In 1943, fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert established the first ever Fashion Week in New York. Lambert, the founder of the International Best Dressed List, remodeled the French concept of a fashion show into an organized, seasonal event, and since then, fashion weeks...
Inspired by nature, RVA art teacher launches online jewelry business
People turn to nature and the outdoors for many different reasons. Some to clear their heads, some for pure enjoyment or exercise, some go full on Reese Witherspoon in Wild to find themselves, but for Melody Milleker, it was the inspiration for her business, Lonely...
RVA artist Andrea Donnelly combines fine art with function with her hand-woven scarf collection
Local artist Andrea Donnelly combines fine art with function in her collection of hand-woven scarves, stretching the boundaries of what the consumer can think of as collectable art. Local artist Andrea Donnelly combines fine art with function in her collection of...
Local online fashion boutique owner to stitch her brand into the West End this month
RVA fashion entrepreneur Niki Kong has seen great success since launching her online women's boutique Sweetest Stitch in March 2015. RVA fashion entrepreneur Niki Kong has seen great success since launching her online women's boutique Sweetest Stitch in March 2015....
One young business owner aims to cement his place in the RVA streetwear scene
Richmond's fashion scene is certainly as diverse and vast as its people, music, and art, and streetwear in particular has become increasingly popular over the years. Richmond's fashion scene is certainly as diverse and vast as its people, music, and art, and...
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