Wildlife Crusader
RO LONDON isn’t just a brand, it’s also the story of a Wildlife Crusader, a socially dedicated Australian designer, environmentalist and artist who believes in creating awareness of endangered species through fashion; after all isn’t fashion a statement of what is happening in our world today? Ro is admired for her creativity, originality and her exceptional inspirational universe to help raise needed funds for the preservation of our wildlife.
Ro's unique designs, all of endangered species are highly colourful, exotic, finely detailed figurative wildlife motifs printed on opulent silks noted for their exceptional lustre, texture and striking colours. The finished products are the nature paintings where this imaginary world comes to life. Handmade drawings with a soulful quality are transformed into printed fabrics, all the materials and each phase of the process are exclusively and rigorously made to perfection.
Ro travels far and wide to research endangered species natural habitat to capture their true essence in each of her designs. It began in 1999 with a visit to Treasure Island, Fiji, after which she soon commissioned her dear artist friend, Ronald Chambers, to paint the endangered green turtle. In the years since, her desire for knowledge has taken Ro on expeditions around the globe, volunteering at numerous wildlife sanctuaries in search of the intricate details that make up her distinctive designs, in turn raising funds to support all animals in peril, need and nearing extinction.
Background
Ro London N.Y.S.I.D is a former elite gymnast and diver who studied at the New York School of Interior Design. Ro established Timeless Interiors in Sydney and soon after moved to the Gold Coast to open a substantial showroom working as a commercial interior designer. She later studied Veterinary Science in Brisbane. In 1999 Ro pioneered wildlife wearable art with her Sacred Fish Collections to help support many animal charities. Ro's additional label "Wildlife Crusader" is used for designer t-shirts where 100% is donated to support grass root animal charities like Free the Bears Fund Inc and Wildlife SOS India.
Consciousness Expansion is happening as part of this "New Fashion".
"I believe every painting should tell a story. I hope my works portray the beautiful world of wildlife around us all." Ro London
Tippi Hedren
The Big Cats Collection was inspired by Tippi Hedren’s Shambala Preserve.
"The designs are not only beautiful Ro,
they are incredibly romantic.
Bravo to you for giving us this spiritual
outer reflection of the inner peace and beauty
for which we all strive to achieve."
Tippi Hedren actress and conservationist.
Star of Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, President of the Roar Foundation.
Tippi's most unique endeavor is "Den Mother"
Close friend to over 70 big cats including the Lion, Siberian & Bengal Tiger, Black &Spotted
Leopard, Serval, Cheetah, Bobcat, Lynx, Snow Leopard, Jungle Cat, Asian Leopard Cat, Mountain Lion, Tigon and Liger.
Gallery / Slideshow
We Support:
Fantasea
O'Brien Glass & Mirror Centres |
Decor by Timeless Interiors |
Australia Interiors City Living Edition |
A walk on the |
Sunday Telegraph |
Decor with Drama |
Wentworth Courier |
An exotic experience |
Living in Paradise |
Ro London's Timeless Interiors |
The Gold Coast Bulletin weekly |
Decorating tips from Ro London |
Queensland Homes |
Profile - Ro London Timeless Interiors |
Queensland Homes |
A Timeless Interior |
Interior Designers Handbook |
Inside |
Architectural Review Australia |
Inside |
The Gold Coast Bulletin |
Interiors display dramatic design, Grand Mariner Paradise Waters |
New Idea |
Ro London: Interior Designer |
The Gold Coast Bulletin |
New high rise opens window to a 'grand' lifestyle Grand Mariner |
The Gold Coast Bulletin |
A wild side of Paradise |
Gold Coast Sun |
Something Special |
Gold Coast Magazine |
Casa Las Palmas, |
Gold Coast Prestige Property Guide |
Casa Las Palmas, |
Gold Coast Weekend Bulletin |
Designer Ro wants a fresh challenge |
Moving Property (Channel 10 TV program) |
Casa Las Palmas, house of the week |
The Gold Coast Bulletin |
Ro's talking to the animals |
Gold Coast Bulletin |
The animal lovers party with a unique Ro London pillow |
Life Gold Coast |
WWF 25th Birthday Celebrations Ro London |
Gold Coast Bulletin |
Dressed for the Magic Millions |
Gold Coast Magic Millions Jan 2005 |
Fashions on the Field: |
Gold Coast Panache Magazine Feb 2005 |
Feature: A Fijian inspiration started Ro London's designer fashion collection |
Gold Coast Panache Magazine |
Feature: Great Ideas Fantasea Collection |
Lynn Santer's interview with the Stars 2006 |
Ro London our wildlife designer |
2007 Paws & Claws Awards for Charity. |
Paws & Claws Awards |
The Gold Coast Bulletin
Coast Confidential with Regina King & Peter Flowers |
'Rumble in the Jungle' with Ro London's Galapagos Islands, Peru & Amazon adventure |
Gold Coast Melbourne Cup Nov 2007 |
Fashions on the Field: Ro London's Sacred Fish Collections |
Townsville Bulletin |
Tropicana Tours Sacred Fish uniform |
Canberra's National Zoo & Aquarium Nov 2008 |
Fundraiser for Free the Bears Fund: Raised $10,595 |
Taronga Zoo |
Fundraiser for Free the Bears Fund: Raised $12,000 |
Joan Pearson's Auction |
Fundraiser for Free the Bears Fund: Raised $40,000 |
Paws & Claws Spring Wildlife Magazine 2008 |
Interview with: Wildlife Crusader Ro London |
Australian Festival |
Wildlife Crusader blogs written by Ro London - Director of Wildlife Projects |
Paws & Claws Summer Wildlife Magazine 2009 |
Interview with: Wildlife Crusader Ro London with Chinese Celebrity Giant Panda |
Joan Pearson's Auction |
Fundraiser for Free the Bears Fund: Raised $50,000 |
Gold Coast Bulletin |
Ro London - Nature inspires Ro London's silk scarves |
Free the Bears Fund Inc Newsletter |
Designer t-shirts - stunning designs by Ro London $20 |
RAFW Spring Summer Collections |
Overseas Passenger Terminal Circular Quay, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia |
Weekend Gold Coast Bulletin, |
London's Calling |
The Northern Star weekend 20th - 21st November 2010 |
Fashion that saves wildlife |
Interview by |
Exclusive Interview with Aussi Crusader Ro London |
The Gold Coast Bulletin, Coast Confidential with Regina King & Peter Flowers |
Designer goes wild |
Port Douglas Gazette |
Ro London's Paradisia Collection with artist Davvyd Brown |
The Gold Coast Business Trader Magazine |
Gold Coast Characters |
Nature and Health Magazine |
Ro London, Wildlife Crusader - Eco Style |