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Soiree by Retail Lab and the 27th French Film Festival

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<div><strong>Shop and support local brands at Soirée by Retail Lab.</strong></div><p><strong>Soirée by Retail Lab</strong>, the much-anticipated annual holiday shopping event, returns to the <strong>Fifth at Rockwell</strong> from <strong>November 22 to 24</strong>, <strong>December 6 to 8</strong>,<strong></strong> and <strong>December 14 to 15</strong>. </p><div><br/></div><p>For 15 years, Retail Lab has been a pioneer in the local retail scene, dedicated to supporting local and emerging brands. Founded by <strong>Claud Baron-Paulino </strong>and<strong></strong><strong> Rosanna Aranaz</strong>, Retail Lab provides a platform for these brands to thrive and reach a wider audience. Expanding beyond its retail stores, Retail Lab has taken its commitment to local brands to the next level with Soirée. This twice-yearly event at the Fifth at Rockwell has become a highly sought-after destination for shoppers seeking unique, high-quality products from Filipino designers and artisans.</p><div><br/></div><p>This year’s Soirée promises to be even more extraordinary, featuring <strong>over 170 carefully curated brands</strong> that offer a diverse range of products, from fashion and accessories to homeware, food, and artisanal treats</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1732236008410Retail Lab and Soiree by. Retail Lab Founders Claud Baron-Paulino and Rosanna Aranaz 1.JPG" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Retail Lab and Soiree by Retail Lab Founders Claud Baron-Paulino and Rosanna Aranaz</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Immerse yourself in French films.</strong></div><p>The <strong>Embassy of France to the Philippines</strong>, in partnership with<strong> SM Supermalls </strong>and <strong>SM Cinema</strong>, is staging the 27th edition of the <strong>French Film Festival</strong> at <strong>SM Aura Cinema</strong> from <strong>November 22 to 26</strong>, and at<strong> SM City North EDSA Cinema</strong> from <strong>November 22 to 29, 2024.</strong> Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. For the first time in its history, the French Film Festival will feature Feminist Cinema with a cross-cultural perspective between France and the Philippines through a selection of films by the new generation of French and Filipina women directors.</p><div><br/></div><p>Films that will be shown are: <em>Prodigieuses (Prodigies)</em>, <em>Une Histoire d’Amour et de Désir (A Tale of Love and Desire)</em>, <em>Seize Printemps (Spring Blossom)</em>, <em>Slalom</em>, <em>Sous le Ciel d’Alice (Skies of Lebanon</em><em>)</em>, <em>Rien à Foutre (No F*cks Given)</em>, <em>Fragile</em>, <em>Marinette</em>,<em> Le Ravissement (The Rapture)</em>, <em>Mon Héroïne (My Heroine)</em>, <em>Les Femmes au Balcon (The Balconettes)</em>, <em>Le Comte de Montecristo (The Count of Monte Cristo)</em>, <em>Quand Vient l’Automne (When Fall is Coming)</em>, <em></em>and <em></em><em>Annie Colère (Angry Annie)</em></p><div><br/></div><p>This year, the festival’s “godmother” will be Filipina director <strong>Sigrid Bernardo</strong>, who will open the event with a roundtable discussion on the status of women through cinema on November 22 at the SM Aura Cinema Director’s Club. A special screening of Bernardo’s short film “<strong>May at Nila</strong>,” a love story between two Filipino women during the Japanese Occupation, will be held prior to the roundtable discussion.</p><div><br/></div><p>A special guest–French director<strong> Noémie Lefort</strong>–has been invited to the Philippines for the occasion. She will present her movie “<strong>My Heroin</strong>,” based on her own story about a young girl who dreams of directing a film in Hollywood. She will take part in a roundtable discussion at SM City North EDSA Cinema on November 26 about the place of women in cinema, both in front of and behind the camera, alongside prominent women involved in the Philippine film industry. She will also give a masterclass on film directing to film students at the University of the Philippines. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173223627057116 Discover the allure of French cinema at SM Aura Cinema from November 22-26, 2024..jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173223628905017 Celebrate the art of French cinema with inspiring films, happening from November 22-29, 2024, at SM City North EDSA Cinema..jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Go furniture and décor shopping for Christmas, and score great deals at OUR HOME.</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>From timeless, traditional décor to sleek, modern touches, OUR HOME offers a curated collection of holiday décor to make your home holiday-ready. Refresh your furniture to perfectly complement the festive atmosphere, enhancing every space with pieces that are both stylish and inviting. Whether you’re adorning your tree with beautiful ornaments, lighting up the room with fairy lights, or adding cozy touches with seasonal cushions, candles, plushies, and tabletop accents, OUR HOME&#x27;s selection helps you create the perfect holiday ambiance.</p><div><br/></div><p>Enjoy a seamless holiday styling with their complimentary services, including free interior design advice, and floral styling to create a beautifully curated holiday look that fosters warm memories with your loved ones. Select OUR HOME stores offer free Christmas Styling service this season. Check out <a href="https://ourhome.ph/pages/free-christmas-tree-styling">OUR HOME&#x27;s website</a> for more details.</p><div><br/></div><p>This November at OUR HOME, you can also enjoy unbeatable discounts of up to 80% off, plus an extra 10% off on select furniture and décor for your living room, bedroom, and dining room. Spread out your holiday purchases with 0% interest for up to 24 months on major credit cards.</p><div><br/></div><p>For customers who prefer to shop from home, call OUR HOME’s Call to Deliver at 0917-8308037. Check out their <a href="https://www.ourhome.ph/">website</a> and <a href="https://ourhome.ph/pages/holiday-catalog">holiday catalogue</a>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17322406089291 (3).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17322406283726 (1).jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Spend a beautiful weekend at the Metro Beauty Fair.</strong></div><p>Metro Beauty Fair unites makeup, hair, and skincare enthusiasts for a weekend filled with beauty this November 22 and 23 at the Activity Center, Phase 2, Ayala Malls U.P. Town Center. </p><div><br/></div><p>The first-ever beauty fair launched by Metro in partnership with Dove will bring various trusted beauty brands including Beautybox Corp., BYS Decoded, Chu Chü Beauty, Clocheflame, DREAMRS, Ever Bilena, ISSY, Lucky Beauty, MAC Cosmetics PH, NEW Lounge, Spotlight Cosmetics, Sunnies Face, Teviant and Y.O.U Beauty. GlamBot Philippines and MARK&#x27;ed Salon will also be a part of the event. Metro Beauty Fair is open to all mall goers from 10am to 10pm.</p><div><br/></div><p>Guests will also be delighted with games, beauty booths, and the exciting Metro Glamour Wheel where they can win a beauty makeover from the industry’s hair and makeup experts, a chance to showcase their beauty transformation through the Metro Glam Cam, and other cool beauty products</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1732240841749467556909_18468375442002620_8589735615280947705_n.jpg" style="width:1080px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div>

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