23 Jul 2018 The New Frontier: A Collaboration with HBO’S West World If you haven’t heard of HBO’s Emmy Nominated series West World, then you’ve probably been living off the grid or…
26 Apr 2018 A film by (and for) VCU students: The dark, biting humor of “Mortality Badge” By Fadel Allassan If living at home in your early 20s with an exasperated mother who wants you out…
19 Apr 2018 Coming of Age Creative Direction & Photography: Lordina Nyarko Models: Aviance Hawkes, Shanelle Johnson, Kaylee Ahn Makeup: Katie Williams Clothing Credits: Looney Tunes tee — Rumors Boutique; blue tie-dye…
18 Apr 2018 Featured Artist: Mitchell Craft By Grace Hoffman Mitchell Craft is a Richmond-based digital media artist whose work is vibrant and subdued, familiar and surreal.…
17 Apr 2018 The “Cool Dad” Revolution By Jerrell Funtila If you need inspiration for an outfit, call your dad— or just steal from his closet. The…
11 Mar 2018 Farrah Fox Documents Richmond Artists in “Making Space” By Nicole Long Farrah Fox, a local photographer and English major, combined two of her greatest passions into a single…
29 Jan 2018 Stock Photography: Dinner Time Businessman in Rubber Gloves Cuts up Luncheon Loaf Businessman in Rubber Gloves Cuts a Luncheon Loaf Meal While Being…
29 Dec 2017 An Interview with Dominique Fishback of HBO’s The Deuce Interview by Carlos Lopez The new HBO series The Deuce is an unflinching and vulnerable depiction of the sex work…
28 Dec 2017 The Deuce: a Raw, Uncompromising Take on Sex Work in 1970s New York By Carlos Lopez Paul Schiraldi/HBO America in the 1970s is often memorialized nostalgically: depictions in television and film include bell…
20 Nov 2017 An Interview with Simeon Rideb of Open Forum We sat down with Simeon Rideb, creator of Open Forum, to talk about his experience curating a fashion collection and…
06 Jul 2017 R.I.P. Millennial Pink By Julia Block It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of…
13 May 2017 HOW TO DRESS LIKE ME, A FASHION GOD By Julia Block You are a liberal arts/STEM major attending an art school. And while high school classified you as…
07 May 2017 Refuge For Men: Business Built from a Shoebox Gives Back to the Community By Nicole Long Refuge For Men Barber Shop, a local favorite, has a reputation of giving Richmonders hip haircuts-- but…
03 May 2017 Artist Profile: Xavier Render, aspiring photographer By Brianna Scott Photos by Xavier Render A Richmond native from the East End side of the city, Xavier Render…
21 Apr 2017 Fashion Rant Friday: Anti-Social Social Club By Tahmari Tupponce I love streetwear. Love, love, love it. The fact that you can go to a thrift store,…
14 Apr 2017 Fashion Crush Friday: Grace Coddington By Allison Oberlin It is high time to acknowledge one of the most inspiring figures in fashion, who serves as…
11 Apr 2017 Plum Dungeon: A Collective Dream Space By Alyssa Michener Photos by Celeste Fuentes Video by Alyssa Michener, Zephyr Sheedy and Julian McBain With my iPhone flashlight…
05 Apr 2017 Throw Your Shit Away: the Minimalist Lifestyle By Ivy Kenton Minimalism is a documentary on Netflix that explores the recently trending minimalist lifestyle. The documentary snakes through…
28 Feb 2017 Crushing Boxes Open Mic By Mary Alice Patsalosavvis Photos by Celeste Fuentes Sitting cross-legged in a dimly lit room with a grilled cheese sandwich…
18 Dec 2016 A Sanctuary for Animals– Coming to Richmond By Sarah Thaw Photos by Celeste Fuentes Last year, 4.6 billion farm animals were slaughtered for human consumption. To facilitate…
10 Dec 2016 “Oasis” – An Ode to Richmond’s Diverse Culture By Nicolas De Souza Footage by of spacemanmedia Saturday, November 5th, Ink Magazine hosted Oasis; a festival featuring music, art, live…
01 Dec 2016 Mullet: An Interview with Curators Brennen Perry and Anna Tregurtha By Jessica Frenzel Photos by MJ Minutoli Mullet, an exhibition of multimedia artwork curated by seniors Anna Tregurtha (Kinetic Imaging)…
30 Nov 2016 A Safe Haven For Smooth Jazz By Leah Dickshinski “Ipanema,” for those unacquainted with Richmond’s vegan scene, might evoke the smooth crooning of Saint Sinatra… Tall…
30 Nov 2016 Monroe Park: Changing for Better or Worse By Mary Alice Patsalosavvis Imagine a spring day in the park, vendors are lined up along the sidewalks while a…
17 Nov 2016 Soul.eil Helps Fight Breast Cancer Through Art By Nicolas De Souza Photos by Kadeem Morris Breast cancer stands synonymous with grief, pain, and negativity. Amna Elzain experienced the…
07 Nov 2016 Soul.eil Hosts a Horrific Halloween Showcase By Joshua Reina & Alvin Sakyi Photos by Joshua Reina Ink Magazine recently teamed up with Navy Hill Co. to…
04 Nov 2016 Manchester Manifestival Embodies the Richmond Community By Brianna Scott Photos by High Beams, Boominviisuals, Kadeem Morris and Alex Gwynn Autumn rages on in Virginia and brings us…
24 Oct 2016 Bad Juju Photography Lo Garcia @lo_garciaphoto | Stylist Patricia Franco @mystylevault | Model Caroline Oladipo @carola521 | Makeup Xena @skindeepby_xena | Hair Eli @she_cut_me | Assist: Jorel @wbeofficial…
17 Oct 2016 Shy Lennox puts the Soul in Soul.eil at French House Event By Nicolas Desouza Photos by Kadeem Morris According to Rachel Kim, the president of The French House, this free anniversary event…
17 Oct 2016 Ink Obsession | “Denim” By Masako Y., guest columnist Photos by Masako Y. and illustration by Alissa Pivaral As an aspiring menswear designer and…
03 Oct 2016 Ink Pop-up Show By Nicolas DeSouza Photos by Nicolas DeSouza “Reality is thin.” - Charlie Ross Over ten local artists packed the Depot…
11 Jul 2016 Control and Empowerment: My Experience in an Abusive Relationship By Alyssa Michener Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault and Abuse references Ever since I was a little girl, I had these…
11 Jun 2016 This Week in Music: The National By Kelly Reyes Summer sixteen has barely started and RVA has already had enormous talent stop by our river…
02 Jun 2016 HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Inspires Ink Mag’s Revival of the 70s By Sarah Thaw Photos by Nicholas Von Thrower It’s no secret that the strides made by those in the past…
04 May 2016 Met Gala 2016 Red Carpet Review By Allison Oberlin The Met Gala’s opening of the Costumes and Textiles exhibition has been a major event since Diana…
02 May 2016 Refined Style – Editorial "People of all ages have turned to the past, using eccentric pieces to portray their individual style. As a result,…
29 Apr 2016 RVA Fashion Week: Helping Local Designers Gain Recognition Throughout the Community and the World By Andrea Philbin Photography by Will Singleton The 8th annual RVA Fashion Week presented by Redken and UZURV was held this…
22 Apr 2016 FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: MULES If the shoe world gave superlatives, the mule would be “Most Flirty.” You see, throughout history this pump-slipper hybrid served…
13 Apr 2016 Richmond Underground Music House Show- Show Me the Body By Liz Bruce The underground music scene in Richmond is blowing up and bringing true talent to the surface within…
13 Apr 2016 Springing into First Fridays Art Walk By Sarah Thaw The spring air doesn’t only bring warmth to Richmond, but also a surge of new creative energy.…
08 Apr 2016 Ocular Prowess: An art show curated by VCU’s Hip-Hop Heads By Nicolas Desouza Hip-Hop Student Collective (HHSC) hosted Ocular Prowess, a fundraiser, jazz show, and art showcase at the VCU…
05 Apr 2016 Meatless Mondays By Sarah Thaw Since the World Health Organization officially linked processed meat to cancer, interest in plant-based diets has grown. However, in a…
15 Mar 2016 Stick and Poke Tattoos Written by Christina Ryan Photos by Marissa Alper Richmond is home to some of the most incredible artistry; from the…
04 Mar 2016 Fashion Crush Friday: The Battle of Versailles Few people would associate the fashion world with the strategic mechanisms of war, but the Battle of Versailles…
28 Feb 2016 Rosewood: The Modern Vintage By Meghan Kenney (additional reporting by Britnie Dates) Photography by Will Singleton Stepping inside the eclectic boutique that is Rosewood…
26 Feb 2016 Fashion Crush Friday: David Bowie By Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist A man by many names, David Bowie, passed away from cancer on January 10, 2016. The…
20 Nov 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Donwan Harrell By Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist One day a mother recognized prodigal talent in her young son. Through encouragement from his…
19 Nov 2015 Voodoo Fest 2015 Written by Kirby Farineau Photos courtesy of Perry Conner On the Thursday just before Halloween something dark transpired within the walls…
18 Nov 2015 The Suite Life Everyone loves a little pampering. At times we need to get away from the hectic world and go to…
18 Nov 2015 Vinyl Resurrection Interview & Photos by Brianna Scott Vinyl seems to be making a huge comeback during the 21st super…
04 Nov 2015 Let’s Get Physical Trends come and go; the ones that stick around become a lifestyle. It’s time to give your workout clothes life…
30 Oct 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Raf Simons Cierra Artis, Creative Director On Thursday, October 22, Raf Simons announced his departure from Christian Dior. The Belgian newcomer was…
23 Oct 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Ralph Lauren Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist On Tuesday September 29, 2015, Ralph Lauren stepped down from his position as Chief Executive Officer…
20 Oct 2015 Saison Market – Behind The Scenes Written by Gloria Wyszynski Photos by Perry Conner It was a beautiful day as I sat outside Saison…
09 Oct 2015 FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: MAN REPELLER By Allison Oberlin Fashion blogging has become a popular career path for photographers, entrepreneurs and writers looking to find their…
02 Oct 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Suno Cierra Artis, Creative Director New York Fashion Week is here once again to give us a peek of what cool,…
11 Sep 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Richard Avedon Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Fashion photography was not originally perceived as an art form. In the 1950s and 1960s a shift…
21 Aug 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Guo Pei Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist On May 4th the Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled its latest costume exhibition, “China: Through the…
10 Aug 2015 SIMPLE ACCENTS Photographer Virginia Stroh | Model Alissa Pivaral | MUA Katie Williams | Nails Candis V. | Creative director Aaron Ni'jai…
31 Jul 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Josh Goot Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist Worn by the likes of Mia Wasokowska, Kim Kardashian and Margaret Zhang, his designs are…
24 Jul 2015 Fashion Crush Friday: Fendi When it comes to the luxury leather game, the Italians definitely do it best. Locally sourced materials, an eye for…
