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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beyonce x Topshop coming 2015
By Alena Sydnor, Guest Columnists Beyonce and TopShop to create an Athletic Wear Line The buzz in fashion is that the Queen B has paired up with TopShop to design an athletic wear line, Parkwood TopShop Athletic Ltd. This collaboration could have not presented itself at a more ideal time than now, considering the recent […]
Refreshed and Re/Dun
By Sami Webster, guest columnist Photos from http://redun.com/ Some of fashion’s most adored models, such as Elas Hosk, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Stella Maxwell, are being seen sporting Re/Dun Jeans. These jeans are in the spotlight and each hold a unique story. The company gathers previously well-loved jeans across the United States. Then, they go […]
5 Halloween Costumes To Sport All Year Round
By Moriah Briscoe, Guest Columnist. Sometimes, you just don’t want to deal with the hassle that comes with picking a Halloween costume. After all, when else will you really wear your Sexy Vampire outfit again? Halloween costumes can run up to more than $200, so why not make your own costume and wear a look […]
Taaluma Totes
By Sami Webster, guest columnist When looking at a map, multiple lines and colors collage to form one cohesive image. It is as if a map becomes a new patterned textile; a textile of vibrantly colored silk and cotton infused with rich culture. This idea is the inspiration for Alley Heffern and Jack DuFour, the […]
Fall Colors
By Miranda Briscoe, guest columnist Fall should not be reserved to earth tones and autumnal colors. So long as the leaves keep changing, the autumnal colors of fall are here to stay.This season, designers are taking on the challenge of going above and beyond our expectations as models strutted down the runway with lilac-dusted lids […]
DIVERS-CHROMA
By Jessica Morgan, guest columnist Photography by Aaron Ni’Jai Men don’t just wear “menswear” and women don’t just wear “womenswear”. The world of fashion no longer forces us to conform and fit into a box where we are solely identified by our sex. The boundaries of conventional “gender-wear” are beginning to diminish while men experiment […]
INK v. New York Fashion Week
As New York Fashion Week came to a close, some of us fell in love and some of us stared with complete confusion in our eyes. We imagined wearing these high fashion pieces and some of us wondered what the designers were thinking. But love it or hate it, New York Fashion Week is one […]