UNIQLO IN MANILA! FINALLY!

UNIQLO, a Japanese retail brand, is one of my most fave stores to check whenever I go abroad (aside from H&M and Bershka). Though they may not always be the top of mind store for many who looks for on-trend and detailed/over designed clothing,  I love how simple, very comfortable and very reasonably priced their goods are. And you can find just about any piece of clothing in their store. It is my no fail go-to store whenever I have fashion emergencies during my out of country trips. Their plain tees, shirts and coats are a must have in every closet.

So I am very happy that UNIQLO has finally landed in our shores, with its first branch in the Philippines to be opened at the SM Mall of Asia this coming June 2012.

Seated from the left is Mr. Katsumi Kubota, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines and center is Mr. Naoki Otoma, Group Executive Vice President, FAST RETAILING Co., LTD

ABOUT UNIQLO:

The first UNIQLO store opened its doors in June 1984. We proved the success of the SPA manufacturer retailer model controlling the entire process from product planning, production, distribution and marketing. UNIQLO enjoyed superb growth by providing high quality casual wear at remarkably low prices. 


It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, Uniqlo makes clothes that transcend all categories and social groups. Our clothes are made for all, going beyond age, gender, occupation, ethnicity and all the other ways that define people.

Our clothes are simple and essential yet universal, so people can freely combine them with their own unique styles, in any way they choose, every day of the year.

Everything we do is rooted deeply in our Japanese origin, always aspiring to excellence in quality, design and technology. However, we will always ensure that our clothes are affordable and accessible to everyone.

Uniqlo is a way of thinking that’s about constant change, diversity, and challenging conventional wisdom.

At UNIQLO, we believe that everyone can benefit from simple, well-designed clothes. Because if all people can look and feel better every day, then maybe the world can be a little better too.

I CAN'T WAIT!!! :)

For more info, check out and like Uniqlo PH Official Facebook page here. 

MARKKI STROEM for 2011 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards: Best Performance by an Actor for a Featured Role (Musical)

So today, amidst the gloomy weather and lazy mood, we have received a very good news---my bestie Markki Stroem is nominated at the 2011 BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards, for Best Performance by an Actor for a Featured Role for his amazing performance as Henry from the highly acclaimed musical theater play Next to Normal.

Something to celebrate, indeed! Next to Normal was Markki's first professional play and you will not believe what things he had to go through from the auditions, the first run to their recently concluded re-run. And he was such a remarkable neophyte in the theater scene, all those who have watched him on the play could vouch for that. Let alone Ms. Lea Salonga's good words for him (Phil. Star Column) confirm to you how good he was. (Okay, I am now sounding a bit of a defensive friend here. LOL)

All I can say is, hardwork really pays off. Having people notice the quality of work you have done, is more that enough of an award. And I am sure Markki feels that way. 

And now that he's nominated, let us help him get his first ever acting award! 

To vote for him, please visit this link. 

You just need to go to the site, click on the 2011 Broadway World Philippines Awards and provide a valid e-mail address to enter the nominee page and then click away to vote.

Here's a screenshot of my iPhone when I voted a while ago.

Thank you guys!

And congratulations to Atlantis Productions, the whole cast of the play who were also nominated, and to everyone involved in NEXT TO NORMAL.

Way to go, Markki! Let's continue on bigger and better things! I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. :)

PS. Mac has BGSW and this for Markki, I feel the ardent need of a good news before we leave for Hong Kong on Tuesday, so we can all have something to celebrate when we're there. teehee... :))