26 October 2011; Makati City –
RIIR DESIGNER LINE, in partnership with premier universal bank, Metrobank Platinum, has redefined fashion with the launch of its latest collection of couture bags designed by internationally-acclaimed Filipino designer Oliver Tolentino. The collaboration has resulted to an awe-inspiring line of clutches and totes in vibrant hues, bold patterns and distinctly Filipino design.
Dubbed, “MaSAYA,” Tolentino draws inspiration from the blissful spirit embodied by the women of Payatas, the artisans who painstakingly hand-weaved the fabric materials used for the collection. “I wanted the bags to stand out from the typical brown, tan, black handbags. I hope they will be conversation starters and confident women will happily and proudly share the inspiring story behind the bags,” quipped Hollywood’s most in-demand Filipino designer.
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Pictures from the event in Greenbelt5, thank you to Ed San Juan!
Oliver Tolentino introduces the new MASAYA Collection
Rags2Riches President Reese-Fernandez Ruiz
RIIR Models show off the new Kantinares
Oliver with the Artisan Nanays
The RIIR Oliver Tolentino MASAYA Collection :
RIIR KANTINARES
Molded colorblock clutch in hand-woven Kantinares fabric accented with knitted cotton crochet arc. Kamagong bar accent with interior magnetic closure. Quilted cotton lining with interior pocket.
KANTINARES CLUTCH
Molded clutch in hand-woven Kantinares and Ikat fabric accented with knitted cotton crochet arc. Kamagong bar accent with interior magnetic closure. Quilted cotton lining with interior pocket.
RIIR HIYAS
Colorblock clutch in knitted cotton x-small basket weave with hand-woven Kantarines fabric. Zipper closure with tassel and native nut accent. Cotton lining with interior zip pocket.
RIIR BANIG CLUTCH
Molded clutch in knitted cotton x-small basket weave. Colorful Pandan leave (Banig) flap with magnetic snap closure. Quilted cotton lining.
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All these exquisite products are now available in Shangri-La Gift Shops, Firma, and Oliver Tolentino’s Botique Shop.
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