Girlhood
Girlhood, the prime era within a girl’s life where she leaves her colorful childhood behindand enters the in-between phase before the cold reality of adulthood. Girlhood is sleepovers withfriends and playing dress up: experimenting with how she will be perceived by the world.Girlhood is dancing on the bed to her favorite songs and spinning until […]
Fugly Is In!
A sartorial sin so heinous, it’s a crime against fashion humanity. The rebellious lovechild of “funky” and “ugly,” who stands tall, unapologetically defying the norms of good taste. Introducing: “Fugly.” It’s a riot of clashing prints, a symphony of jarring styles and a whimsical dance of silhouettes. “Fugliness” is not merely a lack of aesthetic […]
Untitled Nails
Dear Untitled Nails, Listening to you click together is one of my favorite sounds. Hearing that smooth rhythm that comes from my friends hands, as they express their tellings of the latest gossip. Your drumming in every interaction is a constant comfort. I love the consistency of your clacking, as the girl next to me […]
Still I Rise
Fashion Spotlight: Benjamin Coryell
This past April, I had the opportunity to speak with junior fashion design student Benjamin Coryell. Through pieced-together text conversations in the coming weeks before their long-awaited fashion show, we discussed Benjamin’s travels across the globe, their ethos surrounding creativity, as well as the meaning behind their new collection that he will be previewing at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
A Peek Through the Looking Glass of the Keziah Amariee Brand and the HERITAGE Collection Drop
The fashion industry as we know it today grows to become more and more aware of the pressures it faces. With this, the industry and some designers, can often be seen as incredibly cutthroat and harsh, making it hard for anyone in that realm to enter. However, not every designer has this said cutthroat approach, in fact, one designer in particular is known for her kind and warm touch. She has marketed and created an entire collection based around her family heritage, this designer being Keziah Amaree Jackson. A designer’s journey is always beautiful and captivating to unveil. Keziah A’maree’s is one of splendor and originality.
Let the Show Begin
In her DIY costume and makeup, Miss Hannah Harlow met us in the local cemetery as an ode to the 1980s gothic scene. Enjoy and let the show begin…
How Do You Get Lucky?
What do you imagine when you think of thrifting? Is it rummaging through clothing bins, or scanning racks until a fabric speaks to you? Perhaps it’s discovering an item you’ve been searching for? Second-hand shopping gives us the opportunity to find pieces you would never see at a commercial retail store, deepening our sense of personal style. Feeling authentic in the clothing you’ve found for yourself ignites the feeling of luck, all while being environmentally sustainable.
Constant Practice: A Study of the Past
At the heart of the Museum District in Richmond, VA, lies Constant Practice, a fashion archival group with a heavy emphasis on retro-futuristic utilitarian garments and accessories. Situated on the third floor of a historic building turned art gallery and workplace, the small group
A Rare Gem: VCU’s Smallest Major
What is this mystery major that no one knows about? Well I can’t just forthright tell you, now can I? Next we are going to play a little guessing game. Many people compare my major to Fashion Design (spoiler alert, it is not Fashion Design). I work with clothes of all centuries and builds. I sew day in and day out until my fingers are numb. I work in millinery and draping and patterning. I own scissors that cost more than my laptop. I work with actors and actresses, potentially both on screen or on stage. Any guesses?
Through the Chiffon Trenches: What Andre Taught Me
Throughout the past few years, I’ve grown to love and admire the one and only, Andre Leon Talley. From listening to podcasts, videos and documentaries, which he produced and starred in called Gospel According to Andre, to reading his book, The Chiffon Trenches. I commend him so much because although he faced discrimination, first living in Durham, North Carolina and later in the fashion industry; he knew the bigger picture and wanted to chase his dreams. What he went through didn’t stop him. In addition, he always went to God for faith and guidance, which I use in my daily life.
The Black Essence Photoshoot
Inspired by vintage black photography, The Black Essence embodies fierceness, warmth, blackness, creating a soulful and eclectic vibe. The Black Essence photoshoot highlighted two black owned businesses, The Liznel and Rumors, incorporating fall elements like contrast, monochromatic colors, and layering. Creative Direction: Kayla Lundy Photography: Chloe Johnson Styling: Colin Nguyen, Nia Gravely Production Assistants: Lillian […]