THE TIE SKIRT, BY RUBY BLANKFIELD
Art Wear, Fashion created by Artists
Upcycled Art Wear is handmade, one-of-a-kind, concept-driven, trend-focused, function-inspired fashion.
It's often something old, something new and something borrowed; a conceptual marriage of fashion created by artists for the sake of creativity, longevity, savings and investments.
It's inspired by the idea of zero waste and upcycling and is driven by a philosophy of penetrating the socio-economic, environmental and cultural denial humanity continues to display at the tail-end of capitalism despite the obvious warning signs.
Art Wear fashions an old garment into something new. It's creativity often extends beyond upcycling to create unexpected value out of material and thread in the same way master painters create investment out of oil and canvas. An art wear artist will sign and date their work by hand and would hope that their wearable art is treasured for years to come for it's visuality, original design and it's fire-match-like ability to spark conversations in unexpected places.
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ART WEAR JEWELLERY
A COLLECTION OF STERLING SILVER & 24K GOLD PLATED DELICATE CHARM & DRUZY NECKLACESThis initial collection of 24k gold plated and sterling silver jewellery has been a dream of Ruby's since her closure during the pandemic. Here, we rebirth and launch as the first Art Wear Jewellery collection under the new umbrella of Ruby Blankfield. These charm necklaces are largely inspired by a dainty 19k gold charm bracelet Ruby herself received from her late grandfather Mr Blankfield, as a child. His legacy forver etched in her memory, these dreamy dainties are a nod to a gentler time when things were simpler. These nostalgic necklace treats combine saturated Druzy crystal pendants and 925 charms that bring to mind the days of olde: lockets, charms and other delicate whimsical lovelies like dolphins, angel wings, witches, phases of the moon, Africa pendants, open hearts, stars, mini anchors, feathers, wishbones and the like. Feel free to request a special combo. All hand-crafted in Cape Town.
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BE HAPPY FOR THIS MOMENT FOR, THIS MOMENT, IS YOUR LIFE.
A BREEZY SUMMER'S DAY IN SEA POINT WITH DENISE'S DELIGHTS (MAMA) & RUBY BLANKFIELD (HER DAUGHTER) TOGETHER WITH THE GORGEOUS DUET THAT IS AMBER & ISABELLA.
