Editor’s Note: This piece was written by a student at Randolph-Macon College as part of a feature writing course. RVA Magazine is committed to giving space to young writers across Virginia and will be publishing several student works from this class over the coming...
When you walk into Homme Essentials the first thing you notice is the space is warm, intentional, and stocked with pieces that seem chosen with care rather than trend-chasing urgency. That’s by design. Co-owners Alan Long and Christina Campitell have been shaping this place for years, drawing on their very different backgrounds in retail and...
At just 32, Delilah Truck was diagnosed with breast cancer, and suddenly faced life-changing decisions about surgery, reconstruction, fertility, and treatment. “In a very short amount of time, I found out that I had to have surgery and quickly had to make decisions,” she said during a conversation with Shelley Callahan, Director of Development...
As the Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Exhibition invites us to reflect on the term “Black Dandy” in this year’s exhibit, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, if there’s ever been a time to make travel plans to see it, this is the one. On view from May 10 through October 26, the exhibit focuses on menswear, Black designers, and the social...
On February 27, 2025, Richmond's hip-hop community converged at RVA Boombox to honor the legendary J Dilla during Dilla Day VA. The event, which was also joined by Ma Dukes, Dilla's mother, transformed the venue into a sanctuary for beat enthusiasts, including a beat battle judged by heavyweights Bink and Nottz with sets by ProducerPlugUni and...
This Black Friday, we’re throwing it back to RVA 2016 with a set shot for Shockoe Atelier by photographer Nick Davis, featuring Richmond rap legend Nickelus F. Let this be your reminder to shop local and support your community this weekend. Stay tuned—we’ll be catching up with owner Anthony Lupesco soon. In the meantime, you can learn more about...
In Richmond’s Museum District, tucked away in an unassuming third-floor workspace and unfinished bathroom, Constant Practice operates as both an archive and a curated menswear store. Known for its focus on rare and experimental pieces, the brand has built a global following of almost 800,000 on Instagram. But at its core, Constant Practice is...
The RVA MAG store is open. We've got hoodies, crew necks, and pants ready to go. Here’s the deal: buy three or more items, spend at least $70, and use the code RVAMAGMERCH to take 20% off through Sunday. It’s our Black Friday sale. Don’t wait—gear up while it lasts. SHOP HERE
There are certain films that aren’t just watched but absorbed, metabolized into the DNA of an entire culture. For hip-hop, Belly is one of those films. The late '90s street saga, directed by the legendary Hype Williams, wasn’t Hollywood— Hollywood didn’t know what to do with it. This was a film made for people who understood it, who...
We Will Remain How RVA’s Chicest Burger Joint, and the non-profit Oakwood Arts, explored Richmond racial dynamics and history while documenting the new-age inclusivity of RVA with local design talent. An Albert Camus quote that has resonated with me in the aftermath of the elections is this: “The only way to deal with an unfree world is to...
