Polaroid Originals, the leading authority in analog instant photography, entered Cebu in July 2018, marking its very first provincial hub in the country.

Last month, the Polaroid Interactive Photo Exhibit in Ayala Center Cebu allowed guests to experience how Polaroid Originals cameras, such as the One Step 2 i-Type camera and the Vintage 600, can capture life’s best moments in the coolest way possible. It’s like travelling back in time, as it triggers nostalgia of using analog vintage cameras, but with the perks of having modern features and a contemporary design; particularly for the One Step 2 i-Type.

Inspired by the original OneStep camera from the 1977, the OneStep 2 is an analog instant camera for the modern era as it blends classic design with contemporary style. Updated to create a simple easy-to-use instant camera which works as soon as you take it out of the box, it’s easy enough for a child to use.

OneStep 2 features

Upon closer inspection, the OneStep 2 boasts heavy-weight features, with its built-in strobe flash, high-quality 2 feet to infinity lens, and self-timer function, users are assured of a completely unique photo each time. Plus, its long-lasting rechargeable battery means longer shooting time wherever and whenever in the world. To be precise, the camera has a 60-day battery life.

And the best part? The OneStep 2 enables users to fully immerse in the glory days of analog photography as it runs on all the styles of Polaroid Originals’ i-Type Film and 600 Film. Whether it’s colored, black and white, or soaked in rainbow hued frames, there’s a whole world of possibilities simply waiting to be developed.

Decades later and there’s still nothing that beats the Polaroid Originals. Available in white or graphite, the Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 i-Type camera are available at following Bratpack stores: Greenbelt 5 Shangri-la Plaza, Alabang Town Center, and Ayala Center Cebu.

The Original Never Left

Eighty years since Edwin Land changed the way we keep memories with his breakthrough invention, Polaroid is back to capture life’s best moments in the coolest way possible. Introducing Polaroid Originals, a new category of products dedicated to analog instant photography in its original, iconic format.

Launched on September 13, 2017 – the 80th anniversary of Polaroid’s foundation – Polaroid Originals marks the next step in a journey started by The Impossible Project who kept the dream alive since 2008. As the clamor for nostalgia peaks, it didn’t take long for the rest of the world to catch up as Polaroid stakes its original claim as the leading authority in instant photography.

Recently, Polaroid Originals collaborated with self-taught photographer The London Vagabond to capture the backstage magic of punk royalty Vivienne Westwood’s AW17/18 collection. As one of the most historic artifacts of the 80s, Polaroid Originals also made an on-screen appearance in one of the episodes of the much-anticipated season 2 of sci-fi web series Stranger Things – laying proof of the world’s enduring fascination with Polaroid.

Fast forward to this day, sentimental fiends and tastemakers alike can rejoice as Polaroid Originals rolls out with refurbished vintage cameras that are nostalgic as they are good as new.

A brand that hails from the future, by way of the past, Native emerged from the rainforests of Vancouver, British Columbia in 2009 with a mission to spread happiness and enLITEn lives with its impressive range of mondo-lite, crazy comfortable, totally accessible, easy-to-wear, and completely “Beast Free footwear.”

From its trademark 3D EVA material, Native has since altered the course of footwear evolution as it continues to yield a more dynamic line-up of 100% Beast Free and vegan-approved materials into its mix. The result is a constantly growing assortment of fresh Future Classics that offer up countless fun-loving and easy-going individuals a wide array of fun and humane footwear alternatives to slip into amid the chaos and weight of everyday existence!

NO ANIMALS HARMED. Beast Free has been an integral part of Native since its start. “Not a hair nor hide on any animal, anywhere, has been used in the creation of our product,” the company said.

But no matter what the next great invention comes out of Native’s secret lab, one thing stays true for the brand. And that is, to always Keep It Lite no matter what! As Native returns to introduce its latest offerings for the season, the brand affirms its commitment in making the world a brighter and lighter place with its longstanding Keep It Lite campaign.

More than just a way to define the Native’s superlative selection of liteweight footwear, the Keep It Lite campaign – which has always been Native’s mantra since day one – ultimately alludes to the brand’s dedication to create, design, and advocate ideas that make life a little more fun, a tad more conscious, and a whole lotta LITEr!

Native junkies can expect to find a heap of deLITEful surprises from their favorite brand this season. Among which is the Cherry Blossom collection which sees two of Native’s classic designs – the Jericho and the Verona – get a subtle and pretty update with delicate Sakura prints.

KEEPING IT LITE. Native says that through its “simple formula of innovation, originality, and the key ingredient — lite-ness — we’re spreading good shoes and better vibes to all corners of the globe.”

Sweet and dainty, the Cherry Blossom print of the footwear is guaranteed to instantly brighten up any ensemble. All that’s left to do is choose between the Jericho, with its quintessential sneaker-like silhouette sans the stuffiness of a typical rubber shoes or the Verona, an easy-to-wear slip on that offers unparalleled breathability and comfort for hours on end. But frankly speaking, whichever one you choose, you can never go wrong if you Keep It Lite with Native!

The Cherry Blossom collection is priced at P3,290 and available in Native stores (SM Mall of Asia, Glorietta 4, Robinson’s Place Manila, SM Megamall, TriNoma, SM North Edsa Annex, SM City Cebu, Centrio, SM City Davao) and Res|Toe|Run stores. (Press Release)

Cebu condos are in for a do-over—the SM Home Design Series: The Essentials of Condo Living breaks away from Manila to host its well-received series of talks in the South’s busiest and brightest metropolis. SM Home invites Cebuanos to “Complete Your Home with SM Home” by featuring talented local designers to give in-depth, useful talks in maximizing and beautifying their modern condominium life.

The Northwing Atrium of SM City Cebu will host this leg of the SM Home Design Series, to be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 24 and 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is a feast for all design-loving senses, because apart from the prepared talks, guests can view styled home vignettes—living room, kitchen, bedroom and dining room—decorated using SM Home pieces by the featured Cebuano designers themselves.

Each SM Home Design Series talk is meant to answer the most pressing decor and design issues of a starter condo owner.

Sessions

Philippine Institute of Interior Design Cebu Chapter member Ryan James Mantuhac, ID will help discerning condo owners decide whether to hire professional help with his talk, “Should I Hire An Interior Designer?” at 11 a.m.

At 12 noon, Janet Lo Lee, head designer of her eponymous Cebu-based studio will instruct guests on how to make good use of limited condo space in her talk Space Planning 101. Janet, known for her sophisticated and minimalist design specializes in residential, commercial and renovation projects.

SM Home invites Cebuanos to “Complete Your Home with SM Home” by featuring talented local designers to give in-depth, useful talks in maximizing and beautifying their modern condominium life.

At 1 p.m. Maybelline Te, interior and furniture designer and manufacturer, will give a talk about Finding and Perfecting Your Design Style. Suitable for first-time home decorators, the talk will impart wisdom on refining a homeowner’s design taste.

An interior designer specializing in the staging of model units and common areas for real estate developers, Hannah C. Lim, ID of HL Designs will discuss Space Saving Tips and Tricks, aimed to reveal secrets on keeping a condo spartan yet stylish. Her talk will start at 2 p.m.

A furniture designer and maker will help guests furnish the condo of their dreams with the talk Scale Away: Choosing Furniture for Small Spaces at 3 p.m. Kate Ngo, a specialist in wood furniture with a Master’s degree in design and craftsmanship will highlight the importance of scale, space and choosing fixtures that fit just right.

Finally, at 4 p.m., copywriter and advertising professor Carla Adlawan teams up with Boysen Paints for the day’s final talk, In Living Color: How to Infuse Personality Into Your Home with Paint & Color, giving guests an educated view on which shades to splash their homes with.

Registration for the event will start at 10 a.m., while all styled vignettes from the SM Home Design Series: The Essentials of Condo Living will remain at the SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium till March 8. The weekend event is a one-of-a-kind experience condo living enthusiasts will love attending. (Press Release)