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 […]
The New Frontier: A Collaboration with HBO’S West World
If you haven’t heard of HBO’s Emmy Nominated series West World, then you’ve probably been living off the grid or under a rock somewhere. Based on the 1973 Michael Crichton movie of the same name, the story unfolds in a futuristic Wild-West themed amusement park, where high-paying guests can fulfill their wildest cowboy dreams without […]
Coming of Age
Creative Direction & Photography: Lordina Nyarko Models: Aviance Hawkes, Shanelle Johnson, Kaylee Ahn Makeup: Katie Williams Clothing Credits: Looney Tunes tee — Rumors Boutique; blue tie-dye top — Rumors Boutique; Snake skin jean jacket — Katie Williams; Everything else — Stylist’s own
The “Cool Dad” Revolution
If you need inspiration for an outfit, call your dad— or just steal from his closet. The “normcore” look, previously reserved for middle-aged dads, is trickling up to high-end fashion designers including Dior, Balenciaga, and Gucci. What started out as rocking dad hats has now transformed into young adults wearing entire ensembles inspired by fathers […]
An Interview with Simeon Rideb of Open Forum
We sat down with Simeon Rideb, creator of Open Forum, to talk about their experience curating a fashion collection and art performance with other Richmond artists earlier this year. Interview by Kristina Dickey When did you decide to start working on this collection? Last August I visited New York for the first time and while […]