Alvaro Gonzales, Florence- and London-based accessory designer, had just come from a vacation in Amanpulo, Palawan. He was looking for a Filipino restaurant in the city before departing Manila.

Alvaro has been designing for more than 20 years and has already shown his works at Milan and Paris Fashion Week.

The layout of this photo depicts Tina’s contrasting look; feminine but allowing a glimpse of her edgy style. Tina, an interior designer, is based in New York.

Razon, half Filipino and half American, is a singer from Los Angeles. She is in town for Holidays and for performances.

Razon bought her heelless shoes from a bazaar in Rockwell Center, Makati.

Media manager Kookie Buhain is all zipped up and sexy in a structured monochrome ensemble with a surprise punch of red snakeskin leather clutch.

She blogs at : Death by Platforms.

Tibor has been living in Manila for three months now where he works as a program manager. When asked what he likes in Manila, Tibor replied “Nice people, nightlife and restaurants”.

He hails from Sweden.