BANANA REPUBLIC FALL 2011

In a season that’s beloved for its simple pleasures—changing leaves, abundant harvest, cinematic landscapes—a sense of palpable authenticity takes center stage. Placing Banana Republic’s versatile signatures against the season’s soulful backdrop, the result is a new crop of polished, tactile separates tailor-made for the modern hero and heroine.

A dramatic autumnal palette, sets a romantic mood. As in the season itself, the color gradient evolves naturally, shifting easily from vineyard tones of claret and plum to mustard, tomato and honeyed butterscotch. These vivid pops of rich saturation are grounded by cool, serene earth tones of barley, wheat and slate. Distinctly feminine shapes reinstate this picturesque vision including drape-front pencil skirts, airy silk blouses and coquettish cloches—Dunaway-esque, all. Meanwhile, this wingtip brogues, smart herringbone blazers and dapper suiting call to mind a charismatic rogue.

Effortlessly layered textures come into view as a strong focal point.  Elevated by plush finishes, simple separates—cable-knits, faux fur scarves, leopard-print pieces and the like—are transformed into everyday indulgences. With its delicate fine-gauge and silky finish, the slim-fitting turtleneck emerges as the leading lady’s layering essential. The season’s more streamlined silhouettes—the knife-pleat trouser, flared denim or the crisp A-line-skirt—are softened when juxtaposed with relaxed sweaters and cowl-neck knits.

Continuing this artful study in contrasts, his utilitarian classics—both easy to wear and to build upon—of stone khakis and slim flannel trousers serve as ideal foundation pieces for fall’s richly textured heritage knits, houndstooth blazers and rugged motorcycle jackets. Tailored menswear pieces relax when paired with plaid shirting and v-neck merino sweaters, topped off with a downtown fedora, driving cap or cashmere scarf. The resulting look is as crisp and refreshing as the fall air itself.

Subtle notes of equestrian elegance—another classic autumn paradigm—exist throughout, from the ladylike riding gloves to the faintly jodhpur-like slim pant. A wide range of sophisticated camel hues surface on double-face felted wood jackets, stacked heel loafers, and the season’s indispensible flat leather boots. Cross-body bags and roomy shoulder-strap satchels complement this sense of unencumbered ease. Hunting tweeds and double-breasted menswear exteriors—from the rugged leather bomber to the trim trench—would look at home in both the frost-tipped fields and leaf-strewn sidewalks.      

For more information please visit www.bananarepublic.com.ph. 

MORE THAN JUST BASICS WITH GAP BODY

Feel sexy, confident and comfortable inside and out with underwear essentials from Gap Body. With months of fitting and wear testing, and unique fabric developed exclusively for Gap, each piece ensures the best fit for your body.

Gap Body’s basic bra collection consists of everyday bras that have clean aesthetic and great fit. This essential range of underwear has the same luxurious fabric and is oriented by fit. Gap brings in the popular Gap Body’s basic fit bras; the T-shirt, Plunge, and Uplift bra that are made with 78% nylon and 22% spandex giving it an amazing soft and smooth hand feel.

The everyday T-Shirt bra is invisible under all shirts while giving great full coverage. The versatile low cut Plunge bra gives less coverage, a frame that provides extra support and cleavage, and straps that can be converted to a cross back. To achieve a little lift for a natural push up is the Uplift bra with a push up pad to provide natural uplift and swell. It also has foam push up contoured for comfort and flawless fit using soft and light fabrics. Each basic fit bra comes in the essential colors nude, black, and white. The pads for each bra are customized as well to create an everyday natural look with 2-way stretch to make you move with ease.

Carefully designed, Gap Body provides the ultimate comfort. Exclusive new microfiber elastic strap has a smooth surface and rounded edges that prevent straps from digging into shoulders. Hooks and eyes are also made of microfiber for softness with small cushion encased between the layers to ensure comfort. The label is also printed on the hook and eye to avoid an itchy or scratchy feel.

With basic bras to intricate laces exclusively designed for Gap Body, feel ultimately feminine, beautiful, and confident inside and out! Get the latest underwear collection of Gap Body only available at Bonifacio High Street. 

Switch Into Spring With The New Inspiron R Series From Dell

                

·                     New Inspiron^TM R line expands Dell’s leading-edge portfolio of products with 2^nd Generation Intel® Core^TM processors

·                     Inspiron R is fun, stylish and fast featuring the latest technology, a superior entertainment experience, impressive battery life and a new interchangeable lid option

·                     Just pop.click.switch: New SWITCH by Design Studio lids allow for a new look at any moment

Manila, June 13, 2011 – The new Inspiron R series joins Dell’s expansive collection of laptops and desktops equipped with the latest Intel processors and are fun, stylish and lightning quick. Available today at Dell.com, the new Inspiron R 14-, 15- and 17-inch laptops deliver incredible mobile entertainment, high-definition displays and outstanding battery life, but that’s just the beginning.

The perfect combination of brains and beauty - the latest addition to the Inspiron family also introduces an innovative new design twist: new SWITCH by Design Studio interchangeable lids that switch the look of Inspiron R laptops with just a pop and a click. The SWITCH by Design Studio collection includes 25 new eye-popping lids sporting vibrant colors and unique designs. Start the day with a Peacock Blue lid, and switch it out for a design-inspired look at night.

But the Inspiron R shouldn’t be judged by its cover(s) alone. Packing the latest 2^nd generation Intel Core technology, the Inspiron R laptops benefit from sleek form factors, up to 13 hours of battery life on the Inspiron 15R with the optional 9-cell battery and incorporate the latest USB 3.0 technology to make transferring photos, videos, music and other graphics-rich files faster than ever.

Performance? Check! What about the lids? Carefully selected from Dell Design Studio’s curated collections, the contemporary art and graphic designs available from SWITCH by Design Studio offer exclusive selections from outstanding independent artists, designers and partners including  OPI and Threadless and charitable partners, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and (PRODUCT)^RED™, where a portion of proceeds benefit each organization, respectively. And new with SWITCH by Design Studio, available today, are four Eastern-inspired designs from the India collection.

Dell Introduces the Ultra-Powerful XPS 15z – One of the Thinnest PCs on the Planet*

*   Less Mass, More Appeal: the Ultimate Blend of Style and Performance

* Uncompromising Performance with 2^nd Generation Intel® Core^TM i5 & i7 Processors, Optional Full HD Screens and Up to Eight Hours of Battery Life

*   First in a Series of New Thin, Ultra-powerful Laptops from Dell This Year

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Manila, June 13, 2011 – Dell today introduced the XPS 15z laptop, one of the thinnest PCs on the planet*, and the first in a series of new thin and ultra-powerful products from Dell to come this year. With the XPS 15z, everyone from mobile warriors to students and small-business owners now have everything they need to work hard and play hard in one stunning package.

A leading-edge combination of uncompromising power and stunning design, the XPS 15z offers 2^nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, optional 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display for superior entertainment and web-browsing experiences, a backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness and up to eight hours of battery life – all housed in a luxurious, eye-catching and elegantly crafted case that is less than an inch thick.

           

The XPS 15z is the first in a series of upcoming thin Inspiron- and XPS-branded products that deliver the ultimate blend of style and performance so you can pursue your personal passions.

“The XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance in our most beautifully designed laptop yet,” said Chris Papa, country manager of Consumer and Small Business Group, Dell Philippines. “It delivers all the must-have features -- from next-generation Intel Core i processors for incredible performance to optional full HD screens that are up to 50 percent brighter than standard displays – all in a stunning form factor that makes it one of  the thinnest PCs on the planet.*”

“The XPS 15z provides a glimpse into a series of visually stunning and powerful systems coming soon to our consumer and small-to-medium-business product portfolio,” said Andreas Diantoro, managing director, CSMB, Dell South Asia Developing Market Group. “We’re committed to introducing next-generation products that help people pursue their personal and professional passions.”

Less Mass, More Appeal

A technology package perfect for pumping out spectacular, media-rich office presentations or watching the latest award-winning movies, the XPS 15z includes 2^nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, a brilliant 15.6-inch WLED display with a Full HD option that has almost two times the HD resolution of standard HD displays, NVIDIA graphics with 3DTV play capabilities, built-in WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and a backlit keyboard.

Despite its incredibly slim exterior, the XPS 15z delivers uncompromising performance, including NVIDIA discrete graphics with Optimus technology that automatically switches to power-saving integrated graphics under reduced workloads, helping the battery last longer on coast-to-coast flights and for movie marathons. In addition, it offers ample hard drive storage and a slot-loading DVD +/- RW drive for watching the latest movies or burning music to a disc. And the optional Full HD (1080p) display brings HDTV-type quality to the laptop screen.

Advanced wireless features make XPS 15z your go-to device from the road or the living room. Built-in Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity ensure it’s fast and easy to connect with e-mail, websites, Skype and Facebook from almost anywhere. For at-home entertainment, the optional Intel Wireless Display feature enables videos and photos to be streamed wirelessly from your XPS 15z to an HDMI-equipped TV. And with the exclusive Dell Stage user interface, it’s easy to access personal content such as music, photos and videos.

At first glance, the XPS 15z design, with its clean aluminum design, appears like it floats above the surface, and the polished, brushed finishes with sophisticated accents add to a luxurious appearance.

Now available in the Philippines, the XPZ 15z is priced from Php 71,500.00 and like all XPS computers, it is designed and built from the ground up to provide a premium computing experience with the best materials, technology, performance and reliability Dell offers.

Detailed Information:

*  Thin (0.97”/24.68mm) laptop PC with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; aluminum and mag-alloy enclosure

* 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices

*  Standard HD or optional Full HD (1920x1080) WLED display

*  Fast  NVIDIA graphics options:

o    NVIDIA® GeForce®  GT 525M with 1GB graphics memory

o    NVIDIA® GeForce®  GT 525M with 2GB graphics memory

*  Includes NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology; NVIDIA 3DTV Play technology

*  4GB up to 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz memory options

*  Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, up to 750GB

*  Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)

*  Backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard with adjustable brightness

*  Optimized touchpad

*  Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N  and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity

*  Intel Wireless Display-ready

*  Up to 8 hours of battery life with 8-cell battery

*  USB 3.0 (2), USB/eSATA with PowerShare, HDMI 1.4, Mini Display-Port, Gigabit Ethernet and audio connectors

*  Built-in 9-in-1 media card reader

*  Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers

*  Dell Stage software for fast access to content like music, videos and photos

* Dimensions: Height: 0.97” (24.68mm) / Width: 15.15” (384.85mm)  / Depth 10.25” (260.37mm); Weight: starting at 5.54lbs (2.51 kg)

Small Businesses Collaborate In Style with New Vostro 3000 Series

 ·         Durable, feature-packed laptops deliver premium design and more than 12 hours of battery life[i] option on select models

·         First small-business laptops to feature SRS Premium Voice Pro for the ultimate in virtual collaboration

 Manila, June 13, 2011 – Knowing today’s growing businesses require real-time information exchange and connectivity without compromise, Dell today unveiled its Vostro 3000 series laptops with 12 hours of battery lifeⁱ on select models and cutting-edge virtual collaboration solutions.

Available in 13-, 14-, 15- and 17-inch forms and styled with image-conscious entrepreneurs and mobile professionals in mind, the Dell Vostro 3000 Series packs the latest Intel® 2^nd generation Core™ I Series processors into a sleek design without compromising battery life.  For those that demand the ultimate in collaboration, the Vostro 3000 is the first small-business laptop to feature voice enhancing technology SRS Premium Voice Pro software.  A full HD webcam offered with the 14-, 15- and 17-inch laptops enables lifelike interactions with coworkers and customers, while a digital array mic helps reduce ambient noise, giving small businesses a superb virtual collaboration solution that’s fast and clear.

“Whether you are pitching, analyzing, partnering or managing, the new Vostro 3000 series is designed to keep you collaborating with colleagues, partners and clients,” said  Ricky Lopez, country manager, Large and Medium Enterprise, Dell Philippines.  “With the latest Vostro collaboration enhancements, entrepreneurs have a sleek, capable technology tool that helps them impress no matter the size of their business or technology budget.” 

The new Vostro 3000 laptops offer the following:

• Stylish and durable:  A chiclet keyboard, durable aluminum finish and choice of three premium colors – Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red and Brisbane Bronze
• Enhanced collaboration:  Pre-installed Skype and the ability to launch any VoIP or video conferencing application via one customizable dashboard button
• Top-notch security options:  Back up your business data 10 times faster with super speed USB 3.0, standard built-in finger-print reader and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security
• Increased productivity:  Intel® 2^nd generation Core™ I Series processors, switchable graphics, DDR3, USB 3.0, BT 3.0
• ProSupport to Simplify IT:  Businesses can choose their own level of 24x7 IT support with optional Dell ProSupport[ii] services

“In this age of 24x7 communications, it is critical for small and mid-sized businesses to connect with their clients and employees regardless of location or time zone,” Lopez closes. “Small businesses are ready for the kinds of collaboration capabilities Dell is introducing in the Vostro 3000 series to get them to the next level of productivity.”

[i] Based on testing using the Mobile Mark 2007 battery life benchmark test.  For more information about this benchmark test, visit www.bapco.com.  Test results should be used only to compare one product with another and are not a guarantee you will experience the same battery life.  Battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on your product’s configuration, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors.  Maximum battery life will decrease with time and use.

[ii] Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.

Dell Unveils New Latitude E-Series laptops

 Manila, 13 June 2011 – Dell also today launched new additions to its portfolio of Latitude E-Family laptops, giving users an enhanced security and mobile experience. The new Latitude E-series model includes more than 100 design improvements and a range of new features to meet evolving business needs, including an increasing demand for security and manageability.

The entire Latitude E-Family has been refreshed with the Latitude E5420, E5520, E6520 E6420, E6320, E6220 and E6420 ATG laptops. New additions to the Dell Latitude family support a range of usage needs:

• The Latitude E5420 and E5520 laptops are ideal for professionals looking for a budget-conscientious blend of mobility and at-your-desk computing.
• The Latitude E6220, E6320, E6420, E6520 and E6420 ATG business-rugged laptops are designed for the most demanding conditions, with hard-wearing MIL-STD tested Tri-Metal™ casing and highly durable displays.

The new Latitude laptops offer the following:

• Completely new design from the ground up;
• Enhanced security– Dell Data Protection, Remote Data Delete and Free Fall Sensor to protect against drops;
• Planned support for pre-integrated Citrix and VMware remote desktop clients;
• Latitude commonality across 26 models – 1 dock, battery, keyboard footprint – making the management of systems much easier;
• Still the only enterprise platform with backlit keyboard options for productivity anywhere; and,
• Intel® 2^nd generation Core™ processors and new graphics and memory.