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...
This is a developing story. Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed visitors that the shop, located at South Addison Street, was “closed for...
Well-loved Carytown staple Need Supply Co. is expanding its footprint in Richmond, moving its headquarters to a much larger spot in the bustling Scott’s Addition neighborhood. While the store’s longtime Carytown retail location at 3100 W. Cary St. will remain open, the headquarters shift is a response to the company’s substantial growth in recent...
Confused. Questioning. Hoping for a brand that didn’t pull through. That’s how hundreds of supporters were left when local streetwear clothing brand, Damaged Kids, disappeared back in 2016. Fueled by creative mind Oliver Bierman of local pop-punk band Broadside, Damaged Kids gained a large following through its direct link to the Richmond...
During his first year as a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Rudy Lopez helped orchestrate the largest end-of-year showcase the fashion department has ever seen, held at the Main Street Train Shed. This is a dramatic achievement for Lopez, who, even a year ago, thought working as a professor at VCU was far from likely. After years of...
These blurbs originally appeared in the Mass Appeal section of RVA #33 Summer 2018. You can check out the issue here, or pick it up around Richmond now. University of Richmond Grad Launches Gender Fluid Brand University of Richmond isn’t exactly known for its fashion program, at least not in comparison to VCU, but Kadeem Fyffe made it work....
I walked into Franco’s Fine Clothier earlier this week to a bright-eyed, smiling Franco Ambrogi greeting me at the door. At 78 years old, the owner of the Richmond fashion institution has a surprising reserve of energy for a rainy Monday morning. His heavy accent courtesy of his native Tuscany was nothing short of welcoming and warm, as he showed...
The gear bag is a quintessential necessity for any creator that is on the move, regardless of what they are creating. Every artist, journalist, or musician carries essentials that help them navigate the complex world they are observing and eventually bringing to life for their own audiences. Virginia is home to some intrepid creatives which have...
Nora and Anthony Bryant are used to being on the move. Nora, an adjunct University of Richmond professor and Anthony, an acclaimed DJ with a penchant for English Premier League Football are adventurous and thoughtful entrepreneurs. And with two little ones, they have translated their love for kids and all things style into one of the...
The demands of the "fast fashion" industry have caused serious detrimental impacts on the environment as well as inhumane working conditions for many in the world. Encompassing brands such as H&M, Zara, and other large retailers, "fast-fashion" functions just how it sounds: instead of the more time-consuming process it takes designers to...
