Rustan’s Christmas Shop 2026 brings holiday stories to life
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As the holiday season approaches, Rustan’s Christmas Shop returns with another celebration of the beauty, creativity, and traditions that make Christmas one of the year's most anticipated times.
This year, Rustan’s invites families and Christmas enthusiasts to rediscover the magic of decorating with an inspiring collection of festive pieces and imaginative Christmas themes.
Six creative personalities add a personal touch to this year’s celebration, bringing the spirit of Christmas to life through thoughtfully curated holiday vignettes.
Mark See, Grace Tan, Chat Fores, Joel Cruz, Nix Alañon, and Cyndi Fernandez-Beltran each bring their own perspective to the season, drawing from their individual aesthetics, traditions, and inspirations.
Christmas, through their eyes
Mark See's Christmas vision embraces timeless elegance and sophistication, brought to life through a refined gold-and-champagne palette, accented with greens and warm tones.
For this vignette, created for customer Consul Helen Ong, rustic bird figurines introduce a charming contrast to the metallic finishes and shimmering elements. The birds symbolize joy, hope, happiness, new beginnings and good fortune. Choosing summer birds creates a playful seasonal contrast that reflects the warmth of celebrating Christmas in a tropical setting like the Philippines.
Grace Tan explores two different expressions of Christmas, each reflecting a distinct sense of style and sentiment. The vision for her creation for Shyla Tan is rooted in the joy of gathering with family and the deeper meaning of the season:
“Since childhood, the arrival of Christmas has stirred a deep, abiding joy within my soul—a magical time when kindred spirits from every corner of the family tree gather as one,” she says.
For Meryl Chua, Grace Tan takes a more modern yet nostalgic approach. Clean, contemporary styling is paired with the comforting richness of deep red, silver and champagne, creating a tree that balances modern simplicity with traditional holiday warmth.
Chat Fores brings confectionery charm and timeless elegance together in Santa’s Grand Salon, a luxurious Christmas setting imagined as Santa’s own holiday retreat.
A majestic tree adorned with candy-cane ribbons, velvet bows, heirloom porcelain ornaments, and sparkling glassware is surrounded by oversized peppermint accents, rich crimson décor, and festive details that bring warmth and wonder to the space.
Leather-inspired nutcrackers and a refined chess table from Prizmic and Brill add sophistication.
For Joel Cruz, Christmas invites you to step into another world. Drawing from the romance of Strasbourg, the Christmas Capital of France, he reimagines the holiday tree as a little European winter escape, bringing together sophistication, whimsy and a sense of wonder.
“A palette of ivory, champagne gold, and soft blue brings to life the elegance and wonder of a magical Christmas market… The result is a dreamy holiday scene that celebrates the timeless spirit of Christmas in France,” he shares.
Nix Alañon brings glamour and theatricality to the holiday season, envisioning a tree that celebrates excess and the magic of light.
His approach turns the Christmas tree into a striking centerpiece, with every detail designed to evoke abundance and wonder.
“The inspiration for my tree came from precious stones and the way they catch the light. I wanted it to feel jewel-encrusted and elegant, and with a festive palette that feels a little unexpected,” he explains.
Cyndi Fernandez-Beltran captures the story of a Filipino who celebrates a life well-lived abroad, but is now back home, longing for both the calm of a quiet December winter morning and the warmth of a Filipino Christmas.
Centered on that connection, she curated a design that marries two worlds: a frosty winter aesthetic with the gentle warmth of a tropical breeze.
Together, their perspectives highlight the many ways to express Christmas, from cherished traditions and nostalgic memories to fresh interpretations of festive style.
As Christmas draws closer, Rustan’s invites everyone to decorate with imagination, celebrate with meaning and create new memories along the way. Because the most beautiful holiday traditions are the ones that become uniquely yours.
For more holiday inspiration, visit rustans.com or follow @rustansph on Facebook and Instagram.
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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Rustan's.
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