Ruiz

Devon Ruiz is a model, event organizer, photographer, fashion designer, and occasional painter. A versatile creative recognized as a vivacious star of Havana nightlife, she co-founded a fashion brand that reflects her colorful aesthetic and renowned energy. Devon’s shaved head is distinctively adorned with around twenty tattoos, each representing an aspect of her life. Although born in Holguín in eastern Cuba, both of her parents now live in the U.S. Known for her larger-than-life personality and a remarkable talent for finding happiness, Devon says that her dream is to travel between Cuba and other countries around the world. She has a weak spot for Amsterdam, where she hopes to further her artistic pursuits and make new Connections. Devon was essential in the making of The New Cubans. She is JF Bouchard’s close friend as well as his liaison to the young Cuban art, and party scene.