Hues Release Show – Bringing Back The Classic Cassette
Photos and Story by Daniel Potes – Managing Editor Satellite Syndicate has been a vital group within the Richmond musical community for some time. They perform shows all over town, including Ink’s Creative Review, involving all sorts of talent. Founding member Jefferson Harris, also known as BSTFRND, gathered this musical conglomerate of local talent into the Satellite Syndicate that […]
Atelier Versace Spring 2015
by Britnie Dates Seductive, daring, provocative. These are just a few of the words used when speaking of the iconic Versace brand and the Spring 2015 Couture offerings continued this theme. Of the 48 pieces in the collection, the first 14 were absent of decorative beading or other intricate details. Creative Director Donatella Versace decided […]
Protohype at the National
Interview and photos by Gabe Lugo Ink: Who would win in a fight: Betty White, or the Queen of England? Max: Definitely the Queen, no contest. She’s a bad bitch. Betty White is like too sweet and cool to fight. Worst case scenario the Queen would probably have her Royal Guard come finish it… like, […]
First Creative Review
by Jose D’Alta, Copy Editor photography by James Saulsky It feels like yesterday when the thought of hosting a night to showcase Richmond’s heart and soul first began to float in the meeting rooms of VCU’s Student Media Center. At first the idea seemed somewhat far-fetched, and too ambitious to be realistic. As far as […]
Issa SS15
by Ink contributor, Moria Briscoe Issa’s Creative Director Blue Farrier departed from the bohemian pedestrian designs from their Spring 2014 collection, yet the geometric lines from her Fall 2015 collection remained in the form of horse motifs. This collection is simple, trendy and slightly nautical. There are old western influences such as the horse […]
The Appearance of the Man Bun
Andrea Philbin, Guest Columnist A normal sight while walking through the Compass is a sea of teeny chignons perched atop bobbing heads. No, the ballet has not come to the Altria theater; its the Man Bun trend. The newest trend for gents with grown out locks is to show off their boy scout knot making […]
Born Cages at The Canal Club
Written and photographed by James Saulsky, contributing writer It’s 12 am on a stormy Wednesday and the members of Born Cages are homeless for the night. After a half hour of continuous searching, lead singer and guitarist Vlad Holiday finally finds a hotel with open rooms just as his phone emits one last flash of […]
Resurrection Men: Richmond’s Secret Culture of Body-Snatching
By Nilan Vaghjiani, contributing writer Imagine, instead of going out on a late friday night to a local soiree, preparations are made to visit the nearest cemetery. This cemetery visit is not of sentimental nature and involves you, some hired henchmen, and shovels. In fact, this visit is a heist known as Body snatching: the […]
Confronting The Stereotype: Up Close with Porcelyn Headen
Written by Kelly Reyes, contributing writer With the topic of social and racial injustice making headlines in the media within the last six months, Porcelyn Headen addresses the issue of stereotypes. Headen, a sophomore studying photography in the VCU School of the Arts, uses both personal experiences and social media in her work. In her […]
Oscars 2015: Best and Worst Dressed
by Shaun Jackson, contributing writer The Oscars are not only a prominent time to celebrate the most influential films in the cinema industry annually, but also a time to celebrate fashion as the Oscar’s red carpet shows us time and time again. Glamour and elegance without a doubt highlighted the red carpet this year, so without further […]
Ain’t No Party like a Richmond Party
By Drew Goodwin, contributing writer Photographs by Will Nelson One of the key distinctions Richmond holds over other areas in Virginia is the particular culture it has cultivated. An island of misfit toys of sorts, anyone, any creed, background I’d argue is better accepted in the fine streets of the River City. One of most […]
Outcry From Both Sides of the Table at the Public Forum Over Police Conduct in RVA
By Amelia Heymann, contributing writer This past Monday’s public forum between police and citizens of Richmond, including the activist group Justice RVA, discussed police’s treatment of citizens and police conduct during these interactions. The night seemed to have two sides of the table: people who thought the police were doing a great job, and those […]