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Rags2Riches Launches RIIR Oliver Tolentino MASAYA Collection

Thursday, October 27, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
Rags2Riches Launches RIIR Oliver Tolentino MASAYA Collection

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... »

A New Manifesto for Innovation

Tuesday, June 28, 2011
By Mark Ruiz

Everything i thought – and taught – about innovation was wrong. That sounds way too sensationalistic, and it probably is. But the drama of that statement is certainly rooted in truth. Allow me to explain. Several years ago, I got enamored with the concept of ‘innovation’. So much so, in fact, that it became... »

People-Powered Markets : Exhibits of Value Chains that Work for the Poor

Thursday, February 17, 2011
By Mark Ruiz
People-Powered Markets : Exhibits of Value Chains that Work for the Poor

Inviting everyone to come to this event! Hapinoy and Rags2Riches will be there »

RIIR Aranaz Fall Holiday Collection Launched!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
RIIR Aranaz Fall Holiday Collection Launched!

Congratulations to the Rags2Riches team – special mention to Matt Pardinas, Nelson Baclayo, and the Nanays – for the successful launch of the RIIR Aranaz Fall Holiday Collection! Unfortunately, Reese and I were unable to go – the first Rags2Riches event that we missed since inception, understandably so due to the Rolex Young Laureates... »

Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs

Sunday, August 1, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Channel [V]‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs

Some time back, Pam Imperial got in touch through the Life’s Direction’s Community (thanks AJ!) about making a special episode of Channel ‘s V-Life on Social Entrepreneurs, featuring myself and Reese Little did we know that it would really be a rather lengthy episode! (Well, the upside is I think we’ll just show this... »

The Bag That Breathes Life

Friday, June 25, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
The Bag That Breathes Life

reposted from Reese Fernandez, via her blog Reese’s Pieces THE BAG THAT BREATHES LIFE by Reese Fernandez Rags2Riches has recently launched the RIIR by Rajo Laurel Tree Bag Project. It is a project that has been inspiring our team for the past few months now (when we were still preparing it). The RIIR by... »

Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change

Thursday, June 10, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change

Last year, I had the good fortune to attend INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Program (ISEP). A few months later, I got an invitation from Hans Wahl, Senior Associate Director of ISEP to attend a Leadership Roundtable/Social Entrepreneurship Conference/ISEP Reunion in Istanbul. Who could say no to that? And so I – arms twisted :p –... »

INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Conference

Friday, May 7, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Conference

Last December 2009, I attended INSEAD’s Social Entrepreneurship Programme in Singapore. As part of ISEP’s ongoing efforts to create a vibrant community as well as advance the field, they are organizing their 4th Conference, aptly entitled ‘Social Entrepreneurship for Social Change’ in Istanbul, Turkey this coming June 4. Hans Wahl, Senior Associate Director has... »

R2R President Reese Fernandez Chosen as Rolex Young Laureate!

Friday, April 16, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
R2R President Reese Fernandez Chosen as Rolex Young Laureate!

Rags2Riches President Reese Fernandez was selected as one of the 5 inaugural Rolex Young Laureates! While this is most certainly an award for my fiance’ (!) , it’s also a glowing testament of the work that Rags2Riches is doing. In fact, as Reese is the first to always mention – this award truly belongs... »

Rags2Riches Eco-Ethical Style [video]

Friday, March 26, 2010
By Mark Ruiz
Rags2Riches Eco-Ethical Style [video]

thank you to Rags2Riches Partners Cream Silk and Manny Angeles’ no.twentyproductions for making this video possible. »

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