HOW WE WEAR RUBY+ED: GRETEL

October is gradually coming to an end, making us anticipate chilly, fresh walks across crunchy leaves, wrapped in knits and faux furs. This week we joined our Product Designer, Gretel on one of her tranquil walks, seeking new influences around the surroundings of our office. You may already know that we work in the middle of the countryside and for Gretel this is the perfect setting to gain inspiration for upcoming collections. The setting is very peaceful and the change of colour in the leaves and falling conkers spark Gretel’s imagination.

The day was lovely and sunny, with a crisp chill in the air. Gretel wore her Byzantine Tee, Rosewood Knit beanie with pom, Almond Shimmer knit snood and matching arm warmers.

“I am wearing my Rosewood knit beanie with my Almond Shimmer Knit Snood, I love the slouchy fit of the beanie and it looks great with my hair down. The arm warmers are my must-have, they are so practical for when I'm out looking for inspiration as I can feel different textures and keep my hands warm!” - Gretel 

What are you wearing to keep out the chill of October? Don’t forget to show us your pics using #rubyanded or see others here!

Love Ruby+Ed x

STORE IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THE PRESENT

The store in the spotlight this week is The Present. For those of you who live around the Hadley Green area you may already be familiar with the lovely boutique. They have a selection of Ruby+Ed treasures, so if you get a spare ten minutes make sure you get down to the store and have a browse.

A bit about the store

“ The Present is an independent family run shop established in 2000, situated by picturesque Hadley Green at the top end of Barnet High Street. They sell a range of beautiful design led gifts, jewellery and unique home accessories for adults, children and babies. All of their products are exclusive to The Present in the Barnet area offering the local shopper something a little different from the usual High Street stores. The Present is very passionate about creating an enjoyable ambiance so customers feel welcome, comfortable and enjoy their shopping experience. Nice music playing, nice smells burning and good customer service!” 

Love Ruby+Ed x

HOW WE WEAR RUBY+ED: LUCY

Despite the weather getting bitterly cold again, just days ago we were blessed with a beautifully sunny weekend. Not knowing weather to dress for warm or cold weather can always be tricky so a faux fur gilet is the perfect piece to complete your outfit whatever the weather. Our Product Development Assistant Lucy looked fab last Friday when she came into work wearing the Wolf Faux Fur Gilet teamed with a black dress and ankle boots. She told us 

“The gilet is my must have this season, the weather keeps changing so this keeps me nice and cosy whether I am out shopping or working hard in the office. The gilet is an investment piece for me, I will wear it again and again. I can dress it up or down, depending on the occasion."

Don’t forget to let us know what your favourite item is from our AW13 Collection. Keep showing us how you wear Ruby+Ed by using the hashtag #rubyanded on Instagram!

Love Ruby+Ed x

BOY VS GIRL

It is from one extreme to the other this Autumn Winter 2013. Mix up your wardrobe with a nod to femininity one day and a clash of androgyny the other. Embrace your girly side and dress up with our luxe fabrics, gorgeous embellishments and soft faux furs. For the colder days, throw on our Mink Fur Neck Warmer and Bear Clutch Bag to keep you feeling warm and looking fabulous, or if you are staying home snuggle up to a hot water bottle and kick your feet up in one of our ballerina slippers from our pretty range. If androgyny is more your style then channel your masculine alter ego in our Crane Jeans, Tribal Tees and Beanie hats for a effortlessly cool look.

What look would you rather wear? 

Love Ruby+Ed 

x

HOW WE WEAR RUBY+ED: LAURA

The time has come to hide away our sandals for another year and bring back the boots for Autumn. October is one of our favourite months, we love seeing the change that October brings. Earthy-tones, crunchy leaves and a cold chill means we can wrap up in our beanies and snoods.

We wanted to give you an insight into how the team wears Ruby+Ed for Autumn and Winter. We truly love the products that we create here at HQ. There is such a wide variety of different styles and looks here at the office. This feature is dedicated to our team, we are celebrating the way we dress and we would love to hear how you wear Ruby+Ed too, so please email tanya@rubyanded.co.uk with your outfit/slipper pictures.

Laura, our Product Manager, can be seen mixing up her outfit with the Jet Fur Gilet. Laura wears this gilet for a day to night look. The gilet is the ultimate transitional product that you will wear again and again. This statement gilet looks great over a tee and jeans for a casual look, or pair up with our Ebony Sheer Panels Dress for a traditional take on black.

“ The gilet is one of my top pieces from the collection, there are literally so many different ways to wear it. The other night I went out for dinner and I paired it up with my leather leggings and heels, it kept me warm and I still felt great!”

We hope you like the outfit post, don't forget to show us your style. 

Love Ruby+Ed x

AW13 IS FINALLY HERE!

The time has come for us to launch the AW13 Collection. This year we have been inspired by the vivid hues, rich embellishments and intricate detailing of ancient eastern arts. We bring you a collection filled with covetable limited edition treasures. Here at Ruby+Ed we continually strive to offer not only beautiful products designed with attention to detail but also a unique and individual experience that aims to enrich and intrigue each and every customer. The collection is filled with easy-to-wear pieces ranging for faux fur coats, accessories and nightwear.

We have a stunning range of coats and jackets to keep you warm this winter and undoubtedly the best faux fur around. The brand works really hard to recreate the look and feel of real animal fur in Mink, Bear, Wolf and Snow Leopard without harming any animals. Last year Ruby+Ed made more than one appearance in Glamour’s Top 50 Faux Fur coats and this year we have introduced new styles into the range. You can spice up the colder days with the Wolf Biker Jacket, made with nylon outer for the cold wet weather, but lined with faux fur to keep you warm and looking great. This brand new style will be available from October but to secure your coat pre-order now on 01664 452906. The classic long coats are back for another season; our Mink Hooded Coat previously seen on Sienna Miller is now £275, get it while stocks last. 

A brand new staple this year is our faux fur gilets, available in Jet, Wolf and Siberian Stone. If you are looking for a fashion investment then the faux fur gilet is the one for you. A perfectly transitional product that will take you from Autumn to Winter and back around to next Spring. The beauty of Ruby+Ed gilets is that the sleeveless style means there are a variety of ways to wear it! Click here to shop. 

We love receiving comments and pictures from our customers. Show us how you wear Ruby+Ed by using #rubyandedfans and #showusyourstyle on your photo and the best will be posted on our blog & social media pages!

To see the full range click here!

Love 

Ruby+Ed x

AW13 HAS LAUNCHED

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Haunting, Majestic, Beautiful. 

Set amidst a vast country park, Lypiatt is home to the sublime imaginative sculptures of Lynn Chadwick and his son Daniel. 

For AW13 we selected this elaborate location as the backdrop for our collection, we were mesmerised by its endless hallways adorned in iconic art.

Gliding through the vaulted gallery, the art reflects a study of motion, kinetic energy, angular and organic structures forged anew by man. Old and new side by side,  the grounds natural and the sculpture unnatural forming a stark contrast, alien like and unreal.  Our iconic coats and gilets, crafted from luxury realistic looking animal fur, move through this setting, borrowing grandeur, depicting their rich dense pile and beautiful lustre. 

Enjoy. 

RubyandEd x

SNEAK PEEK PART TWO

We have another sneak peek to brighten up your Monday morning!

As promised, part two of our AW13 teaser is now here. September is quickly creeping up to us, who is excited for the brand new collection?

Enjoy

Ruby+Ed 

xx

SNEAK PEEK INTO AW13

This short video is a sneak peek into our AW13 Collection, stay tuned for part 2 coming very soon.

We would love to hear what you think of the collection so far.

Love Ruby+Ed

A GLIMPSE INTO AW13

We are very excited to give you a sneak peek into our brand new AW13 Collection.

This year we are launching our fabulous faux fur gilets for the first time ever!

A faux fur gilet will be a classic staple for your winter wardrobe this year. If you are looking for a fashion investment then the faux fur gilet is the one for you. A perfectly transitional product that will take you from Autumn to Winter and back around to next Spring. The beauty of Ruby+Ed gilets is that the sleeveless style means there are a variety of ways to wear it. Go large with a bigger size and play around with silhouettes.

We have three key gilets for you this year, inspired by the catwalks of Malene Birger and Belfstaff. A simple, one colour gilet offers an incredibly chic and sophisticated look, as loved by fashionista Olivia Palermo. Get the look with our Jet fur gilet from September 2013.

Another addition to the Collection is the Wolf gilet. Rosie Huntington-Whitely is a key follower of the gilet trend and you can recreate her look at Ruby+Ed. The Wolf Gilet will look great over our Long Sleeve Jet Tee, add some knee high boots to create a loose and layered Bohemian style.  

The final addition to the Gilet family is the Reversible Aztec Stone gilet, made with a superior blend of Siberian Stone faux fur on one side and a woven cotton blue and white Aztec design on the other. The reversible style means you get two very different looks from one gilet.

To retain exclusivity the collection will be limited edition and there is now a pre order list open. For more information click here.  To secure your gilet today, call us on 01664 452906 to guarantee you will be one of the first to wear a Ruby+Ed faux fur gilet! 

Love Ruby+Ed x

PRESENTING THE PRE-FALL COLLECTION

It is with great pleasure we present to you the Ruby+Ed Limited Edition Pre-fall Collection.

An exclusive range available to buy now!

Our Limited edition collection is inspired by embroidered motifs, including both tribal and Aztec references. It consists of five statement tees, including both long and capped sleeves, perfect to dress up or down this season. 

The Tribal Tee features an embroidered pattern that is set to be our most popular and iconic yet. Available in Charcoal, with blue and cream embroidery, and Ecru with rich red thread, these tees are right on trend for AW13. 

We have extended our Tribal influence onto a Tribal Sweater in Jet. Making a strong statement with red embroidery, the pattern looks great on a Jet linen base. Featuring a wide scoop neckline to flatter and compliment, it is the ultimate feel good tee for Autumn.

For a more subtle look, our Long Sleeve Tee is also available.  This can be matched up with a slim fit jean for a relaxed, every-day look.

Sounds amazing, doesn't it?

Last, (but certainly not least) is our Byzantine Tee in Charcoal. This is a beautifully crafted tee which looks both elegant and edgy. The delicate pattern is feminine with a unique twist, meaning you're sure to look great however you choose to wear it. The embroidery is stunning on our entire pre-fall collection and each piece is a definite must-have.

What do you think of the range?

Ruby+Ed x

AW13 PRESS DAY

Last week we held our AW13 press day right at the top of the scenic Sanderson Hotel Penthouse suite on Berners Street in London. With months of planning, afternoon’s paper maché-ing display heads and preparing the perfectly bound press packs, the team headed to London. Lots of glamorous fashion and lifestyle journalists came to admire our new collection of faux fur coats, clothing accessories and slippers, including visits from Glamour, The Guardian, Hello, Now and Liberty London Girl. 

Along with yummy nibbles and champagne, press received samples from the collection and got to chat to the Brand Director on her inspiration for the AW13 season – “My inner Magpie seeped into the collection adding the shimmer throughout, as did all the beautiful ethnic craftsmanship of China, India and Mexico”. 

Ruby+Ed x