Ruby
Smith
Ruby Smith is a Brisbane-based emerging designer in her final year at the Whitehouse Institute of Design. Born in Toowoomba, growing up where her mother is an Interior Designer and her father a skilled craftsman. She has always been exposed and inspired by colourful decorative textiles and artisanal makers. Her design practice draws inspiration from the organic and delicate patterns, lines, forms and textures seen in nature. She combines this with her appreciation of architecture and curiosity for textile innovation to create ensembles that amplify individuality and confidence.
Outfit
"Magnolia" draws inspiration from couture craftsmanship, architecture, nature and contemporary womenswear. The outfit styles a strapless fitted sateen romper with a separate exterior hourglass structure that’s been meticulously shaped with encased boning.
Shoes
Nude strappy open toe high heels customised with heat sculpted poly organza fabric
Millinery
Custom made millinery replicating magnolia petals
Accessories
Custom millinery