Andrea Ruff about her line of handbags and accessories and her Ruff Kids clothing line. The ups and downs, joys and pains, inspirations to create and sell a fashion brand.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Greenpoint
I am leaving Manhattan. For the first time. The new headquarter in Brooklyn.
Design and couture-level craftsmanship comes naturally to Andrea Ruff, who mastered the sewing machine before she even learned how to ride a bike. Her approach has always been hands on, learning to make bags by sewing them herself. After getting her start in the fashion industry as a tailor, she later worked in haute couture. Andrea's experience as a stylist for many years—handpicking boleros and boots for photo shoots in Mexico, seeking out sandals that matched the bright sun of Mauritius, and procuring geyser-appropriate gowns in Iceland—has given her a global perspective on street style. Andrea Ruff's chic yet functional handbags seamlessly integrate themselves into the lives of discerning urban dwellers.