The Catsfather
IT TAKES GUTS, passion, vision, and a lot of hard work for a business to grow from a small car accessories, tires, and servicing shop in Greenhills into a leading force in the local automotive industry. The CATS Group definitely has these in spades, as it recently celebrated 30 years of innovation and success with an evening of festivities that were quite cinematic in scope.
After all, the event, held last October at the Grand Hyatt Manila, was also a celebration of the CATS Group founder Mr. Felix Ang’s 60th birthday. And what better way to honor a visionary and his enduring legacy than to hail him as a Godfather?
The Francis Ford Coppola classic was the perfect inspiration for the double celebration, as The Godfather is Felix Ang’s all-time favorite movie. But more than the filmic theme, the movie’s driving message, uttered by its leading character Don Vito Corleone, is a reflection of how the birthday celebrant cultivates relationships and runs his very successful business: “Friendship is everything. It’s almost the equal of family. And family is the most important thing in life.”
MENSWEAR is one of the easiest options for a gift. Still, it is not as easy to navigate through; there’s more to just the size and color of a shirt. It’s important to look for quality pieces especially for your dad, brother, or husband. This holiday season, invest more and give a gift that will surely make a more lasting impression.
Van Laack, Germany’s most established shirt maker, recently took on the exhilarating creativity and the unique design signature of Wolfgang Joop. Proudly announcing Joop as the new creative director, one of the most influential coutouriers take on the challenge of modernizing the conservative business look from ground up. His first miesterwerk capsule collection already gives a hint of what to expect.
An easy gift option is Van Laack’s “The Perfect Look”. With minimal care and maximum effect taken into consideration, “The Perfect Look” shirts will look great from morning to evening. The high quality cotton essentials are made of fine Swiss full-twisted yarns, proven to be wrinkle-free and easy to iron. With less effort and more time, these shirts are perfect for every businessman.
The flawless shirts from the miesterwek collection reflect Van Laack’s fascination for sophisticated tailoring of the highest quality. Expect the greatest comfort that Van Laack achieves through masterful cuts and exquisite fabrics. The result? Pure luxury for everyday!
Having a hard time deciding what to give? Have a shirt that is created uniquely for your love ones.
Go for made to measure! Simply choose the favorite cut and combine it with a great selection of fabrics, collars, cuffs, and buttons. It ranges from classic to contemporary styles. With embroidered initials on desired color, the personalized Van Laack shirts will become a unique and individual gift. Best of all, it goes through the seamless and stringent German quality assurance.
For something more formal, Van Laack’s tailor-made suit is handmade for Van Laack with an expression of style and elegance. Choose from a variety of high-quality fabrics and variations and create a personal suit. An appointment can be made and a few fittings will follow to ensure that the suit is the perfect fit.
Van Laack is located at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong and Greenbelt 5 in Makati. For inquiries, contact 0917-8243329.
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