P. J. Ruster is widely recognized as a true and unique artist in the world of fashion design. With roots extending into her family's fashion business, "PJ" developed her skills as a designer, fashion consultant and interior decorator at a young age. Her first success came as a designer and manufacturer of "Wearable Art Design." Each garment was unique and one of a kind for both women's apparel and lingerie. One of PJ's unique designer creations involved antique materials: restoration, hand beading, hand dyeing, and feathering. PJ's collection of antique and lace clothing has been carried in all the best specialty stores throughout the country. Her signature piece was the Kimono made from combining various antique fabrics including scarves and tapestries and then embellishing them with beads, trimmings and ribbons. Ruanas, bags, shawls, lingerie . . . you name it, PJ's stamp of artistry cannot be missed.

PJ's designs are loose and comfortable.

"You feel as if you have nothing on. My designs are loose and easy and have a sensual flow. I like things that are beautiful and that enchance the inner person as well as their outside presence....."

PJ has also extended her artistic talents to include interior design and decor. She has used paints, ribbons, jewels, and unusual objects to transform boxes, mirrors, trunks, and more, into exotic unique center pieces.

PJ has been featured in the following periodicals:

  • New York Times
  • New York Post
  • American Ballet Theatre
  • California Bridal Apparel News
  • Women's Wear Daily (several times)
  • San Francisco Chronicle
  • Marin/Sonoma Independent Journal
  • Miami Herald
  • Aventura Magazine
  • Tobe Report
  • Retail News Bureau

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Over 50 stores and boutiques carried PJ's designs; international retailers who have carried PJ's designs include:

  • Henri Bendel
  • Bergdorf Goodman
  • Bloomingdales
  • Cache
  • Gallery Five
  • Helga Howie
  • I Magnin
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Oh, My Bod
  • Obiko
  • Plaza Hotel
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Samantha Jones
  • Victoria's Secret
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PJ has been privileged to design for The Dutchess herself, Mrs. Dodie Rosekrans. PJ designed four major collections yearly for Diane Von Furstenberg. She chose the fabrics and colors, and designed the collection for a 35 million dollar apparel empire. She managed the design room, patterns, sewers, and cutters, besides dealing with sales representatives who dealt with international retailers.

 

Driven by her creative energy,

 

"I find inspiration in everyone I meet, everywhere I go, and everything I experience."

PJ is currently located in Hollywood Beach, Florida.