Nothing says summer like cool drinks, canvas slip-ons, colorful straw mats, breezy clothes, the company of your favorite people and oh, a fun summer bag!
Rags2Riches makes it fun to shop for our next summer bag with the Viaje Collection, their Spring/Summer 2015 offering.
The collection is made up of five different bags, all using handwoven, artisanal panels created by artisans from three different Filipino communities:
1) the solid color basket-weave is made by R2R urban artisans,
2) the vibrant striped textile is handloomed by the Mangyan of Mindoro,
2) and the geometric textile is handloomed by the DAWN artisans of Metro Manila.
The leather embroidery is hand-stitched by R2R artisans, and assembled with genuine leather accents in the R2R workshop in San Juan City, Philippines.
The collection is made up of five different bags, all using handwoven, artisanal panels created by artisans from three different Filipino communities:
1) the solid color basket-weave is made by R2R urban artisans,
2) the vibrant striped textile is handloomed by the Mangyan of Mindoro,
2) and the geometric textile is handloomed by the DAWN artisans of Metro Manila.
The leather embroidery is hand-stitched by R2R artisans, and assembled with genuine leather accents in the R2R workshop in San Juan City, Philippines.
My favorite bag, I have to say is the Christine Carry-All. It comes in 5 color ways and may be worn 3 ways. Making it the perfect bag to pack along on your summer adventures!
As with all bags from the Viaje Collection, its foundation is a tote with a basic solid color and leather trims, but with a few smart snaps and simple hooks, plus the addition of a detachable pouch, transforms it into a more intricate and unique bag.
You can wear it as carry-all with the pouch attached.
Take out the detachable pouch, and you get a basic, no nonsense carry-all.
Wear the detachable pouch as a sling bag, it comes with an antique gold chain strap.
Ok, full disclosure. The Christine Carry-All is named after me. Heehee. I was asked by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz of Rags2Riches to be part of their Design Council, but never imagined they would name one of their bags, Christine.
For this, I am grateful, thrilled and happy to be part of a fun summer collection, that also happens to be a meaningful initiative.
After all, Rags2Riches is more than just a lifestyle brand. It is a social enterprise that teaches skills and provides
jobs to those in need, supports artisans, and makes use of indigenous fabrics to weave a story of a product that is proudly Filipino.
I hope you continue supporting Rags2Riches by choosing your summer bag from the Viaje Collection! The bags are up for pre-order until tonight, March 25 and shall ship by March 27, 2015.
Shop the Christine Carry-All at http://viaje.rags2riches.ph/christine-bag/
Shop the Rags2Riches Viaje Collection at http://viaje.rags2riches.ph/
