Fashion Crush Friday: Richard Avedon
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Fashion photography was not originally perceived as an art form. In the 1950s and 1960s a shift in attitude towards photography and fashion encouraged innovators to push the boundaries of tradition. At the same time, a revitalization of the fashion industry produced innovative and sophisticated designs from the likes of Christian Dior, […]
Fashion Crush Friday: Josh Goot
Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Worn by the likes of Mia Wasokowska, Kim Kardashian and Margaret Zhang, his designs are internationally recognized. The Australian designer who began his company a mere ten years ago has created a highly respected luxury brand, showing his work in Australia, London and New York fashion weeks. This designer and […]
Not Your Honey, Honey: The Epidemic of Cat-calling
By Angie Judson, guest columnist Illustration by Annette Allen INK takes a look at one of Richmond’s dirty little secrets: Catcalling. Note: the people interviewed for this article have chosen to remain anonymous. Catcalling is a habit that frequently gets brushed under the carpet and excused time and time again. It’s “boys being boys” […]
New York Fashion Week: Donna Karen
By Moriah Briscoe, guest columnist Photos courtesy of Yannis Vlamos, Indigitalimages.com Donna Karan unquestionably looked to art for her inspiration due to her initial looks, which featured splashes of black on white. These pieces were later followed by others that came from her most traditional influences, such as her trip to Haiti. This influence was apparent […]
Nomadic Nature
By David Holden, Guest Columnist Shown by uses of fur and leather, earth tones and crazy prints, designers from Burberry to Valentino gave a salute to the adventuresome yet stylish nomad. Presented in both men’s and women’s RTW, designers captured the restless and wandering soul. Dressed with an eclectic aesthetic, the trend incorporates mixing and matching […]
Sporty Spice: Sportswear Goes Beyond the Street
By Jessica Morgan, guest columnist The evolution of sports luxe fashion has possibly hit a peak since surfacing a few years ago. For 2014, minimalism and luxury are key concepts of this trend. The industries of luxury fashion and sportswear are merging, especially in the form of footwear. Collaborations with designers like Jeremy Scott, […]
Heavy Metal in the Runways
By Jessica Morgan, guest columnist Sure, everything that glitters isn’t gold, some things are silver, bronze, and even iridescent. However, one thing is for sure: it’s all GLAMOROUS. The idea that metallics are tacky or strictly for evening and New Years parties is nothing more than a fashion myth, much like “No white after […]