Johnny Ruth

independent boutique

183 Water Street, St. John's, NL and online

sustainable style 

Johnny Ruth is an independent boutique specializing in Canadian fashions, clothing, and unique design-oriented gifts. The retail shop at 181 Water Street in St. John’s, a hop, skip and a jump from the waterfront, was one of the first fashion centers in the revitalization of downtown. Their equally-beautiful online shop showcases JR wares, and makes online ordering easy.

JR carries fashions for both men and women, specializing in Canadian designers including St. John’s: Charlottestreet; Montreal: Anne-Marie Chagnon, Melow, Cokluch, Matt & Nat, Melissa Nepton, Papillion Blanc, Jennifer Glasgow; Toronto: Comrags; Vancouver: Three Stones, Orb.  

As a slow fashion business, JR is very conscious about sustainability practices.  Johnny Ruth helps people build wardrobes that will a) take them anywhere and b) last.  They LOVE it when customers bring in a favourite shirt so they can pair it with new trousers or skirt for a whole new look. For online they Facetime or video call so customers can see their selections. 

love of local

The shop and the team are known for their love of local. Owner Kim Winsor is a community champion, and she's always looking for opportunities to partner with local artists and the downtown community.  She says, “We love to support community groups and organizational events through sponsorships and collecting donations - for example, we gift wrap at no charge when our clients donate to Marguerite’s Place – we also promote our community partners and events on social media as well as in our monthly newsletter and in-store showcases.”

"Wherever we can, we employ local and eco-friendly businesses such as the Living Planet Print Studio which produces all our hand-silkscreened t-shirts and Ecowise makes all of our pillowcases and tea towels”.

gorgeous gifts made easy

Johnny Ruth products are curated with an eye for detail and a bit of the unexpected. There is great joy in gifting!  JR carries tons of locally made in Newfoundland & Labrador goodies, cards and paper goods, jewelry, bath and body, puzzles and games, prints and wall art, and more.  JR Gift Boxes are ready-made gift kits that share and celebrate local style. They are fast becoming legendary as they make gift giving effortless and gift getters delighted!  JQ offers gift wrapping, and special delivery in the greater St. John's area.

At Johnny Ruth, we believe life is meant to be lived like this:  Be yourself.  Have Fun.  Give Back.  Inspire Others.

g2g Inside Scoops- click the play button to find out more about Johnny Ruth, or HERE on our Facebook Live at Johnny Ruth.

 

shelves with t-shirts, mugs, and cactuses
Kim Winsor, store owner, in front of a black staircase in the store
Johnny Ruth is a bright, busy store with many customers
smiling Johnny Ruth customer admiring a dress
dark haired woman at Johnny Ruth wearing a black dress
Johnny Ruth Gift Box with Newfoundland Distillery Aquavit, and cool rock glasses
Johnny Ruth storefront signage
shelves with t-shirts, mugs, and cactuses
Kim Winsor, store owner, in front of a black staircase in the store
Johnny Ruth is a bright, busy store with many customers
smiling Johnny Ruth customer admiring a dress
dark haired woman at Johnny Ruth wearing a black dress
Johnny Ruth Gift Box with Newfoundland Distillery Aquavit, and cool rock glasses
Johnny Ruth storefront signage