S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA.
US artist Sterling Ruby announces the launch of his new clothing line
Raf Simons and Sterling Ruby at Hauser & Wirth Gallery in New York by Stefan Ruiz
Above image: Raf Simons and Sterling Ruby at Hauser & Wirth Gallery in New York by Stefan Ruiz
US artist and long-time Raf Simons collaborator Sterling Ruby has announced the launch of his new ready-to-wear and accessories line for men and women. S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. represents an organic extension of Ruby’s day-to-day artistic practice, grown over the last ten years it adopts many of the same mixed-media principles that are globally recognised hallmarks of the artists’ work.
From soft sculpture to quilts, elaborate backdrops and spectacular prints, the likes of which we saw Ruby produce for Simon’s during his tenure at both Dior and Calvin Klein, all will combine for the brand’s unveiling at this year’s Pitti Uomo no. 96, where the artist will be a special guest.
“I’ve always been interested in the behavioural power that comes with clothing.” says Ruby of his new fashion venture. “For years I have been privately exploring garments as a medium, as something that impacts the way one can think, feel, and move. I couldn’t be more excited to finally put my clothing out into the world.”
The LA-based artist, whose diverse and wide-ranging practice spans painting, ceramics, collage, video and photography, sculpture and installations, designed his first garment in 2008 with a basic workwear uniform. Since then, his ambitious studio work, combined with numerous collaborations with Raf Simons (most recently a life size barn filled ankle-deep with popcorn) have helped hone that initial vision.
Coinciding with the announcement of S.R. STUDIO. LA. CA. the brand launched its official Instagram channel, @s.r.studio.la.ca and website, www.srstudio.com. The collection will be available globally beginning June 2019 through select distribution, to be announced.