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Location

Quezon City, Philippines

Founded

2007

Price range

₱1,100 – ₱10,530

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

500 products

Size range

XS–4XL

New arrivals

24 this month

Rags2Riches

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About

Rags2Riches is a sustainable Filipino clothing and accessories label, founded in 2007 in Payatas, Quezon City, by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz with a group of young professionals. It began by working with community artisans who turned scrap fabric into rugs, helping them earn fairly from their skills, and has grown into a social enterprise known as R2R. R2R makes intentional, multi-way pieces such as the 4-Way A-Line Skirt and Convertible Terno Top, along with wrap skirts, vests, tops, shorts and dresses. It is also known for handbags like the Buslo, Pusô and Saranggola Bags, wallets, travel bags and home goods such as pillows, poufs and rugs. Everything is handmade in the Philippines by partner artisan communities. Its pieces are woven in the signature R2R weave from upcycled textiles, cotton and local fibres, combining design with traditional handcraft and fair pay for artisans. Fernandez-Ruiz received a Rolex Award for Enterprise as a Young Laureate in 2010 for her work with Rags2Riches, which remains an independent social enterprise working with artisan communities across the Philippines.

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#sustainable#handmade#ethical#locally made#upcycled#affordable

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Brand Details

Philippines
Upcycled Textiles
Cotton
Last reviewed
Oct 2026
Independent brand
Verified
R
Reese Fernandez-Ruiz

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of clothing does Rags2Riches make?
Rags2Riches is a Filipino label known for intentional, multi-way clothing and accessories handmade by artisans in the Philippines. Its pieces are woven in the signature R2R weave from upcycled and natural materials.
What products does Rags2Riches sell?
Rags2Riches sells clothing such as the 4-Way A-Line Skirt, Convertible Terno Top, wrap skirts, vests, tops, shorts and dresses. It is also known for handbags like the Buslo, Pusô and Saranggola Bags, plus wallets, travel bags and home goods such as pillows, poufs and rugs.
How much does Rags2Riches cost?
Rags2Riches is a mid-range brand, with products priced from about ₱1,100 to ₱10,530 PHP. Clothing costs around ₱1,520–₱7,500, while collaboration bags reach the top of the range.
Where is Rags2Riches located?
Rags2Riches is based in Quezon City, Philippines.
Who founded Rags2Riches?
Rags2Riches was co-founded in 2007 by Reese Fernandez-Ruiz, who began by working with community artisans to turn scrap fabric into rugs and bags.
Who owns Rags2Riches?
Rags2Riches is an independent social enterprise led by its co-founder, Reese Fernandez-Ruiz.
Where is Rags2Riches made?
Rags2Riches makes its products by hand in the Philippines, working with partner artisan communities across the country. It uses upcycled textiles, cotton and local fibres.

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