EVENT | STORE OPENINGS ~ POTTERYBARN TEEN and WEST ELM

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PBteen, a member of Williams-Sonoma Inc., launched in 2003, is the premiere destination for teen home furnishings. Pbteen brings top quality, style and value to every teen's bedroom, study area, lounge space and more.

The range of products, including furniture, bedding, window treatments, rugs, lighting, gear, decorative accessories and storage solutions, will be available in fresh, fashionable options that appeal to the tastes of tweens and teens (and even teens-at-heart). Many of the items can be personalized with a name or initials in a variety of fonts.

PBteen is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons Pasig City. Follow PBteen on Facebook or Instagram @pbteenPH, and visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

West Elm, the Brooklyn, New York based retailer known for helping people express their personal style at home with authentic, affordable, and approachable products recently opens to the public in Estancia Mall at Capitol Commons Pasig City. The majority of West Elm products is exclusive to the brand and designed by a talented team of in-house designers. In addition, the brand collaborates with independent artists and craft communities around the world to create statement pieces and seasonal collections that make a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

The 7,000 sq. ft. store opens with West Elm’s summer collection which includes furniture, bedding, bathroom accessories, rugs, window textiles & hardware, lighting, decorative accessories, dining, kitchen products and gifts. West Elm also offers a suite of helpful services at the Design Lab, a center of creativity and inspiration where customers can partner with design specialists on complimentary consultations and space planning sessions.

The West Elm Philippines store opening assortment include locally crafted products from the following artisans:

Filipino Capiz Artisans – These family-owned businesses help support local Filipino artisans while preserving traditional capiz handcrafts to create lighting and decorative accessories including the Capiz Chandelier and Pendant lighting.

Filipino Weavers – Known for their exceptional craftsmanship, the family-owned businesses weave, braid, twist and knit using innovative techniques passed down through generations to create the Braided Storage collection of baskets & bins.

Santo Tomas Potters - Located in the northern province of Pampanga in the Philippines, Santo Tomas is known for its hand-thrown, hand-cast and hand-painted ceramics. This community of artisans creates the collection of Linework vases.

In celebration of the opening, weekend promotions will also be enjoyed by West Elm lovers. For up-to-date information on West Elm Philippines like the store page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/westelmph and follow the store on Instagram @westelmph. West Elm Philippines is open Monday-Thursday 11am - 9pm, and Friday-Sunday 10am - 10pm. The store’s address is Ground Floor, South Wing, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.

Designers and members of the media gathered to grace this back-to-back store openings.

Center: Interior Designer Nix Alañon and SSI Marketing and Communications Director Ms. Malu Francisco

Interior Designer Nix Alañon and Editorial Director of Summit Media Myrza Sison

Issa Litton and Director Robby Carmona

Philip Cu-unjieng of ABS-CBN Publishing, Issa Litton, Elizabeth Gokauchi and Pearl Maclang of Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila

SSI Group Inc President Mr.Anthony Huang

Foreign principals of Williams-Sonoma,Inc together with Mr. Anthony Huang signalling the official opening of
PBTeen and West Elm stores

Preview Magazine's EIC Pauline Suaco - Juan and Nix Alañon

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