Rustan’s at Gateway Mall has added a new dimension of luxury and exclusivity to the premiere shopping destination at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.
Twice hailed as the shopping center of the year in 2006 and 2007 by the Philippine Retailers Association, Rustan’s at Gateway Mall unveiled a new and modernized retail space, giving a new vibe to the area and treating its customers to more shopping options.
Rustan’s at Gateway Mall has nearly tripled its floor space from 3,500 square meters to 9,000 sq m. Occupying four floors, this enhanced space offers its clientele variety, luxury and exclusivity, delighting its patrons with the most rewarding assortment of choices the department store has always been known and cherished for. Customers can enjoy the same unparalleled service and elegant touch typical of Rustan’s branches elsewhere in the country.
At its launch last October, special guests, the media and loyal patrons were invited to “Like. Follow. Share.” as Rustan’s revealed bigger, better, and bolder choices to the discerning shoppers of northern Metro Manila.
The highlight of the evening was a celebratory toast led by Rustan Commercial Corporation President Donnie Tantoco and Chairman and CEO Zenaida Tantoco. Joining them were Rustan’s Vice President for Home Merchandising Marilen Tantoco, Rustan’s Chairman Emeritus Amb. Bienvenido Tantoco Sr., SSI Group Inc.’s Anton Huang, Judy Araneta Roxas, Novotel Manila’s Bernd Schneider, ABS-CBN’s Ernie Lopez, Senator Sonny Angara and Chef Margarita Fores.
Rustan’s is the only store in Gateway Mall that carries toys and infant staples. Located on the Third Floor of the luxury department store, Parents and kids will be ecstatic with the amped-up selections of children’s toys, clothes and accessories from in-house brands such as Kiddos, Rustanette, Rustan Jr. and Periwinkle. Shoppers on this floor will definitely enjoy the convenience and unparalleled service of The Children’s Registry for children’s birthdays and other memorable events.
The new venue for lifestyle demos and workshops will be held at the activity area of the Home section on the Second Floor. Housing Weddings & Beyond, Red Tag Section, the Home and Lifestyle floor becomes the go-to destination for home and interior style inspirations. Learn the art of transforming a house into a home through the well-curated selections and style vignettes care of Nao, Lladro, Lalique, Royal Albert and Lenox. From Dyson and Hurom appliances to Rustan’s Home linens and more, Rustan’s helps brighten up every abode.
Of course, Rustan’s at Gateway Mall also makes sure that every woman steps out in style from head to toe in chic pieces from brands like Lady Rustan, Pedro Del Hierro, Jill, Criselda, N. Natori, and Rafe. The dress salon provides a wide array of cocktail and evening wear collections from Tadashi, JS Collection and Laundry, all available on the First Floor.
Putting a twinkle in the ladies’ eyes is Rustan’s Silver Vault, also on the First Floor, which houses a mesmerizing collection of stunning jewelry. Here, she will definitely revel at the brilliant stones and exquisite designs by Adami & Martucci, The Fifth Season by Roberto Coin and Ippolita among others.
The Ground Floor has new retail features such as the Denim Bar and the Nail Bar all aimed to inspire and inject a fun vibe into the shopping experience. The modern woman can definitely restock on her favourite beauty buys and makeup products at the Cosmetics and Perfumeries section. Here, one can find mesmerizing color palettes and anti-skin aging serums from Dermalogica, Laura Mercier, L’occitane, Murad, and more.
The lifestyle needs of men are not overlooked as this new Rustan’s accommodates selections of formal menswear, casual and business attire, sports and lifestyle wear on the same floor. Seek the newest fashion pieces by Pedro del Hierro and Adolfo Dominguez, and the newest sports finds under Adidas, and Under Armour.
As Rustan’s at Gateway Mall grows its retail space, it also expands its menu of perks and services, which now includes personal shopping, a nursing station for mothers, and improved restrooms on all floors. Customers can also experience a more elevated shopping experience through improved after-sales services with a VIP lounge area for rest and leisure, and East Café on the Second Floor, all conveniently housed within the department store.
The new Rustan’s at Gateway Mall includes more expansive specialty levels dedicated to the most luxurious finds in cosmetics, fashion, and home items. In wide, well-lit shopping aisles, this Rustan’s branch offers a gateway to true luxury finds, from the world’s most premium labels to the Philippines’ own powerful brands.
