Shy Lennox puts the Soul in Soul.eil at French House Event
By Nicolas Desouza Photos by Kadeem Morris According to Rachel Kim, the president of The French House, this free anniversary event was about “bringing a really talented queer and POC (people of color) showcase to Richmond, in order to lift up that community.” She believes that there are not enough POC spaces in Richmond and that […]
Ink Obsession | “Denim”
By Masako Y., guest columnist Photos by Masako Y. and illustration by Alissa Pivaral As an aspiring menswear designer and Ink Magazine staff member, my current and longtime obsession has been denim and more specifically, jeans. Denim is one of the most iconic and versatile pieces of fabric that is rich in history and legacy. […]
Ink Pop-up Show
By Nicolas DeSouza Photos by Nicolas DeSouza “Reality is thin.” – Charlie Ross Over ten local artists packed the Depot with their artwork in a spontaneous effort to expose VCU students to their creative visions. Among the many facets of this gallery that set itself apart from previous art shows, the magical stylings of Charlie […]
Control and Empowerment: My Experience in an Abusive Relationship
By Alyssa Michener Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault and Abuse references Ever since I was a little girl, I had these big ideas about what romance was. As I grew older, I realized that most guys my age weren’t like the men in the movies, but I still had those idealizations about finding “true love” in […]
This Week in Music: The National
By Kelly Reyes Summer sixteen has barely started and RVA has already had enormous talent stop by our river city. Most notably, The National has secured an unreal lineup for this summer. There are a few big names coming through The National this week alone. Just this past Tuesday, Anderson .Paak put on a […]
HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Inspires Ink Mag’s Revival of the 70s
By Sarah Thaw Photos by Nicholas Von Thrower It’s no secret that the strides made by those in the past continue to influence our culture today. The 1970s was a monumental time, especially within the entertainment industry. The world was changing and it was changing all at once, with the music scene playing a huge […]
Met Gala 2016 Red Carpet Review
By Allison Oberlin The Met Gala’s opening of the Costumes and Textiles exhibition has been a major event since Diana Vreeland was named the acting curator of the department in 1971. Her name and reputation made it the event of the season and attracted celebrities and artists, which has continued today. This year the theme […]
Refined Style – Editorial
“People of all ages have turned to the past, using eccentric pieces to portray their individual style. As a result, what was considered antiquated now feels refreshing.” Photog | Aaron Ni’jai Model | Natalia Castellar Creative director | Allison Oberlin Creative Director | Britnie Dates Stylist | Jada Northington Makeup | K.Will Hair | Q. Brooking […]
RVA Fashion Week: Helping Local Designers Gain Recognition Throughout the Community and the World
By Andrea Philbin Photography by Will Singleton The 8th annual RVA Fashion Week presented by Redken and UZURV was held this past week throughout The River City. RVAFW is a week long event held each spring that promotes the design and art community here in Richmond. This year RVAFW is working with Dress for Success Central […]
FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: MULES
If the shoe world gave superlatives, the mule would be “Most Flirty.” You see, throughout history this pump-slipper hybrid served as a sort of sex-symbol and a sign of social status. The mule was reserved for the wealthy members of high society because its backless design made them impractical for walking long distances. Instead of […]
Richmond Underground Music House Show- Show Me the Body
By Liz Bruce The underground music scene in Richmond is blowing up and bringing true talent to the surface within the subculture of house parties. Richmond has a rich history of underground music with unique local hip-hop artists like Fan Ran (Randolf) and Satellite Syndicate. Richmonders, like Shaheed Chambers are committed to providing a stage […]
Springing into First Fridays Art Walk
By Sarah Thaw The spring air doesn’t only bring warmth to Richmond, but also a surge of new creative energy. April’s First Friday art walk was indicative of this, with musicians performing in and out of galleries, and fresh exhibitions on display. Besides sidewalk DJs, which have been prevalent at past art walks, this one […]