Armed and Fashionably Dangerous
By Romina Tobias

For any gadget-savvy, doodad-collecting chap, roaming the world to seek undiscovered curios, sure is like an adventurous hunt for treasure. If only time, and some hefty amount of cash were on tap, huh?

No worries. Already having done half the hunting and shopping for us is a company aptly called Quest 4 Cool Inc. that specializes in importing unique finds from around the globe. Q4C is comprised of 5 friends: Ricky Baizas, Anthony Esporlas, Epok Quimpo, Che Roces, and Ida Gomez –all aiming to introduce to the Philippines, some exceptionably fashionable and affordable gizmo treats to sport. So for timely graduation gifts or some hot summer accessories to flaunt, here are some of Quest 4 Cool’s products.

Dosh Wallets = Style + Ergonomics

Designed and manufactured in Australia, these revolutionary wallets combine flexible and semi-flexible polymers to create a durable, waterproof, eco-friendly, and noticeably stylish accessory for the modern lifestyle. The patented design consists of functional areas for storage. Credit cards, notes, coins, etc, are neatly tucked into integrated compartments –molded into a sleek and funky form that comes in a range of ultra hip colors such as Asphalt, Chocolate, Tangerine and White.

With its ingenious design, functionality, and mighty construction, expect a long and fulfilling relationship with your Dosh wallet. When it’s time to part, Dosh wallets move on easily and are equipped to re-commit. This virtually indestructible wallet is also designed for disassembly and recycling of all its component parts.  

Price: Php2250

Bottle your flair with SIGG

From down under, up we go to the Alps for another cool, but still green gadget. SIGG bottles are the original aluminum water bottles from Switzerland. Quest 4 Cool’s Ricky Baizas enthuses, “Aside from their eye-catching colors and designs, SIGG greatly helps reduce unnecessary environmental waste caused by plastic PET water bottles. SIGG bottles have also been thoroughly tested both in Europe and in the USA to ensure 0.0% leaching. So there is absolutely no migration of either the liner or the container into the beverage.” 

Choose a SiGG bottle that fits your style. Designed to match your sporty lifestyle, their ultra lightweight bottles come in a wide array of contemporary colors and designs. These innovative SIGG bottles are rugged, crack-resistant and completely reusable and recyclable.

As Sigg puts it, “It’s not what you drink, it’s what you drink it in.”

Price:
0.3L (Php850-1050)
0.4L (Php1100-1150)                                                                                                                                  
0.6L (Php1050-1200)                                                                                                                   
0.75L (Php1250-1400)                                                                                                                                         
1L (Php950)                      

A Bag fūl of Cool

fūl bags (backpacks and laptop bags) have been spotted on the shoulders of celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo. The paparazzi never miss what’s hot and happening so to fūl bag wearers, be ready for the attention. Ricky declares, “fūl bags are from Memphis, Tennessee and it got some screen time in the MTV movie "Hustle & Flow" starring Terrence Howard and Ludacris. The music community embraced the bag and Hollywood just followed. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the bags are durable, fashionable, and reasonably priced.”

Price: (Php1100-4500)

Style Swapping with Switchrings  

Feeling frisky? Rebellious? Or a semi plain Jane? Let your fingers do the talking with Switchrings – a line of interchangeable, two-piece plastic rings. You start with a base color (choose among a rainbow of perky colors like aqua, hot pink, lime green, or tangerine –they resemble the juicy hues of lifesaver candies –almost good enough to eat). After the base color, you can opt to top it with another solid color or snap in a themed ring for a unique look. Go pink, go yellow, go floral, Switchring’s got your ever-changing moods and whims all covered.  Skull-and-Crossbones, flower, and star prints are Quest 4 Cool’s top sellers. With these playful colors and swap-ready inserts, accessorizing has never been this fun and practical.   
Price: Php195

Quest 4 Cool is the exclusive distributor of Singelringen, Switchrings, and fūl Bags here in the Philippines. Watch out for their Laptop Lunches and Booq Bags.

Wanna have these products? Order directly from Quest for Cool. Click here for contact info and more details about the products. Place your order now!

Switchrings are also available in Chocolate Clothing Company. Dosh Wallets and fūl Bags are also available in J&S Surf Shop in 2285 Solidhouse Bldg., Don Chino Roces Ave., Makati City.