Verve in Motion: Ruby Gaskell
We created Verve with extra coverage and comfort for extra life stuff. In our new mini-series, we meet up with friends of Youswim who share how they've been wearing their favourite swimsuit. We spent a day catching up with circus artist, contortionist and rollerskater Ruby Gaskell @rubygaskell who showed us how she wears her Verve.
By Milo Hutchings, Chelsea Covington
Photography: Ebony Talijancich, Video: Milo Hutchings, Music: Jake Goodbody
Describe yourself in three words?
Giggly, tactile, silly.
![Ruby rollerblading in orange swimsuit top and shorts](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2Fe457ac8b6fbe07667ec7e13507eca74f6424bb01-1024x1399.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
What keeps you balanced?
Making time to play, roller skating and having a good training routine. Also, a lot of sleep!
![Ruby rollerblading in green swimsuit top and shorts](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2F54e6564298df937a6d16dce7cf0a2482a4ee80ff-2432x3636.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Your fave swimwear memory?
Probably this shoot! As I usually feel slightly uncomfortable in ‘normal’ women’s bikini bottoms. But I really love swimming in the sea and can't wait to jump in again.
![Ruby rollerblading in green swimsuit top and shorts](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2F28c732a7d8d028fea361323b99580053288f4d0a-2432x3636.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
As the world starts ticking again, how are you spending time with your new found freedom?
I can't wait to get back to performing to a live audience again. That will give me back my purpose and freedom!
![Ruby stretching in orange swimsuit and shorts](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2F3693b4117b61821ea34191ed11cb805cff1791da-2432x3636.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Ruby tying laces on her rollerblades](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2F9926128a88647b5b284d52f22654aa04ea2a87d4-2432x3636.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
![Ruby doing the splits](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.sanity.io%2Fimages%2F3pp3jebb%2Fproduction%2F107d0785f55a03d0d14445254c9f63e5a4da5e93-964x1316.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
By Milo Hutchings, Chelsea Covington
Photography: Ebony Talijancich, Video: Milo Hutchings, Music: Jake Goodbody