RVAFW SS26: Elevation

RVA Fashion Week is a staple for the Richmond community. Since 1998, this event has featured immersive fashion experiences with live music, art installations, local vendors, and runway performances. This year’s theme was Elevation, emphasizing the advancement of dress through our local designers and artists. I had the opportunity to attend this year’s event to […]
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Creative Direction: Helena Dauverd @saint.of.goodwill @snaggle.t00th.fa1ry Photography: Kobi McCray @kashkobi Stylist: Suong Han @8suong Clothing: Arbitrage NYC @arbitrage.nyc Makeup Artist: Gigi Farinholt @dogboydreamboy Graphic Designer: Natalie Uhl @poisneyev Models: Grace Levi @1212wurld / Liz DeFuri @loveloungelizEmerald / Capers @emralds.lil.vanity
Unpacking the Collective Behind FuzzyForceFields Sweater Co.
I’ve noticed a recurring theme across the city of Richmond: whimsical, one-of-one, custom streetwear pieces featuring ‘90s icons. A mixture of screen printing, patchwork and tapestry-melding — these upcycled, mixed-media works catch your eye across stores and crowds. I visited Studio Two Three in Manchester to better understand how this eccentric and unrepeatable design process […]