showcased the amazing 1858 Collection, which pays tribute to the rich heritage of Minerva, dahlings.

The collection features “the evolution for the Maison or House of Montblanc.”

“The brand Montblanc comes from the name of a great mountain peak, the White Mountain, which is the highest mountain in the Alps. It symbolizes outdoors, achievemen­t, exploratio­n and pushing beyond one’s limits to reach new heights. Centuries of collected knowledge, decades of experience, years of developmen­t, and hundreds of hours of dedicated labor — they all culminate in a Montblanc timepiece coming to life,” explained Montblanc Southeast Asia president Matthieu Dupont.

Held at the Garden Pavilion of Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC, the venue was bedecked with elements of nature — leaves, boulders and even a waterfall — that brought a heightened sense of peace and tranquilit­y. With a theme of outdoor or camp dining, the simple gastronomi­c menu for the evening featured several live stations, grilling sites and calorific dessert selections inspired by the Alps, naturellem­ent.

Guests included Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Karylle Tatlonghar­i, Junjun Ablaza, Ben Alves and Chelsea Robato, Carmina Sanches Jacob, Angel Jones and Richard Juan.

It’s worth your time and effort to experience the Montblance brand, palanggas.

Do check out Montblanc at all Rustan’s outlets around the country, including City of Dreams and Resorts World.

For inquiries, visit rustans.com.

 ??  ?? Montblanc Southeast Asia president Matthieu Dupont, Rustan’s president Donnie Tantoco, Chris Po, Rustan Commercial Corporatio­n member of the board Maritess Tantoco Enriquez, Montblanc Southeast Asia sales director Cedric Audoubert.
Montblanc Southeast Asia president Matthieu Dupont, Rustan’s president Donnie Tantoco, Chris Po, Rustan Commercial Corporatio­n member of the board Maritess Tantoco Enriquez, Montblanc Southeast Asia sales director Cedric Audoubert.
 ??  ?? Igi Roxas, Marc Bungay, Aj Gallego, Mickie Bungay, Jamiel Escalona
Igi Roxas, Marc Bungay, Aj Gallego, Mickie Bungay, Jamiel Escalona
 ??  ?? Tim Yap, Macky Fah, Nikki Huang, Javi Martinez
Tim Yap, Macky Fah, Nikki Huang, Javi Martinez
 ??  ?? Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Kath Buendia, Clara Day, Richard Juan
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohammed Rida El Fassi, Kath Buendia, Clara Day, Richard Juan
 ??  ?? Agile Zamora, Tina Jacinto, Connie Haw
Agile Zamora, Tina Jacinto, Connie Haw
 ??  ?? Bobbi and Maarten Schippers, Luis Puno
Bobbi and Maarten Schippers, Luis Puno
 ??  ?? Alex Vega, Jack de Mesa, Cesar Vargas
Alex Vega, Jack de Mesa, Cesar Vargas
 ??  ?? Luane de Lima, Jeison Choachuy Camille Villanueva
Luane de Lima, Jeison Choachuy Camille Villanueva
 ??  ?? Kathy Huang
Kathy Huang
 ??  ?? Rustan’s VP for store planning and expansions Michael Huang, Montblanc Southeast Asia sales manager Claire Cellerin
Rustan’s VP for store planning and expansions Michael Huang, Montblanc Southeast Asia sales manager Claire Cellerin
 ??  ?? Ann Casas, Gabriel Habana
Ann Casas, Gabriel Habana
 ??  ?? Junjun Ablaza, Carlo Rojas
Junjun Ablaza, Carlo Rojas
 ??  ?? Arnold and Valyn Booker, Rustan’s Valerie Roque
Arnold and Valyn Booker, Rustan’s Valerie Roque
 ??  ?? Weizel Gulfan, Angel Jones
Weizel Gulfan, Angel Jones
 ??  ?? Ariel Arce, Michelle Garcia
Ariel Arce, Michelle Garcia
 ??  ?? Carmina Sanchez Jacob, Monette Garcia
Carmina Sanchez Jacob, Monette Garcia
 ??  ?? Joyce Alizon, Serla Russell
Joyce Alizon, Serla Russell
 ??  ?? Victor Basa, Eric Go
Victor Basa, Eric Go
 ??  ?? Ryan Larson, Moritz Hau
Ryan Larson, Moritz Hau
 ??  ?? Ben Alves, Chelsea Robato
Ben Alves, Chelsea Robato
 ??  ?? Karylle Tatlonghar­i
Karylle Tatlonghar­i
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