Ruth Gallagher

Ruth Gallagher
Class of 2005

Ruth Gallagher is a creative director and print designer who has spent over 10 years in the luxury and contemporary fashion industry. Ruth has worked with Alexander Mc Queen, Erdem, Stine Goya and Baum und Pferdgarten.

Ruth was a student at Mount Anville from 1990 – 2005. After graduating she attended The National College of Art and Design where she received a first class honours (B.Des.) in Textile Design which led her to London in 2009 to work at Alexander McQueen. After a year at McQueen, dividing her time between their Menswear line and contemporary brand McQ, Ruth joined Erdem in 2010. At this renowned British luxury brand, known for its use of vibrant prints and experimental textiles, Ruth spent the next seven years evolving and refining her signature expressive style. During her time there she contributed to the growth and development of the company and took part in numerous international collaborations. The Scandinavian brand Stine Goya approached Ruth to join their team in 2018. During her time there she broadened her scope to include creative direction with a internationally acclaimed brand known for its delicate marriage of colour and print. Ruth has spent the past year and a half as Creative Manager at Baum und Pferdgarten; the original Danish fashion brand who are celebrated for being playful, contrasted and exclusive.

Ruth has recently launched her own website to pursue freelance design; an opportunity to maintain her international relationships while broadening her horizons. Ruth creates textile and surface design for a variety of creative fields. Her work is founded on detailed research and imaginative concept building. She is passionate about creating modern designs that have the client’s own DNA at the forefront and simultaneously a unique identity. Ruth believes in being in a continual state of learning; staying creative, curious and driven.

www.ruthgallagherdesigns.com
Instagram handle @roothiegal