Rags2Riches Inc. (R2R) is a for-profit social enterprise based in Manila, Philippines, creating eco-ethical fashion and home accessories out of upcycled scap cloth, indigenous, and organic materials by working with artisans from community-based enterprises across the country and designer Amina Aranaz- Alunan is a Filipino bag designer and School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) co-founder joined together for the newest collection ever.
The Nanays from the Payatas community
share the night with Amina Aranaz Alunan during the launch of the Rags2Riches
Holiday Collection by Aranaz at the
North Court of the Power Plant Mall in Makati. Rags2Riches is a for-profit
social enterprise based in Manila creating eco-ethical fashion and home accessories
out of upcycled materials.
Recently, they launched ARANAZ Holiday Collection 2012 entitled "Nudos" meaning Knots. This is the second collaboration of RIIR and ARANAZ and it definitely exudes boldness and enduring elegance as we witness, wear and touch the texture of each master pieces together with style icons,fashion enthusiast, friends, press and online writers. The said launch was held at the North Court of Rockwell Center’s Power Plant Mall in Makati City.
Renowned bag and accessories designer
Amina Aranaz Alunan is photographed with her muses for her creations in the new
Holiday Collection by Aranaz for Rags2Riches during the collection’s launch at
the North Court of the Power Plant Mall at Makati City. With Amina are top
fashion bloggers Tricia Gosingtin, Camille Co, Danika Navarro, Alyssa Lapid,
Patricia Prieto, and Kryz Uy. Rags2Riches is a for-profit social enterprise
based in Manila creating eco-ethical fashion and home accessories out of
upcycled materials.
The collections was presented by RCBC Diamond MasterCard, Visual Mannequin Solution (VMS) and Power Plant Mall and are set in a black and metal fine dining table, which served as a meal for whoever hungry for fashion and style. The holiday collaboration are the sumptuous colors and intricate weaving techniques that were highlighted in all the accessories. RIIR by ARANAZ Nudos collections includes:
“Amara,” a braided clutch with wooden frame accent, removable antique chain strap and magnetic closure;
“Lazada,” a molded clutch in abaca with braided trim detail and knotted cotton flap with magnetic closure;
“Sobre,” an envelope clutch in x-small basket weave, jute flap and knotted braided accent with interior pocket; and
“Cartera,” a purse in knitted cotton x-small basket weave, knotted ball puller and cotton lining with interior pocket.
“Pulsera,” a cuff bracelet with knotted braid accent and vachetta leather with golden snap closure, simply commands attention.
“Lazo,” a necklace with three cotton knot pendants, braided cotton strap with braided string, antique chain and suede string accents, is reminiscent of vintage sophistication.
“Cuello,” a knotted cotton braid choker with braided string, antique chain and suede string strap, transcends the unique balance of restraint and innovation.
