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 […]
John Butler Trio at the National
Written and photographed by James Saulsky What the hell is a JBT? According to the guys in front of me in line last Sunday, it’s one dank burger that they couldn’t wait to have; according to the marquee above our heads, it’s the John Butler Trio. For one night only on November 16 the special […]
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” […]
Winter, I hate you
By Gabriella Lacombe, guest columnist Photo by Jose D’Alta The streets of Richmond are grey and baron this week, and the people passing by are grimacing from the involuntary tears streaming out of their eyes– if their faces aren’t covered up by a thick scarf or ski mask. Three blocks suddenly seems much further away […]
Beer, Bikes, and Pizza: CTBC’s 6th Annual Pizza Crawl
By Megan Leary, guest columnist A crisp fall night, cyclists at the ready, and stomachs at full attention set the stage as riders prepare for the annual Pizza Crawl, hosted by Carytown Bicycle Company. Now in it’s 6th year, CTBC’s Pizza Crawl is one of the most anticipated events in Richmond, especially by […]
GROWTH OF MOSS
By Gaston Arze, guest columnist You’ve probably been to one of his shows by now this year, and even if you haven’t, you’ve likely heard his name before. Zak Goldwasser, the man behind the musical project called Moss, is a Kinetic Imaging major here at VCU who has started performing his ‘psychedelic dance’ music […]
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 […]
Satellite Syndicate Proves Richmond’s (Still) Got Beats
By Jose D’Alta, Online Editor Photos by Daniel Potes You might’ve seen them online, or at one of the many shows they’ve been putting on recently; Satellite Syndicate is a blessing to a city saturated by Indie Royalty hopefuls, camping-obsessed folk bands, and chord-blasting, first world Anarchists. The beat-driven collective’s been incredibly active since their […]
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 […]
Q&A with Austin Horse
By Mary Swanson, guest columnist Austin Horse is the third of the Red Bull athletes present at Lockn’ this year that I had the pleasure of meeting. Between being a bike messenger in New York City, taking home medals in Cycle Messenger World Championships, and running a nonprofit, you have to wonder how he does […]
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 […]