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THE SWEETEST CHRISTMAS AT RUSTAN’S

The season of sharing, good cheer, and gift-giving is here, and it’s time to rekindle that age-old Christmas time magic with traditions such as trimming the tree and finding the perfect presents for loved ones and friends.

And while everyone is busy completing Christmas checklists, Rustan’s was brewing up their own list of everything nice that would surely give instant magical feelings of bliss, love, and warmth. As the ultimate destination in these merry times, create the sweetest memories in specially-curated store activities, indulge in the sweetest gifts for your loved ones—and yourself, of course!—and enjoy the sweetest deals and treats from the best brands. Rustan’s kicks off its sweetest Christmas yet with the unveiling of its iconic windows The Tantoco Family: Specialty Food Retailers, Inc. Business Development Head MJ Tantoco, Chris Tantoco, Rustan’s Administration Manager Paolo Tantoco, Rustan’s Member of the Board Maritess Tantoco-Enriquez, Rustan’s Chairman and CEO Nedy Tantoco, SSI Group, Inc. President Anton Huang, Rustan’s President Donnie Tantoco, Rustan Marketing Specialists, Inc. General Manager Catherine Huang, and Rustan’s Head of Marketing and Communications Dina Tantoco  Rustan’s Patriarch and Chairman Emeritus Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr.

Joyfully introducing its theme for the season, Rustan’s presents The Sweetest Christmas at Rustan’s!

The metro always lights up at Christmas time, and Rustan’s spreads holiday cheer every year with its dazzling holiday window displays. This holiday season is no different, as it lights up its latest tastefully arranged menagerie of Christmas delights that embody the joy and warmth of the festivities. Inside, customers can get inspired by Rustan’s magical and Instagrammable displays for sprucing up their own home decorations, and enjoy shopping for designer gift items and Christmas party OOTDs with the sweetest holiday deals around. With so many special activities and exclusive discounts lined up, shoppers experience the thrill and the magic of the season every time they drop by Rustan’s.

Ready to get started on that holiday shopping spree? From October 24 – November 30, spend a minimum of P15,000 on a single-receipt transaction and receive a special assorted dozen of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Take home a bottle of Henriot Brut Souverain to enjoy during the Christmas feast for a minimum of P100,000 worth of single-receipt purchase. Rustan’s is feeling a bit more generous this season as patrons get X3 FSP points multipliers on all items on October 24 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Glam for the Holidays

At the Women’s Department, its glam galore for the season’s latest looks. What’s more, there are discounts and gifts to make shopping for the perfect party outfit even more fun at Rustan’s.

October 24 from 5:00PM – 10:00PM is the perfect day and time to shop for outfits and accessories at the Rustan’s women’s section, with a 25% discount on regular-priced items from Karen Kane, Eileen Fisher, Elie Tahari, Adolfo Dominguez, Lafayette, Ricardo Preto, Carolee, Anne Klein, Mundi, Echo Designs, Collection 18, Leighton, Trina Turk, T Tahari, Wander, Buxton, Adrianna Papell, Natori, Nicole Miller, Vivienne Tam, Halston Heritage, Allen Schwartz, Pedro Del Hierro, Josie Natori, Tadashi Shoji, Aidan Mattox, Marina Rinaldi, SHO, Bari Jay and Marchesa Notte among others.

Trendy and chic ensembles from ASTR, JOA, Moon River, Lost and Wander, Glamorous, Bardot, Finders Keepers, Keepsake, Lilly Pulitzer, Hue Hosiery, Trina Turk, Seafolly, Maaji, Milea, Vince Camuto, Echo, Leilani, Carmen Marc Valvo are also on 25% discount.

Complement your overall holiday look with a wide selection of shoes and bags, with 25% off on all regular-priced items from Coccinelle, Sergio Rossi, Gianvito Rossi, Kurt Geiger, Carvela, Ancient Greek Sandale, Aquazurra, Strathberry, Danse Lente, Chiara Ferragni, Aerosoles, Arezzo, Schutz, Jessica McClintock, Rafe and more.

On the same day, Tory Burch is gifting buyers Alphabet Letter Stickers with purchases of its Kira and Terry bags. Salvatore Ferragamo also treats FSP members to discounts and points multipliers with a minimum purchase of its products from October 24 to 26 at Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La.

Michael Kors is offering 20% off on all regular-priced items, except for fragrances, eyewear, watches, and leather cleaners.

Accessorize in elegance, as brands Kate Spade, Bally, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Furla, Dune, and Superga, Anne Klein, and DKNY are also offering discounts on regular items and full-priced styles, while Jimmy Choo offers special perks for FSP members.

To add even more glitter to the season, there are holiday finds of up to 50% off on select fine items at Silver Vault and Denovo, and special discounts of 20% off on select pieces from Criselda Lontok, Oleg Cassini Women, JILL, Lady Rustan, Luna, Lotus, and U My Philippines.

Glow-up Shopping Spree

There is a wide array of stocking stuffers from the beauty department, and Beauty Addict members get additional gifts on a special sale on October 24, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM only. For a minimum purchase of P5,000, Beauty Addict members get a free Murad Facial Treatment voucher, which can be used in any Murad Spa until Jan. 2020. A minimum purchase of P20,000 entitles the members to the Murad facial treatment plus a Tali Handmade Les Bag, and a purchase of P25,000 gives them an additional Artesa by KitchenCraft Round White Marble Board.

Beauty brands Bath and Body, Jane Iredale, Stila, Mario Badescu, L’Occitane, Nuxe, and Neal’s Yard Remedies are giving away discounts and complimentary items for minimum purchases on select products on the same day.

Merry Men

It’s time to spruce up the holiday wardrobe with irresistible discounts from the Men’s Section on October 24 as well, U My Philippines Men and Oleg Cassini Man are offering 20% off on select items. Every purchase of a Dalmore Sapphire comes with a complimentary Samsonite foldable duffel bag.

Rustan’s also has a perfect mix of outfits for both sporty casual lifestyles and more formal affairs, with brands offering 50% discounts on select items: Nike, Calvin Klein, Allen Edmonds, New Balance, Emporio Armani, Hackett, Adolfo Dominguez, and Under Armour, Psycho Bunny, Bread & Boxers, Bluemint, Ricardo Preto, Knowledge Cotton Apparel, Capsule, Umber, Trucker’s, Smythson, Mismo, Bottega Del Cuoio, Vaultskin, Mad Style, Thompson, Babette Wasserman, Tateossian, AD&C 1956 Milano, Pedro del Hierro, S’well, Discovery Shop and more.

Kenneth Cole has a 20% discount on regular-priced items on this one-day sale, and Tommy Hilfiger offers P1,000 off on every P7,500 purchase from their items at the Men’s, Women’s and Kids’ divisions.

Visions of Sugarplums

Christmas is for kids, and select infant items at the Kids division are on 20% discount. Tots can get a Lego Creator Santa when you buy a Lego set worth P999.75. A purchase of two Tokyo Finds items comes with a complimentary Writing Instrument, and select Rustanette, Rustan Jr, Baby Club, Tumble Bumble outfits are on 20% off, perfect for those holiday memento photos. All these are on offer today, October 24, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Hearth and Home

As it is time to deck the halls, there are special set-ups of different kinds of Christmas trees to bring holiday magic and inspiration. Home items from brands such as Breville, Delonghi, Kitchenaid, Philips, Tefal, Gaggia, Zojirushi, Claytan, Robert Welch, Schott Zweisel, WMF, Oster and Pottery Barn are offering their own holiday promos on October 24 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. There are also special promos on glassware, with discounts on beer and wine glasses and bar accessories for those holiday get-togethers.

Sweet Bazaar and Activities

There are fun festivities on every floor of Rustan’s Makati on October 24, with games and prizes galore, along with holiday-inspired goodies for guests, including sweet treats for the kiddies and drinks to get grown-ups into the spirit of the holidays.

Every customer receives a Holiday Shopping Map upon registration at the 5th floor. To make the evening even sweeter, the first 500 customers to complete any of the activities per division—women’s, men’s, beauty, kids, home, and fine jewelry—on the map can have it stamped at the activity area and claim a P500 Rustan’s gift card at the 1st or 5th floor Customer Service Counter. Newly-registered and existing FSP and Beauty Addict members get a complimentary stamp.

Here’s an exciting experience designed to give customers their sweetest Christmas yet. Visit the beauty area of Rustan’s Makati and indulge in carefully handcrafted pastries from Café Macaron. Walk towards the men’s section and satisfy your love for wine from VASST or whisky from The Dalmore. For the ladies, enjoy the different flavors of yogurt from Pinkberry, shop at the 2^nd floor while drinking cocktails from the Mistral Bar and delight on desserts from Bizu Patisserie. Over at the 3rd floor, kids can take home their own designed Krispy Kreme doughnut. Homeowners can relax on the 4th floor, sipping fine wines from Ralph’s Wines and Spirits and imbibing the sweet magic of local beverages from Destileria Limtuaco, all paired with sumptuous slices from Pizza Morena. And on the 5^th floor, the whole family can truly get into the holiday season spirit as they shop to their hearts’ content at Rustan’s Christmas Shop.

Christmas Registry

To make everyone’s Christmas shopping even more convenient, Rustan’s is also offering a Christmas Registry service, where kids (and kids at heart) can write down their wish lists that will be sent to Santa and to their chosen friends and family, or even shared on social media. Kids can also write a letter to Jolly Old St. Nick and send it off to the North Pole—with the chance of one lucky kid from each Rustan’s store having their Christmas wish come true.

Weekends with Santa

Santa Claus himself is visiting Rustan’s Makati on October 24, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, so kids can tell him about their secret Christmas dreams and wishes themselves. In fact, he’ll be visiting all Rustan’s stores every weekend, starting on October 26 until December 22.

True Holiday Spirit

Because Christmas is ultimately a holiday meant for children, Rustan’s is helping shoppers spread good will, cheer, and love beyond family and friends by offering merchandise that customers can buy as gifts. With all Rustan’s stores participating, this initiative has Childhope Asia Philippines as its beneficiary. It starts today, October 24, and runs until December 15.

Children’s Christmas Crafts

As fun as shopping is, there’s something really special about handmade projects made by curious and creative kids. Rustan’s presents its arts and crafts weekends for children in all of its stores, to be held every Saturday from November 15 – December 14 and 15. Here, they can try creating their own popper toys out of simple materials with Santa’s Lab Snowball Surprise. At Sparkly Snowflake, they can craft snowflakes out of popsicle sticks and glue, which they can hang on the Christmas tree at home, while the Mallow Snowflake session will have them designing—then eating—their own unique snowflakes made out of marshmallows. They can also hear their favorite tales about the holiday season with Christmas Storytelling.

Comfort and Joy While Shopping

Rustan’s has other services this season to help ease the Christmas rush: personal shoppers, gift cards or certificates, and gift wrapping. For even more convenience, shop for your holiday gift items at your fingertips at www.rustans.com, to pick out exquisite presents for loved ones and friends.

For more information about Rustan’s holiday offerings and activities, visit rustans.com or follow @rustansph on Facebook and Instagram.