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....
Summer fashion trends are in full swing - and they’re taking us back to the 1970s. Everything from high-waisted bottoms and flared-leg pants to bold prints and textured accessories are in this summer season. “You see a lot of 70s inspiration right now,” said Taylor Pitera, founder of e-boutique Tailor. “It’s cool because there’s something for...
Like the garments they've made and worn, the relationship between women and fashion is deeply interwoven with the history of Richmond. A new exhibit at The Valentine Museum, “Pretty Powerful: Fashion and Virginia Women,” explores the individual stories of these designers and the women who wore their clothing. The exhibition contains garments from...
This past week Richmond saw some of the city and surrounding area's best designers, models, designers, producers, choreographers, and stylists at RVA Fashion Week's 10th Anniversary. From designer showcases during the week, to the main runway event on Saturday, Fashion Week has continued to show the diverse and unique designs that talented...
It’s Friday in Richmond. Quarter to 11, at 202 W. Broad St., there’s a group of men gathering on the sidewalk. They’ve got bags in hand, or shoeboxes under their arms. They’re hoping some of their shoes, shirts, and hoodies might lead to a payout from Round Two’s Richmond store. Inside, Round Two store manager Austin King has been setting up for...
When Heloíne Moreno left her hometown of Bauru, Brazil, locals mourned. The striking young woman had quickly risen from anonymous local daughter to highly sought-after fashion model. Now she was heading to the far-off city of Richmond, Virginia, to take the next step in her new career. Before she got her break, she had lived with her mother and...
This spring, online boutique Evolve brings stylish, affordable women's fashion to Richmond. Co-founders Colleen Hegarty and Emma Manis began the clothing line with a mission of empowering women, separating their brand from current clothing trends that often promote unattainable standards of beauty. “Both Colleen and I have always found the...
Alqemy Debuts on BET’s Tales in Sync with Relaunch It was a Tuesday night after 9 PM when Brendon James first heard that his streetwear label had made it on TV. The news came after a hard year of marketing for a relaunch of the label, but it wasn’t a relief. “I was annoyed, excited, confused,” he said, talking about his reaction to the vague...
From monuments to restaurants, Richmonders crave the new, yet remain mesmerized by the old. The dichotomy between old and new comes into focus in the fashion community here, including how we shop and what we buy. For starters, like much of America, we’re heading to the mall much less often. For the first time in history, American shoppers will...
A new fashion company, Agapito Co. has sprung up in Oregon Hill and is bringing a bright and furry flare to Richmond runways. Co-owners Maya Agapito and Michaela Bradley started the company last August and didn't waste any time launching their brand, High Maintenance. The company started out selling chic square-shaped purses and they’ve quickly...
