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Sustainable Living in Manila: How is that possible?

by yukihigson

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On sustainable living

Just like how vegan food can get pricier compared to fastfood, I often wonder how it’s possible to live sustainably AND affordably? A social enterprise teaches us how to make it possible!

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Something new for Rags 2 Riches

Meet Reese, co-found of Rags 2 Riches (R2R)! Most recently, they launched it’s R2R Living collection and has partnered with SoFA Design Institute to talk about this new partnership. 

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Yuki Tansengco

I love how this brand discussed on how we can bring sustainable design into our very own homes – fashionably and without damaging our pockets. 

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Bags from Rags 2 Riches (Liz Uy Collection)

I’ve always been an avid fan of R2R because of it’s cause and it’s amazing bag designs so when I heard they were going to launch a HOME collection, I was so excited to hear about it!

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R2R Living

So what exactly is R2R Living? Reese Ruiz and the Dean of SoFa, Tobi Guggenheimer, tells us all about it!

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Vintage dress from mom | Forever 21 strappy heels

If I were to decide, I’ll categorize this outfit as “sustainable” fashion. This dress is vintage so I’m still making use of “old” pieces and my bag is R2R – made from woven scrap cloth!

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in Makati

To launch their latest line, R2R collaborates with SoA Design Institute and partners with designers like Amina Aranaz-Alunan and Rajo Laurel for R2R Living.

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Proudly Filipino

You always must learn to love your own. R2R Living also features an exclusive designer line, produced in collaboration with the very talented Filipino-French designer Olivia d’Aboville. More power to locally made goods and talent! 🙂

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With Architect Toby Guggenheimer

I learned so much from this event! R2R invited Arch. Toby to talk about bringing sustainable design into our homes. I was very inspired to think long term! Always think that sustainable living is an investment and not something “pricey”.

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Rags 2 Riches purse

Rags 2 Riches Inc. is the Philippines’ foremost for-profit social enterprise. They create eco-ethical fashion and home accessories out of upcycled scrap cloth, organic materials and indigenous fabrics, and by working with artisans living in poor communities across the country.

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Open forum with great minds

During the event, Reese and Tobi exchanged thoughts and showed very important points – how it’s truly possible to be “eco-friendly” when purchasing items for the home. You can start with the simple ones like mats and pillows! R2R living offers reasonably priced items. Mats are only Php150!

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Hair by Blo Blow Dry Bar

Thank you Isa Escano for taking these photos! I got a Blo out in Blo Serendra and this is “Hunt Club”. I love the volume on the crown and sleek ponytail look! Follow @bloheartsasia on Instagram! 🙂

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Reese Fernandez Ruiz and Yuki Tansengco

Wuhoo! Congratulations Reese and the whole R2R Team for the successful event (especially to Matt!) I’m sure a lot are looking forward to R2R Living! 🙂

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Get R2R updates!

To learn more about R2R, visit www.rags2riches.ph. You may also like them on Facebook and Instagram via @rags2riches inc!

Go Global – Wear Lokal,

Yuki

(Photos (c) of My Style Cat)

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