So, why 'Everything Stops For Tea', you may ask? Being typically British, I find myself stopping for a good cup of tea at least 3 times a day. Being a hoarder of vintage china, the tea itself often isn't the best part. It's the beauty of it, and the essence of taking time to make that perfect cuppa'. 99% of the time, everything does stop for tea.

After studying graphics, photography and art, I learnt the right techniques to rework clothes - I've always had a passion for vintage clothing but with a fun, quirky twist (think The Fresh Prince of Bel Air meets The Queen meets Nirvana). Using studs, skulls and leather sourced from around the world, I can combine them together to leave an eclectic mix of customised vintage, with a unique handmade finish.

All items are handpicked, handworked, and hand finished with love.
My aim: reworked vintage clothing, at an accessible price tag, for all.

With love,
Ruth ♡

Feel free to contact me with any questions, queries or comments: xruthhowsam [!at] live.com

Or visit my personal fashion blog: www.xruthloves.blogspot.com