News

New store at 168 King Street, Newtown
Ruth Tate and Natalija Rushidi have joined together to open a new clothing store TATE + rushidi at 168 King Street, Newtown.  Read more...
Farewell to 111 Queen Street- lease ends 30 June 2019
Design Collective 7 April 2018
New season launch of Ruth tate Sydney collections and showing beautiful ceramics from the very talented Jane Barrow, handprinted accessories and homewares from Barebones Studio and introducing 4 Leaf Clover... Read more...
Fashion Weekly Article
Ruth Tate breaks the rules with chic fashion label Ruth Tate creates chic, beautiful and ethical clothing for the everywoman. Here's why you'll love her designs.    We're obsessed with Adevee Fashion,... Read more...
Adevee Fashion Festival
  Sunday 29 October, the Adevee Fashion Festival hits Melbourne. Join Ruth Tate, along with designer labels Hope and Harvest, Revoque, Pablo & Kat, 17 Sundays and many more for... Read more...
Styling Evening Wednesday 11 October 4-9pm
Summer 17 Collection Release
Summer ’17 is here, and as per Ruth Tate signature style, luxurious fabrics form the basis of this new collection. Summer ’17 features beautiful garments fashioned in sleek sateen, printed... Read more...
Transeasonal pieces and Vogue Online Shopping night
Join Ruth Tate for Vogue Online Shopping Night, happening next month! Vogue Online Shopping Night (#VOSN) is a one-night-only online shopping event, held twice yearly, and by taking part in the fun and shopping online, you... Read more...
Winter Dresses: Day to Night-time Glam
Have you seen the glamorous dresses in the Winter ’17 collection? Ruth Tate garments offer a seamless transition from daytime elegance to night-time glam, in fabrics such as jersey, lace and leatherette, with laser-cut... Read more...
Design Collective & New Season Launch
Design Collective and New Season Launch It’s always fabulous to begin the launch of a new season collection with a Champagne Celebration, and on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th May,... Read more...
Autumn Winter Collection 2017
Introducing Winter 2017 Collection by Ruth Tate Ruth Tate is a champion of slow-fashion and sophisticated designer style. Her eponymous label is designed and made entirely in Sydney, and you... Read more...
Autumn Winter Design Collective 26/27 May 2017
Designers on Show 24-26 March 2017, Turramurra
Handmade Canberra March 18 and 19
Invitation to Spring/Summer Design Collective 14/15 October 2016
Join us for champagne and nibbles on Friday 14 October from 6-9pm. We'll also be open on Saturday 15 October from 10-4pm Read more...
Invitation to autumn/Winter Design Collective 1/2 April
Article in Houzz.com.au on creative spaces at home
Outdoor Rooms Creatives at Home: Ruth Tate in Her Fashion House A fashion designer shows us her backyard retreat, where she creates beautiful seasonal clothing Susannah Thai 8 March 2016... Read more...
Ruth Tate at Sydney's Paddington Markets
Ruth Tate designs will be showing at Sydney's Paddington Markets from Saturday 26th September, come and see us. Read more...
London Shop Window - Swaine Adeney Summer 95
Swaine Adeney own label for Summer 95, in crisp linen, very Raj. Read more...
London Shop Window - Swaine Adeney Winter 94/95
At First Traditions we designed and manufactured high quality garments for Swaine Adeney, as shown here in their Piccadilly shop window in London Read more...
Shop windows - Liberty's of London
From 1992, I worked at a small company in London, designing and manufacturing high quality ladies wear for the First Traditions label which exported to Europe and Japan. I also worked closely with buyers to develop ranges for stores with their own labels, Liberty, Swaine Adeney, Scotch House, J&M Davidson, John Lewis, Mitsukoshi and Isetan. This shop window is from Liberty's with their own label range. Read more...
Tony Awards 2015
This beautiful Chantilly lace dress went to the Tony Awards this year! Gorgeous Margot Morrison (right) with her sister. Read more...
Barbie and me
I was given a Barbie in 1975 when I was 9 years old. Barbie was first created in 1959 but a newer, more modern version was brought out in 1971, it was this version that I had. We lived on a remote island in the West Indies and she was a treasured gift from the United States, where these things could be purchased. I didn't want to be Barbie or look like Barbie, I was a tomboy who didn't like pink and spent most of my days barefoot in shorts.... Read more...
Paolo Sebastian Couture
Absolutely divine dresses with gorgeous use of lace and embellishments, would have to be lined to work for most of us! Read more...
Chen Man Haute Couture
Chen Man Haute Couture, exquisite gowns with fabulous use of texture, print and exbroidery Read more...
Haute Couture Bridal week in Barcelona
Gorgeous Isabel Sanchis dresses shown at Haute Couture week in Barcelona Read more...
Pronovia Atelier Show
Exquisite wedding dresses with beautiful use of lace, could work for evening wear in different coloured lace too. Read more...
Ciao Magazine Article
Vogue Festival, talk by photographer Tim Walker 25th and 26th April 2015
British Vogue Page Liked · 4 April ·   Tim Walker will tells the stories behind his most famous shoots at the #VogueFestival 2015: see who joins him on the line-up and buy your tickets herehttp://vogue.uk/zqKsm4 Read more...
Tim Walker , Vogue Photographer talks about his work as part of Vogue Festival 2015
From Papua New Guinea to Russia, Tim Walker was discuss his amazing Vogue journeys at the#VogueFestival 2015: http://vogue.uk/EoQUo5 Read more...
Breast Cancer Charity Auction October 2013
Charity Auction with Art Est to raise funds for Breast Cancer Read more...
Ovarian Cancer Charity Auction February 2015
Bias cut dress made in a fabric with woven matt and sheer scalloped bands. Trimmed with a scalloped lace trim at the hem and satin bias binding around neck and the slightly capped sleeves. Read more...
Autumn/Winter Design Collective Friday 27th March 4-7.30 and Saturday 28th March 10-5.00
Dress For Success Charity Auction
Ruth Tate's Dolce Lace Dress was part of the bidding lineup for the Charity Dress for Success Little Black Dress Auction. The three dresses auctioned and the charity dollars raised were (from left to right): Carla Zampatti $350, Ruth Tate $450 and Leona Edmiston $275. Read more...