Reese Fernandez, founder of the award-winning social enterprise company Rags2Riches, is the epitome of cute. Even though it was a fashion show-cum-cocktail affair, she exuded "casual" with jeggings and an attractive top in abstract design. If am not mistaken, the top is by Forever 21. In her short-sleeved faux leather jacket and denim get-up from Topshop, Ford Supermodel of the World 2011 Danica Magpantay shows a feminine side to being rugged. While I think wearing leather jackets in humid Manila is an anomaly, Danica tells us that there's a stylish way to do ... Continue Reading...
Aranaz launches Mercato bag for Rags2Riches
The Mercato bag, a stylized market basket designed by Amina Aranaz-Alunan was recently launched at Members Only in the Fort. What makes this bag significant is that they were made by the poor women of Payatas under the Rags2Riches social business enterprise. I've seen a similar bag design before by Rajo Laurel and I was certainly impressed with the way they have turned scraps and recycled materials into a thing of beauty. Photo shows some of Manila's most stylish women modelling the Mercato bag after an afternoon tea party: (from left) Amanda Griffin-Jacob, ... Continue Reading...
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