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Christian Louboutin "Snorkeling 100" ankle boots.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: £591

Scuba-inspired 100mm or 4.5 inches yellow neoprene "Snorkeling" ankle boots. Available at www.net-a-porter.com.

Bottega Veneta "Pewter" multicolor washed cervo cross body bag.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php159,500

Made of cervo leather that has undergone a special washing process, the piece has a cushiony, distressed feel resulting in a bag that is soft and unstructured yet very tough. Created with unfinished edges and multi-toned intrecciato detail. Available at Bottega Veneta, Greenbet 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Kate Spade iPhone case.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php2,950

"Kate Spade's special design iPhone case. Available at Kate Spade, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Montblanc Limited Edition "Alfred Hitchcock 3000" fountain pen.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php185,000

Inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's movies Psycho and Vertigo, the limited edition 3000 fountain pen comes with 925 sterling silver rings. These rings have been engraved with hatch marks symbolizing every movie that Hitchcock directed. The black lacquered bodies of the instruments have been given a special pattern which is reminiscent of the most iconic scenes of the Psycho and Vertigo movies. Available at Montblanc, Rustan's, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Salvatore Ferragamo bangle.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php10,500

Made of brass, polyester, and paper with Ferragamo detail. Available at Salvatore Ferragamo, Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Timothy Oulton "Stony Hurst" large chest in shiny steel.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php159,000

Timothy Oulton's travel-inspired trunks made into functional furniture. The collection preserves all the hallmarks of traditional craftsmanship in its construction and detailing, while experimenting with a range of innovative finishes, including the brand's celebrated Spitfire finish, as well as "Kilim", a design that employs an ancient hand-loomed weaving technique that takes up to three months to complete. Available at House by Anza, The Podium Mall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.

Tag Heuer Limited Edition 300 SLR Calibre 1887.

Posted May 16, 2012

Price: Php267,250

The limited edition automatic chronograph exudes sophisticated elegance. The partially orange second hand highlights the brown dial, whose color shows off the vintage Heuer logo to perfection. Turn it over to share sophisticated secret: The mythical Mercedez-Benz 300 SLR driven by Fangio engraved on the back. Available at WATCHWORKS, 2/F Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City. .

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20 BEEN THERE
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21 CRÉME DELA CRÉME
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22 COVER STORY
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