All the “Yeehaw” Worthy Looks in Solange’s When I Get Home
The designers and stylist behind all our favorite cowboy chic ensembles featured in Solange’s latest release. Words by Nico Gavino Solange’s long anticipated album, When I Get Home, dropped last month and, as expected, she delivered some serious looks in the project’s short film. The album explores Solange’s roots in Houston, Texas and arrived in […]
Tight Line
A fashion editorial inspired by the power suit-cladded icons of the eighties and nineties. Photographed by Megan Gallagher. Photography: Meagan Gallagher Creative Direction: Kristina Dickey Makeup: Elina Oehlert Models: Katie Bashista and Laminat Kanu Video: Fiona Penn and Jess Som Production Assistant: Grace Hoffman
All-Star Style
NBA players step out in style for the big game. Words by Daniel Brickhouse NBA All-Star Weekend is always an anticipated event, with important celebrities and influencers attending each year. As the weekend kicked off, people not only tuned in to watch the game, but also to see what people wore. Here are a few […]
Mystery Machine
An ode to the mystery solving gang of dreamy retro hues. Styling and Creative Direction by Piper Lynch and Katherine Manson Photography by Ky Newcomb Makeup by Elina Oehlert Modeling by Emma Carlson, Brian Wilson, and Elina Oehlert Production Assistance and BTS Videography by Jessica Som Clothing provided by Rosewood Clothing Co. and Addison Handmade & […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Rhuigi Villasenor
Meet Rhuigi Villasenor, the 27-year-old Manila native who was one of those named on this year’s Forbes’ 30 Under 30. Words by Nico Gavino Villasenor immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines at age 11, settling with his family in relative’s living room in LA. His English was very limited. After high school, he pursued […]
Flotsam + Jetsam
A fashion editorial shot on location at Caravati’s, Richmond’s oldest supplier of architectural salvage. Shot by Maya Jackson and Kadeem Morris for Ink Magazine. Video by Tj Rinoski and John Schengber of Skinny Dipper Magazine. Creative Direction by Kristina Dickey Film Photography by Maya Jackson Digital Photography by Kadeem Morris Styling by Katherine Manson and […]
FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: Cowboy Boots
Yes, you can wear them in the city. Western style boots have gained popularity over the last few years, considered a surprise trend at 2017 fashion weeks (like this double facing boot from hood by air New York show, or more subtly peeking out from under ranchwear influenced collars and buttons in almost every one of […]
Why the Utility/Workwear Trend Could Be Problematic
Following the acceptance of athleisure and normcore within the past couple of years, Utility/Workwear has had its own steady rise in the trend cycle since 2017 (and yes, it still lacks a catchy little name). Like the trends that preceded it, utility/workwear is only the latest to challenge conventional ideas of luxury. Athleisure has enabled […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Jeff Goldblum
The Hollywood star who’s giving us hope that it’s never too late to become a style icon. Jeff Goldblum in a Prada shirt and trousers, paired with Balenciaga sneakers. (via: Sharp Magazine, Matt Barnes) Over the last five decades Jeff Goldblum has earned his place as a Hollywood icon. The blockbuster actor, most recognizable for […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Totes
Wow. Everyone loves a good TOTE. There is nothing more satisfying than having enough room to stuff your sweatshirt, laptop, AND a water bottle all in one bag. Who cares if it’s super heavy on one side of your body, everything is floating around, and it takes you 5 minutes to locate your wallet in […]
The Real Story Behind Your Favorite Social Justice Tee
From a casual Tweet, to a young Etsy business, to Frank Ocean’s wardrobe, and finally to a nation-wide trend. Words by Nico Gavino Walking through the VCU campus, I’ve observed people sporting the famous “Why be sexist, racist, homophobic or transphobic when you could be quiet?” t-shirt. The shirt was brought to my attention once […]
Well Suited
Female dandyism is a crucial subculture that has transcended dress and bent traditional gender lines for over a century. Icons of the sartorial movement include Marlene Dietrich, Georgia O’Keefe, and Tamara De Lempicka. These artists explored androgyny by co-opting motifs of menswear and suit tailoring. Today, the black dandy furthers this groundbreaking representation, evident in […]