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I’ve been quiet for a while because, well, not much has been happening. I’ve decided MR will take a hiatus for ’23.When I started this brand, my mentality was: “I want to make clothes; let’s just see if anyone wants to buy them.” It was low-stakes. We were fresh into the pandemic and my day job was slow. I had saved money to start this project, but the culture quickly swallowed me: It became clear that, in order to achieve long term viability, I would need to have a wider assortment of styles, higher quantities, post more, gift more, be recognized by certain taste-makers and influencers, be featured in various publications, make a certain amount of sales, etc etc etc.On...

The fall collection is our best work yet :) Inspiration for these pieces came from things that are typically crafts or hobbies - things that may be considered kitschy, like knitting and crochet - and recreating them in a beautiful, neutral way. Everything is made ethically and responsibly, from the recycled cotton denim to the responsible wool certified sweaters.

Inspired by color. It is so rare that I want to wear color (other than beige or blue). I'm not sure if it's the cumbersome past 2 years, current status of the world, or a recent sunny day, but I am actually for once craving color in my life. I found myself pulling the brightest shades from my Pantone book, and having to reel it in to something more wearable.  I had the phrase "not your grandma's ____" in my head when designing each piece - especially the crochet vest. While sourcing quilts this season tried to find the best shades and designs in need of some love to best show this newly found love for color. -ArlenaFounder of Marvin Ruby     All...

A warm welcome. Our spring collection was created with a longing for travel, sunshine, and a reason for dressing up again. When dreaming up our ready-to-wear pieces, I wanted something fun, yet minimal that makes sense to wear at home, to the grocery store, or sipping wine outside when the weather finally breaks.  -MR     All images sourced from Pinterest.

Resell with us. We are incredibly excited to announce you can now sell your pre-owned Marvin Ruby pieces right here on our website through our partnership with Recurate. Recurate is a peer-to-peer selling platform committed to helping brands become more sustainable by initiating their own circular economy. Reusing materials and diverting waste is deeply seeded in the Marvin Ruby DNA, so to further our commitment to this lifestyle we are now offering a platform where you can sell your pre-owned pieces in an effort to extend the lifespan of our garments, create a community among our customers, and preserve our one-of-a-kind pieces for future wearers.  Shopping and selling pre-owned is a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear economy of clothing (make, use, dispose) in which we keep pieces in use for...