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Wardrobe Wednesday: Caera’s Crochet Craze

Wardrobe Wednesday: Caera’s Crochet Craze Fashion Merchandising senior, Caera Harrison, gives a whole new meaning to maximalism in this digital age of fashion. Inspired by the looks of musician Rina Sawayama and Instagram influencer @saracamposarcone, Harrison uses fashion as a form of self expression as she combines layered pieces and funky accessories.  Harrison is all […]

This Fall’s Biggest Fashion Trends

This Fall’s Biggest Fashion Trends By Stephania Jugo Everyone’s favorite fashion season is finally upon us. As we have seen in January’s runway shows, the fall season will be expanding on various themes and trends. Silhouettes will look similar to that of the A-line and sheathe looks of the 60s. This fall, pairings will be classic […]

NYFW: Trends for Your Spring/Summer Wardrobes

NYFW: Trends for Your Spring/Summer Wardrobe It is that time of the year again, as fashion designers from around the world bring their Spring/Summer 2024 designs to New York Fashion Week. From September 7th to September 13th, models took to the runway to show new designs. This year’s shows focused on mixing authenticity with the […]

Plus Size Representation At NYFW 2023, And Why We Need More.

Plus Size Representation and Why We Need More With another New York Fashion Week in the books, we saw a multitude of exemplary collections, inventive shows, and endured yet another season of failed plus size representation.  The comeback of early 2000s fashion has not only brought back low-rise waistlines, micro-mini skirts, and high-contrast color pallets; […]

The Best, The Worst and the Most…Something Looks of the 2023 Oscars

The Best, The Worst and the Most…Something Looks of the 2023 Oscars By: Sydney Robinson March 12th was the 95th Academy awards and it was a historical night for many reasons. Everything Everywhere All at Once Swept the major categories, Michelle Yeoh became the second woman of color and first Asian woman to ever win […]

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Outfits For Any Occasion​

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Outfits For Any Occasion By: Caitlin Thompson Love is in the air this Valentine’s! Whether you are staying in or going out this Valentine’s day, it’s the perfect excuse to dress up. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we have curated cupid-approved last-minute Valentine’s day looks. Kate is making a […]

Transitional Fall Must-Have’s

Transitional Fall Must-Have’s By: Bria Roberts November 2, 2022 Fall has always been a favorite season for many reasons, one being the endless possibilities of new and innovative Fall fashion fits it has to offer. Autumn sets the tone for stylistic trends in the new school year and incorporates clothing pieces from each season.    […]

Thrifting Your Halloween Costume With Buffalo Exchange

Thrifting Halloween Costumes With Buffalo Exchange By: Caitlin Thompson October 24, 2022 Whether you want to be a spooky witch, werewolf, or even a Spice Girl this Halloween, Buffalo Exchange has got you covered! Buffalo Exchange is a local buy, sell, and trade thrift store located in the Cary Court Shopping area in Carytown. Thrifting your […]

Sustainability Spotlight: Kotn – For Lasting Ways of Life

Kotn has comfort and practical use in mind when creating all of their designs. They want to create clothes that let customers buy less and enjoy more. Kotn has a variety of products including womenswear, menswear, accessories, and home styles; all of which can transform any wardrobe and home into a sustainable, minimalist one. Kotn’s […]

Top 5 Looks From the 94th Oscars Academy Awards

Jada Pinkett Smith: Jada Pinkett Smith showed up and showed out in this gorgeous emerald green haute couture gown by Jean Paul Gaultier and stunning Jimmy Choo pumps. This particular dress was made by Belgian designer Glenn Martens for the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The look features a ruched zip-up bodice, fitted to […]

BLK in Fashion

By: Adriana Brown This past year has brought along many trials and tribulations for us all. As we have been faced with foreign challenges, we have learned to preserve with a newly found ferocity. For VCU fashion merchandising students Nana Opoku-Manu and Taniya Evans, this perseverance came in the form of forming a student organization: […]

Self-Care & Mental Health: Covid Edition

By: Sara AdeliThe COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us in too many ways. For a majority of us, it has placed a serious strain on our mental health. It’s nearly nine months in, and I am still trying to find a way to adapt to the new reality of online classes and social distancing. It can […]

Queen of Disco: Donna Summer

Written By: Caitlin ThompsonPhotographed by: Adriana Brown When we look back on the ‘70s most of us think about disco balls, fun outfits, and great music. LaDonna Adrian Gaines, more known by her stage name Donna Summer is considered by many as the “Queen of Disco”. Donna Summer has had a very successful music career, […]

The One Who Can Do It All, Stevie Nicks

Photography by: Adriana BrownWritten by: Caitlin ThompsonModel: Annie Miller The ‘70s was a time of free spirits, good music, and political change. Stevie Nicks was a revolutionary presence in many aspects. She was a renowned singer in Fleetwood Mac while also pursuing a successful soloist career, writing her first song at 15 to winning three […]

Eartha Kitt: The Woman Who Taught Us It’s Okay to be Evil

Photography: Adriana BrownStory: Adriana Brown “My recipe for life is not being afraid of myself, afraid of what I think or of my opinion.”– Eartha Kitt As we look back on fashion decades’ past, we tend to revel in the retro styles that our parents and grandparents wore. We love the yellowed pages of family […]

Leaving Skincare Neglect in 2019: Our Beauty Resolutions

WRITTEN BY: SARA ADELIPHOTOGRAPHY BY: MARTA LOCKLEARThe time has come to carefully select our New Year resolutions for the year 2020. I know that there can be so much we all want to accomplish, and it can become all too easy to compile a list of 20+ goals we want to achieve by the end […]

Your Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide: Jewelry Edition

BY: AAYESHA POUDEL RICHMOND, Va– Black Friday: the unofficial holiday synonymous with hyper-consumerism. It is a big day for most retailers and has widened to include eCommerce in the form of “Media Monday.” For some of us unknowingly subscribed to retail email blasts and mail promotions, this holiday happens to start earlier each year. Fast […]

MamerSass: Streetwear But Make It Sustainable

BY EBONIQUE LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOM KHUN;STYLISTS: ANNIE MILLER, KAYLEE AHN AND NABIHA RAIS Based in Chincoteague, Virginia and expanding its reach to Richmond, vintage boutique MamerSass Reinvented Fashions provides the ultimate guide on repurposed streetwear. While daily Americans waste thirteen million pounds of textiles, MamerSass is shifting the fashion industry as owners Jamey Brittingham […]

Jewelry Gets Astrological: Sun and Selene

BY AMINA AYOUD AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY SAMANTHA SON; STYLIST: CHRISTINA VEHAMUA & HAIR: CHARLOTTE FINN & ANNA VANCHERI RICHMOND Va- Everybody needs a go-to jewelry piece. A good necklace or ring can spice up a bland outfit in no time. From gold to silver, with so much to choose from, it can be hard to find […]

Brick & Mortar Launches Fashionable (and Instagrammable) Coffee Hub

BY SYDNEY HECKMAN AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY DOM KHUN; STYLIST: DANIELLA OSUNA & CHRISTINA VEHA RICHMOND, VA– RCFU highlights the local company Brick & Mortar in their newest fashion collaboration. The company is centered around sustainable and philanthropic efforts. They describe themselves as ethical and homemade in addition to other things, “…functional design, sustainable style, and […]

Who We Are on Halloween

Written by: Aayesha PoudelPhotography by: Adriana BrownModels: Josh Ricketts, Nima Jawadian, Matthew Schettini In our childhood, October 31st marked the night where we could be the ghosts and goblins that both frightened and excited us. It was the night where we were the beasts we were most afraid of, the creatures we were mesmerized by, […]

Your Scorpio Fashion Forecast is Here

The intensity of the Scorpio season is upon us. This placement is arguably one of the more powerful water signs. Scorpio sun natives crave deep conversations and connections and make passionate and loyal partners in love. They are heavily influenced by their emotions and this will always serve them in their professional and personal life […]

A Look into Fashion Week in Richmond

Written by: Sara AdeliPhotography by: Lorallye Partlow While Richmond Fashion Week may not be as globally acclaimed as New York’s or Los Angeles’, it undeniably conveys a similar sense of vibrancy to celebrate local trends and designers. This is a city filled with history, culture, diversity, and— most importantly— some seriously delicious food. Above all, […]

Falling into a New Season with Barnes & Noble

Fall is a time when the leaves are changing colors, the temperatures are dropping and clothes are getting warmer. Fall steers away from bright and vibrant patterns to more simple ones with neutral and subdued colors that look amazing on anyone.  At VCU, we pride ourselves on our diversity which carries into our students’ individual […]

Autumn Is Here

Photographer: Adriana BrownWritten by: Marta LocklearModels: Simi Gold, Nabiha Rais, Mia Jones, Sydney Heckman, Mindy Tran, and Nima Jawadian There is something so beautiful about October. Like enjoying a walk around Hollywood Cemetery with your best friends, a picnic with hot apple cider and a guitar, and warm fall layers.  Have some fun dates planned […]

EVOLVE Fashion Show 2019: How EVOLVE has Become a Voice in Diminishing Beauty Standards

Photographer by: Adriana Brown Story Written by: Adriana Brown Beauty Has No Limits Foundation best place to buy The fashion show was wrapped up with the models walking the runway wearing their Beauty Has No Limits t-shirts while carrying signs with empowering adjectives written on them. Models owned characteristics such as resilient, sexy, and genuine. […]

How to Be Cool for the Summer with Urban Outfitters

What do we love most about summer? The days get longer, and brighter, and hotter, in more ways than one. Summer provides us the chance to live more than we have in finicky months of winter and early spring. It’s also the perfect time for mixing and matching various textures like sensual satin, or practical […]

How Fab’rik is Redefining the “Gal on the Go”

Today, a girl boss can be a single mother who works hard for her kids. A girl boss can also be a college student who doesn’t know where they want to end up, but is constantly challenging herself to figure that out. The women we should look up to today aren’t a cookie cutter version […]

Richmond’s 11th Annual Fashion Week Brings more Inclusivity to the Runway

Story By Aliviah Jones Photos By Stanley Tran When people think of Fashion Week they often think of big cities like New York and Milan but Richmond has a very unique way of showing that exquisite style can be found right here in Virginia’s capital. The 11th annual Day to Night fashion show presented the […]

The Grace to our Frankie: Jane Fonda

It’s never too late – never too late to start over, never too late to be happy.-Jane Fonda Story by: Aayesha PoudelPhotography by: Anna Debald As we grow older, we often question if we are still able to accomplish the goals that we want to do, or if we should just stick with our current […]

KIDS AT PLAY – Rotate

Story by: Marta Locklear Photos by: Stanley Tran Like every 90’s sitcom, Kids at Play is about a group of friends who are practically a family. Each episode tells a different story about their lives; they get in trouble, skip school, dress cool, and tackle life and the curveballs pitched at them together. The cast […]

Chunky Sneakers: Friend or Foe this Season?

Your go-to style guide for rocking the trend that just won’t quit. Story by: Maia Stanley Photos by: Aliviah Jones Model: Rickaya Sykes Styled by: Estelle Avbuere Spring is officially here and that means new trends are arising and old trends are resurfacing. One of these trends includes chunky sneakers, also known as “dad” or […]

Halcyon: Lost in Time

Photography By: Dom KhunStory By: Aayesha Poudel There has always been something soft and romantic traveling on train. From the tale of strangers meeting at a station or while traveling, and falling in love to saying goodbye to a significant other as they embark on a railway journey. In some form or another, we are […]

Women’s HERstory Month: On the Basis of Style

Story by: Aayesha PoudelPhotos by: Dalvida Palmer Imagine being a female graduate from a top tier law school during a time where the career field is completely dominated by men. Imagine majority of employers are reluctant to hire you because they believe that women are too weak, maternal or generally incapable. Now imagine, you are […]

Women’s HerStory Month: We Copied Rihanna’s Cool Girl Street Style

Story by: Aayesha PoudelPhotos by: Dalvida PalmerWorld renowned musician, actress, fashion icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. Rihanna or “Ri-Ri” encompassed all of these roles in her career in the public eye. Rihanna rose to fame as one of the most celebrated musicians of the 21st century. Currently, Rihanna is the third most awarded female artist in […]

That 70’s Shoot with Tori

Photography by: Kylie NewcombVideography by: Brandon MoralesCreative Director: Dom_Khun Tori Radday lives in her own 70’s daze with a combination of vintage and chic. Check out this eccentric series styled by Richmond stylists and blogger, Tori Radday. Here is where you can find Tori Radday: Check out her instagram: @toriraddayCheck out her depop page: @toriradday […]

Headassery at its Finest

Story by Anna Debald Creative Direction and Photos  by Dom Khun “Just a word we use when someone says does something unbelievable or unreal and you ‘gotta call them out for it.” “It’s, like, a way to describe your friends when they are being one of three things: hilarious, ridiculous or obnoxious.”            “Ya know. It’s […]

Trend Story: Neon or Nothing

Story by Estelle Avebuere  Photos by Celeste Chaves The Fall/Winter 2018 runways were full of fabulous trends to inspire our looks this season. Since we are well into fall now, there is no time to waste in trying something a little different. Our spotlight trend right now is neon.   Neon, alongside the 80’s trend, […]

What’s LUV Got to Do with It?

[tribulant_slideshow post_id=”5889″] Story by: Annie Miller  Photos by: Stanley Tran  When you think of ‘90s fashion, which sneaker comes to mind? This is the exact question Jair Barbour asked herself when customizing the dressing room in her startup shop, UNLUVD Boutique. “I thought, how about we make it a shoebox?” says Barbour, explaining the bright […]

RVAFW Runway Show

Story by Estelle Avbuere Photos by Trysten Evans   If there was ever a question of whether high-quality style and creativity can be found in Richmond, the RVA Fashion Week Runway Show gave us confirmation as each model walked the runways in incredible designs and left us all in awe. Consider that question answered.   […]

#RVABloggerBabes: Add a Little Sweet Sauce to your Day!

Story by Christina Amano Dolan Photos by Michael Atilla   Megan Wilson is the perfect touch of sweet sauce everyone needs. She’s the friend you call when you’re panicking in a dressing room before a big event, scrambling to figure out what to wear. She’s the coworker you turn to for advice on where to […]

Getting Eceletic with ih.lek.trik

Story by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez  Photos by Dom Khun  LookBook by Samantha Son There’s a new place in town for fashion, music, art and good vibes. ih.lek.trik consignment is nestled at 319 Brook Road in Richmond’s art district. The feel of the shop is casual, cool and charged with creative energy. If you don’t believe us, […]

#RVABloggerBabes: Bloom with Zum

      Story by Christina Amano Dolan Photos by Michael Atilla   “I don’t limit myself to talking about one thing. If I want it to be my space, it has to be mine: multidimensional because I am not one type of person. That is my life.”   Looking for a lifestyle blog that […]

Your VA Spring Style Guide

good Flower Child   Of course, springtime is a time of rejoicing, renewal and rebirth so what’s more fitting than a bright rainbow-patterned sweater to ring in the new season? Match a brightly colored sweater with a pair of shorts, calf boots and a decked out denim jacket to celebrate the coming of warm weather. […]

Growing Old, Not Up

She wears what she loves and she loves what she wears, without a care in the world. Iris Apfel, “the rare bird of fashion”  is a style icon, who, at age 96, is recognized by the fashion world as a creator of taste with intellect and spunk that inspires women of all ages. After graduating […]

Playing with Purpose

Recognized for being the former No. 1 ranked tennis player and the first female athlete to win over $100,000 in prize money, King was also one of the first openly gay athletes, as well as an outspoken feminist. King’s most renowned matches, called “Battle of the Sexes” was against the former No. 1 ranked tennis […]

Channeling Cleopatra

Story by Estelle Avbuere Photos by Mia Navarro The beauty of fashion is its ability to tell such stories on a regular basis. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is important to tell the universal and personal stories of women of all backgrounds, races, and cultures, especially through their individual styles. We want to […]

A Galentine's Day to Remember at Mod & Soul

Story by   Estelle Avbuere Maybe you know Mod & Soul as a stylish, upscale Richmond-based and online boutique. Or, maybe you know the store for its trendy, boho-influenced pieces and contemporary, delicate jewelry. What you might not know is that Mod & Soul can also throw gorgeous events! They proved it when they threw […]

#RVABloggerBabes Live Among Chic: Confidence, Passion, and Winter Fashion!

Live Among Chic , revealed their inspiring and surprisingly relatable stories of young adulthood and their navigation through demanding college classes, job loss, juggling work, and – most significantly – struggling with confidence. No matter what phase in their lives, Dee and Sarah remain grounded by both each other and their common passion: fashion! They […]

Vintage Decades Day Dream: NIGHTHAWKS Vintage

We often find ourselves dreaming of a different decade, lost in the trends, culture and lifestyle that it embodies. Local brand Nighthawks Vintage , embraces the nostalgia of the 80’s and 90’s, while reminding us that our current trends are not to be overlooked. Jessa began her company in 2010 on Etsy , in order […]

Model Your Heart Charity Fashion Show: A Night of Captivating Creativity

Story by Christina Amano Dolan The night began with an old brick building of sheer black – simple and modest from the outside – but as the doors opened, I was immediately immersed in the atmosphere of booming music, stimulating club lights, excited movements of models being pampered and polished, and racks and racks of […]

RVA Fall Fashion Weekend: A Glorious Recap

Story by Ashley Newman Photos By Trysten Evans   RVA’s fashion week was an experience unlike any other; the moment I stepped out of the elevators, more than 15 floors up, I was taken aback by the view of Richmond. There were multiple vendors out, selling makeup, clothing, and ties. I ended up purchasing a […]

First Friday's: RVA FASHION WEEKEND FASHION CRAWL

The streets of Richmond were full of art and fashion enthusiasts on Friday Night. Day two of RVA Fall Fashion Weekend also fell on the city’s monthly First Fridays event. Galleries and boutiques left their doors open for all to be enthused during a Fashion Crawl Fashion Crawl . Two major stops on the crawl […]

Express Yourself: Back to School with ASHBY

Story by Anna DeBald Art Direction and Photos by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez Fashion Direction: Aysia Ward and Sarah Elsadig Put away your Triangl bathing suits, high waisted jean shorts, and and your Arizona Birkenstocks. As the humidity in the Richmond area slowly decreases, and the leaves begin to change, the looks you will be seeing […]

All Aboard! MamerSass Reinvented Fashions

The vintage clothing industry has undoubtedly seen a shift from purpose to aesthetic over the years as a result of big fashion companies focusing on selling for profit. Despite this, MamerSass Reinvented Fashions stands out by dedicating themselves to bringing people authentic redesigned vintage while also significantly reducing the fashion industry’s carbon  footprint. MamerSass offers […]

Mad Women – A Style Profile for Halcyon Vintage

On an August afternoon, the summer light seems to pour into the shop on North Robinson, bathing everything in sight in a golden glow. A glow that make sense, considering Halycon Vintage’s namesake. From furs to dresses, to the scarves suspended from the ceiling, each piece of clothing begs you to sit silently for a […]

Fantastic Pink Plastic

web This through-line was more than evident as beautiful people in nearly every shape, size and skin tone strutted around the DC gallery dressed to impress. Check out some of our favorite looks:

FASHION MEETS FESTIVAL

Story by Briana Thornton Coachella may have already wrapped up its two weekends of desert fun, music festival is in full swing with quite the line-up for the upcoming summer. Music festivals have blown up over the last decade and the rush kicks off in March with South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. The fever […]

RVA Fashion Week: Trunk Show

Story by Katelyn O’Neal Photos by Stephen Clatterbuck The 9th Annual RVA Fashion Week ended with the Trunk Show, which took place at Hardywood Craft Brewery. The trunk show featured a variety of items such as clothing, jewelry, art, beauty products and accessories from local RVA vendors. The vendors at the Trunk Show included Miranda […]

RVA Fashion Week: Formal Wear Show

Story by Solleyha Mathurin Photos by Victoria Frank Ever thought about attending a red carpet with the ability to look and feel glamorous? The Saturday RVA Fashion Week Formal Event was giving off those vibes. The show consisted of everything from eccentric colors to small applique detailing from the designers of Tough Cookie, TAILOR, House […]

RVA Fashion Week: Casual Wear Show

Story by Katelyn O’Neal Photos by Mia Navarro On Friday, the Casual Wear Designer Fashion Show kicked off as the second show to take place during RVA Fashion Week. The show featured men’s and women’s street style and everyday fashions from designers including Kylde by Haus of Kylde, Metaya, Future Society, STitch, Is., Victim15, LaPosh, Tangee’s […]

RVA Fashion Week: Boutique Show

Story by Julia Bratu Photos by Victoria Frank The RVA Fashion Week Boutique Fashion show was hosted by the charismatic Jonathan Copeland, boutique manager for Dress for Success RVA. They strutted out onto the runway before each collection with a new 60’s inspired outfit from each designer and boutique, as well as a fun tidbit […]

RVA Fashion Week: Art and Jewelry Gala

Photos and story by Briana Thornton The Art and Jewelry Gala, the second event in RVA Fashion Week, kicked off at Gallery 5. Local jewelry makers and artists were able to present their work and attendees could shop over a glass of wine while mingling with other local art enthusiasts. Keep reading to meet some […]

VCstyleU: Nick Southern

N ick Southern’s Instagram feed is populated with knock-out look after knock-out look. From embroidered trousers to kimonos, and ponchos to kerchiefs, the boy knows what he’s doing. To say that I was inspired to step up my personal style just by ogling over his is a massive understatement. Back in January, the busy Richmond […]

Fashion: The World of Contradiction

Story by Briana Thornton Photos by Mia Navarro Every fashion trend has a story. As it sits at the intersection of time, place and subject, there are countless ways to interpret each and every one of them. Take the mini skirt for example; at the turn of the 20th century, it was inconceivable for women to […]

Live as Your Limitless Self

Photos by Monica Escamillia Creative Direction by Bliss Foster Introduction by Julia Bratu   Photos by Monica Escamillia Creative Direction by Bliss Foster Introduction by Julia Bratu Something reminiscent of a fairytale, RCFU collaborated with Bliss Foster to embody his conception of the project: Limitless Self. In ten unique looks, fantasy combines with reality to […]

Get Fit and Stay Cool: Athleisure

Story by Julia Bratu Photos by Monica Escamillia Over the course of the 20th and 21st century, the popularity of sportswear has been on the rise. The casual attitude we take today towards daywear is largely a result of the rising popularity of athletic clothing and sports as a leisure activity, making its way past […]

Duplicate Their Look: The Hadid Sisters

Bella and Gigi Hadid are two of the biggest models gracing the catwalks and heading campaigns for major designers. The sisters both walked in the Victoria’s Secret fashion show (2016) and are also known for their work together in the Fendi and Moschino Spring/Summer campaigns together. They’ve both won awards such as “Model of the […]

Celebrate Your Pride in Style

Story by Julia Bratu Photos by Monica Escamillia We take great pride in our incredibly diverse city and campus at RCFU, and strive to be sure we celebrate our differences by promoting positive depictions of people from all walks of life. Our own team is also full of people of all different backgrounds, so it […]

RCFU x Jackie O

W hen we think of class and sophistication, we think of women like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis , who carry themselves, their families, their successes and their tragedies with grace and dignity. Jackie O changed the ‘first lady’ game in 1961 and effortlessly set trends that we adore and mimic today. While many think of Jackie […]

On-Trend: Head-to-Toe Nude

Photos by Monica Escamillia Our girls at RCFU decided to have some fun with one of their favorite trends: head-to-toe nude. Of course we mean nude and neutral-toned clothing, but the look itself can be just as scandalous if not properly styled. Therefore, we have provided some #OOTD-worthy inspiration for anyone wanting to try this […]

RCFU x Coco Chanel

Classic, simplistic, timeless, elegant, are there any words more fitting to describe Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel ? Born on August 19, 1883 in Saumur, France, the mogul and empress of women’s fashion came from humble beginnings. However, with ambition creativity, she grew her own empire and set trends in motion that transcend into modern day […]

Project ANDRO

Story and photos by Jacynth Rodriguez I’ve always liked to think that what a person reads says a lot about them. One of the first things my eyes gravitate towards when I enter someone’s home is their personal library. Whether their shelves are packed with the classics, or more niche-bound beauties, I always feel just […]

RCFUxJosephine Baker

Story and Photos by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez Styled by Solleyha Mathurin L ong before Beyonce or even Tina Turner there was Josephine Baker, the first Black Female Superstar . Baker was born June 3, 1906 in St. Louise, Missouri and would become one of the most famous expats in history. Baker was a singer/dancer-turned-activist who […]

Dream for Purpose in the New Year

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F rom artists to activists, the women we’ve been highlighting this month helped change our world for the better. Many know this week’s boss babe as the first wife of the Rolling Stone’s Mick Jagger—but actress, icon and advocate   Bianca Jagger is so much more. Aside from being a timeless fashion icon, Bianca Jagger […]

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Lace and Lore: Unveiling the history of Southern Gothic

Lace and Lore: Unveiling the history of Southern Gothic While the South is the birthplace of many parts of our current culture, it has also enabled countless atrocities our country has seen, and to this day saves space for discrimination and bigotry. Southern Gothic holds a mirror to the dark side of the south, tales […]

The Legendary Couture of Vivienne Westwood

The Legendary Couture of Vivienne Westwood This October, Vivienne Westwood returned to the runway for the first time since 2019. The late designer employed design to comment vehemently on political and social justice, resulting in captivating collections and ultimately leading to what some call the origin of Punk. In celebration of the brand’s sensational return, […]

The Influence of Sex Worker Fashion

The Influence of Sex Worker Fashion With the rise in popularity of shows like Max’s Euphoria and Sex and the City, FX’s Pose and Sean Baker’s new film Anora, it’s hard to not notice the fashion scene that’s been influenced by the sex work scene and those who keep it alive. Their embodiment of sexual […]

Good Old Raisins and Peanuts: Functional Fashion

Good Old Raisins and Peanuts: Functional Fashion Clothing provided by Ceebluesstore in RVA What is Gorp-core? The odd moniker comes from the phrase “good old raisins and peanuts”, referring to popular snacks brought along to activities associated with the aesthetic- such as hiking, rock climbing, and camping. Gorp-core incorporates workwear and functional outdoor attire into […]

Androgynous In Athleisure: Ready to Play?

Androgynous In Athleisure: Ready to Play? We are purposefully styling these athletic elements to wear them all day, making our outfits more functional and making us ready to play.  The fashion world has seen a steady, increased influence of athleisure since the 80s. What started with baggy tracksuits evolved into Princess Diana’s iconic crew necks […]

Saying Hello To Spring

Saying Hello To Spring As the cold gloomy cover of winter slowly dwindles away, Spring’s soft touch is drifting in. While we take time to either reminisce on our ultra-layered cold weather looks, or happily packaway our bulky coats, Spring is working overtime to bring vibrance back to our world. The least we could do […]

RCF’s guide to Roadtripping: Vintage and Secondhand in VA

RCF’s guide to Roadtripping: Vintage and Secondhand in VA Whether you’re Thelma and Louise or Bonnie and Clyde, take Virginia’s scenic byways by storm with our personal guide to a killer (pun intended) roadtrip. “Growing up I would always listen to my dad’s 70s music. And growing up as a Mexican on the west coast, […]