national book store collaborates with 7 design influencers
As National Book Store celebrates its 75th year, it now goes beyond simply nurturing people’s passions — it inspires them with passion. To do this, it has collaborated with seven Filipino design influencers: Amina AranazAlunan, Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Cecile Van Straten, Daphne Oseña-Paez, Patty Eustaquio, Rajo Laurel, and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo.
Each of them produced a line of limited-edition stationery, accessories, and gift items. “Their unique styles and design philosophies are reflected in each of their lines,” says National Book Store managing director Xandra Ramos-Padilla. “These limited edition items can be gifted to anyone’s family, friends, and loved ones, so that everyone can receive and be inspired by the gift of passion.”
These items will be available starting today, Nov. 24, in select National Book Store branches, on their website www.nationalbookstore.com, and via their delivery hotline 8888-NBS (627).
To learn more about these collaborations, visit tinyurl.com/InspireWithPassion. Join the discussion online by using the hash tag# Inspire With Passion, and connect with National Book Store on social media — @nbsalert on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Viber, and YouTube.
The products will be available today at NBS branches in Glorietta 1, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt, Power Plant Mall-Rockwell, SM Aura Premier, Shangri-La Plaza, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Eds a and Tr in om a. Deliveries will be made to select NBS branches on Nov. 29 and Dec. 9.
CECILE VAN STRATEN
is the creator of the popular blog chuvaness.com. Cecile shares that she’s “always looking for something [she hasn’t] seen before.” Her line includes: the Avenida money envelope and clearly nostalgic pouches, inspired by vintage photos of National Book Store; and checkbook holders, designed for the new size of checkbooks available today. These money-related items are for good feng shui in the new year, according to her.
RISSA TRILLO
is a beauty columnist, model, and entrepreneur. She co-founded Happy Skin cosmetics, an original brand of skin-caring makeup. Her collection features a pyramid coin purse, triple-zip flat pouch, and an origami organizer inspired by the clean, modern, and timeless qualities of Japanese origami. “This stems from the realization that the things I’m passionate about led me to create Happy Skin—and I want to inspire other Filipinos to do the same: to unfold possibilities with your passions.”
RAJO LAUREL
is a top fashion designer and the recipient of several awards for fashion design and entrepreneurship. “I’d like everyone to have a piece of this experience I’ve created,” Rajo says about his line, which includes a journal, pen set, and tote bag. He created the unique pattern featured on the items by starting with pencil, then pen and ink, then brushstrokes, and finally thread and stitching, evoking a handmade and special feel.
PATTY EUSTAQUIO
is an artist known for her unique approach to sculptures and paintings. She is a recipient of several awards for emerging artists, and has had solo shows in Manila, Taiwan, Singapore, and New York. “I’d say that an element of fun is part of why I am drawn to a designed object,” she shares. Her line includes a gift wrapper, a note pad, and a note card set imprinted with her illustrations of the gumamela or hibiscus flower.
CAT ARAMBULO - ANTONIO
is a lifestyle writer, fashion blogger, and creator of Catastrophe, a chic stationery brand. “I’m passionate about life, in general... and I love empowering women,” Cat says. Her line includes gift tags, gift wrappers, and paper bags in a distinctive blackand-white color scheme, which reflects her personal style, and X and O patterns, which symbolize hugs and kisses.
DAPHNE OSEÑA-PAEZ
is a TV host and personality, entrepreneur, author, and UNICEF Special Advocate for Children. “Form has to follow function,” Daphne says about good design. Her line includes a journal set and pouches inspired by tropical life.
AMINA ARANAZ
is a fashion designer, co-founder of the School of Fashion and the Arts, and entrepreneur, managing the eponymous brand of handcrafted bags, Aranáz. “Good design has to be a balance of functionality and aesthetics,” she shares. Her line includes a folder set, desk organizers, and file holders, with a colorful pattern inspired by nature.