PJ's Pet Fashions

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 "Art to Wear" pieces. Each garment was unique and one of a kind for both women's apparel and lingerie. PJ worked with 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 has also extended her artistic talents to include interior design and décor. She has used paints, ribbons, jewels, and unusual objects to transform boxes, mirrors, trunks, and more, into exotic unique center pieces. Give PJ a bit of your time and let her transform your living space with her exciting fashions.

PJ has been featured in the following major periodicals:

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

Over 100 stores and boutiques carried PJ's designs; international retailers who have carried PJ's designs include:

• Barney's
• Bloomingdale's
• Sak's Fifth Avenue
• Martha's
• Neiman Marcus
• Ballites
• Capriccio's
• Certain Something
• Henri Bendel
• Bergdorf Goodman
• Cache
• Plaza Hotel
• Suzy's
• Helga Howie
• Meet Me in Miami
• I. Magnin
• Montenapoleane
• AM PM
• Samantha Jones
• Van Dusen Greene
• Sara Fredericks
• Obiko
• Victoria's Secret
• Marsal Gowns

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. She worked as a creative associate for David Barrett Interiors as an international buyer for fine antiques and fine fabrics; she worked with exclusive clientele in choosing interior colors, fine antiques, décor and faux finishes.

PJ's designs are loose and comfortable. She states, "You feel as if you have nothing on. My designs are loose and easy and have a sensual flow. I like things that are pretty and old and that make people feel good." Driven by her creative energy, "I find inspiration in everyone I meet, everywhere I go, and everything I experience."

PJ's back, using high-end couture fabric for the limited-edition Pet Fashions featured on this site. She is also available for private requests and individualized pieces, both in clothing fashion and interior design. Watch for more creations by PJ coming soon!

PJ is currently located in Hollywood, Florida.