Shockoe Atelier: Real Clothes Made by Real People in the Heart of Richmond

by RVA Staff | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, FASHION, MUSIC, SMALL BUSINESS

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...

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