Colorful raffia clutch by Clovis Ruffin for Genie, mid to late 1970s. Born in Clovis, New Mexico in 1945, Ruffin grew up knowing he was destined to be a star. He dropped out of college, traveled the world and eventually moved to Hollywood to achieve stardom. Instead, he found work as a photo-shoot stylist for top clothing designers. Because of his eye for detail, by age 26 he had his own fashion line, Ruffinwear, which garnered him a special Coty (fashion) Award. He loved bright color combined with simplicity, and preferred garments with a minimum of seams and closures. His other lines included "Clovis" and "Ruffinknit," Among his notable designs was a t-shirt dress with a Matisse print that retailed for $35 in 1975. Ruffin passed away in 1992 at age 46.
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