[6] Dino Buzzati wrote an introduction, praising her for her precocious talent and imagination.
[7] She then studied design at the Scuola di Arti Applicate at Castello Sforzesco in Milan and apprenticed with Carven in Paris.
[6][10] Her garments use unusual materials including glass, ping pong balls, felt and cowry.
[6] Ruggeri's 1983 dress sculpture titled Homage a Levi Strauss was presented with a light installation by Brian Eno.
She also exhibited at Francesca Pia Gallery in Zurich and Campoli Presti in Paris.