A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to the launch of the latest RIIR collection in Greenbelt 5. The show launched the latest RIIR bags designed by couture fashion designer, Oliver Tolentino. I brought my cam with me so I could take some snaps of the models walking down the runway.
2 Bags from Oliver Tolentino’s RIIR MaKULAY Collection
Dubbed “MaKULAY,” a wordplay of “ma” (mother) and “kulay” (color), the collection aims to pay tribute to the remarkable mothers in Philippine history through the exquisite splash of colour in Tolentino’s design. The limited edition designer pieces showcased the ingenuity of Tolentino and the enduring craftsmanship of empowered women from the Payatas community who meticulously weaved the fabrics for the entire collection.
The RIIR Marcela bag
Also showcased in the show were newspaper dresses that served as canvasses for the hues highlighted in the RIIR-Tolentino MaKULAY collection. The newspaper dresses were fashioned by innovative young designers Noelle Llave, Camille Co, Kaye Morales and Nino Angeles from the School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA).
Here are more photos from the show.
RIIR Gabriela
RIIR Marella
RIIR Marella
RIIR Marella
RIIR Corazon
RIIR Corazon
RIIR Lydia
RIIR Lydia
Oliver Tolentino
Oliver Tolentino with the mothers from Payatas
About RIIR
RIIR is an emerging global designer line that was initially established as a social business enterprise armed with a vision to uplift the poor community of Payatas. Now a global Filipino brand, RIIR is one of the most successful designer lines in the Philippines and Asia that promote eco-ethical lifestyle through its products and business philosophy. To know more about RIIR’s social statement and latest designer collections, log on to www.rags2riches.ph.
