Welcome back to Underrated Icons, a column that looks at the styles of icons past and present, specifically icons that don’t always get the credit they deserve.
Fierce. Badass. Icon.
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Those are words often used to describe Ruby Rose. Best known for her acting on the Netflix hit Orange is the New Black, Ruby is also known for her modeling, for her DJ career, and for being a television presenter in her native Australia.
As the current face of Urban Decay Cosmetics, Ruby, with her androgynous style and outspokenness, has taken the world by storm. Her fame has allowed her to bring representation for the LGBT+ community and help the world understand issues like gender identity, sexuality, and mental illness a little better.
Ahead are some ways you can get Ruby’s bold style for yourself.
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Master of the Streets
Products: Top – Boohoo, Shorts – Boohoo, Necklace – Nordstrom, Vest – Charlotte Russe, Sneakers – Dr. Martens
Ruby’s style is masculine but she likes to add touches of punk and streetwear. Get her look with a vintage band tee, loose (instead of fitted) distressed denim shorts and a leather vest. Add a badass touch to your look with a bullet pendant necklace.
Top everything off with white metallic-toe sneakers as a nod to Ruby’s love of the shoe style – Ruby has this exact Dr. Martens style, and while it usually retails for $100, you can get it for $50 for a limited time!
Comfortably Edgy
Products: Top – River Island, Joggers – H&M, Flannel – American Eagle Outfitters, Backpack – Brandy Melville, Sneakers – Dr. Martens
Just because it’s finals season doesn’t mean you can’t look cute. Inspired by Ruby’s off-duty style and love of jogger pants, this outfit is the perfect way to stay comfortable when you’re pulling all-nighters in the library.
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