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
Story by Julia Bratu Photos by Thomas Mednikov Video by Spencer Sease Story by Julia Bratu Story by Julia Bratu Photos by Thomas Mednikov Photos by Thomas Mednikov Video by Spencer Sease Video by Spencer Sease more info here
RCFUxBianca Jagger
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 […]
RCFU x Frida Kahlo
Story and Photos by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez Story and Photos by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez Styled by Dom Khun Styled by Dom Khun Few lead a life as full, as colorful or as unapologetic as Mexican painter and liver-of-life-extraordinaire Frida Kahlo . She was born in Coyoacan Mexico City, Mexico in 1907 in the Casa Azul, […]
Rooted in RVA: Urban Traders
Story by Briana Thornton Photos by Spencer Sease Story by Briana Thornton Photos by Spencer Sease Four years ago, Charles Brown used his “exceptional ability to pick really prime locations” and opened Urban Traders at 1387 Broad Street. Since then, he’s been selling products from all around the world to a multicultural and diverse audience. […]
Shop Sweetest Stitch for the Holidays
Story by Katelyn O’Neal Photos by John DiJulio and Becca Schwartz Story by Katelyn O’Neal Photos by John DiJulio and Becca Schwartz Sweetest Stitch is a Richmond-based boutique owned by Niki Kong. The store started out as an e-commerce business in March 2015, focusing on online sales and pop-ups. Niki recently opened up her first storefront […]
VCstyleU: Erica Thompson ft. 7:77SALU
Story by Jacynth Serrano Rodriguez Photos by Solomon Bullet and Wanyeh Digital Illustration by Ammor Dennis Bullet BulletTell me who you are? ET: Creative that’s creating. ET: Creative that’s creating. Talent that’s trying in trials and a Talent that’s trying in trials and a masterpiece made from mistakes. masterpiece made from mistakes. What year are […]
Lonely Pine Gives Mother Nature a Sense of Style
Story by Briana Thornton Story by Briana Thornton Story by Briana Thornton try this web-site Melody Milleker leads a busy life. By day, she teaches 8th grade art students at a middle school in Prince George County, a job she describes as “exhausting but awesome.” And by night, she creates beautiful jewelry that repurposes nature’s […]