Clarence Ruth was born in New York in 1981. After earning a degree in fashion design, Ruth went on to work for Andrew Buckler, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and GQ. His work can be seen throughout New York.

Longtime fashion designer and style icon Clarence Ruth has launched a new project that blends together the vibrant worlds of art, education, and fashion for an early-learning experience families can enjoy together. Colors De La Runway Book is the first children’s book of its kind, a unique work that introduces young ones to the boundless range of colors in the rainbow as seen through iconic fashion styles throughout the history of couture. This coffee table-quality family book is smart, witty, and stylish – a unique learning tool for kids that encourages an appreciation for the thoughtfully blended hues, refined lines, and complex shapes that have graced renowned designers’ sketchbooks over the course of modern fashion. -- Cotte Darmes NYC