Above: The vendor holding up his jumper: “This is for jumping rope. Get it. It’s a jumper.”

Ruffeo Hearts Lil’ Snotty was one of my favorite booths at the Renegade Craft Fair because I love funky, bright (ie neon), & creative clothing. It’s wonderful to feel like you’re wearing art!

And, while I’m an obsessive layer-er, you can see why I might like an easier route to guaranteed originality. If you pop on one of these jumpers, kaleidescope dresses, or double barrel sweaters, then you are already off to funkytown without adding three more layers of T-shirts and two more skirts (though I wouldn’t prohibit it, of course).

Above: a selection of kaleidescope dresses and other handmade pieces at the Ruffeo Hearts Lil’ Snotty booth at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn.

“Such time and care goes into each kaleidoscope, tidy surged seams, safety backstitched to outlast a lifetime of quality guaranteed under warrantee. You can wear this dress inside out to floss your dedication to superior handmade craftsmanship. These seams are wicked technical, pulled off w/ precision” (RHLS etsy page).

Above: click on any of the three images above to view its Etsy listing.

Although the price range (generally around $100) is above and beyond what some pockets can afford, for those of you who spend a pretty penny on clothes anyway, this stuff is like buying a piece of art work to hang on your wall, but you get to wear it! And, it’s handmade, so you’re paying time & originality, too.

Just had to add the above picture because it’s so cute. (PS When I saw this booth I ran to it, saying, “This was made for me! Look at these colors!”)
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