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Fashion

13 Nov 2020

The Reemergence of Vivienne Westwood, and Punk Fashion’s Relevancy in 2020

Vivienne Westwood was known as a style icon, specifically having heavily influenced punk fashion in the ‘70s. She was adored…

16 Oct 2020

Weekly Roundup

What our staff has been looking at, reading, and thinking about.

09 Oct 2020

Weekly Roundup

What our staff has been looking at, reading, and thinking about.

12 Mar 2020

Bold, Beautiful, & Black: Black Designers at NYFW 2020

Lovers of fashion flock to New York every February and September to see the upcoming season’s latest collections. Each year…

15 Feb 2020

Suspended

These inspiring young creatives are climbing to the top of the creative ladder. Witness the suspenseful, electric endeavor of throwing…

22 Nov 2019

Anna Van Gheem

Van Gheem’s work comments on the mundanities of everyday life from a tongue-in-cheek approach. Her roots in studying textiles informs…

20 Nov 2019

Designer Spotlight: Nicole McLaughlin

The young designer who reworks discarded items to give them new life.

20 Nov 2019

The Fabricant: Reimagining Fashion for the Future

How this digital design house quite literally challenges the fabric of fashion.

19 Nov 2019

Rococo Rival: Marie Antoinette’s Fashion Footprint

There has been a recent resurgence of a trend that dates back much longer than a few decades, try a…

11 Nov 2019

Someone’s at the Door

“an ode to my childhood. When Priscilla knocks at the door, you answer” 

11 Nov 2019

Fashion Crush: In the Mood for Love

A cinematic examination of Wong Kar-wai’s color palette of the cheongsam.

07 Nov 2019

Designer Spotlight: Dame Vivienne Westwood

Capturing imagination, promoting innovative design and campaigning for the protection of life on Mother Earth.

06 Nov 2019

Fashion in Focus: The Evolution of Your Beloved Mom Jeans

They say fashion is cyclical, if that’s so, what were the origins of mom jeans, and how did they come…

01 Nov 2019

Trend Report: Plaid-Clashing

It’s time to break away from the restrictive ideas of minimalist fashion, and explore the new season’s style trends without…

31 Oct 2019

Emily Oberg Transports Us into a ‘90s Oasis of Sporty Elegance

With a focus on effortless yet classy apparel, Oberg encourages the modern women to take a break from their busy…

31 Oct 2019

What Forever 21 Got Wrong About Generation Z

Written by Nico Gavino The Forever 21 bankruptcy set off a mass of tweets and memes, some ridiculing the brand…

29 Oct 2019

Designer Spotlight: Raul Lopez

Raul Lopez is a self-taught Latinx and Brooklyn designer focused on creating clothes for gender fluidity.

25 Oct 2019

Fashion Crush Friday: Alana Johnson

An Exploration of the New York City It-Girl

18 Oct 2019

Fashion Crush Friday: Alexa Demie

From Euphoria to Mid ‘90s, Demie has been taking over not only the film industry, but also the fashion industry…

16 Oct 2019

Trend Report: Revival of the Sweater Vest

A look at the faux pas turned sweet knitwear that’s trending this season.

15 Oct 2019

Dahil Sa Iyo

October is Filipino American History Month, and we’re celebrating with a shoot inspired by Filipino karaoke tradition.

14 Oct 2019

Pajamas, House, and Giraffes: Peggy Gou’s “KIRIN”

Music and fashion have always been intertwined. Vivienne Westwood was born out of punk, and innumerable designers and influencers have…

11 Oct 2019

Fashion Crush Friday: Francoise Hardy

An ode to the vintage staple muse.

11 Oct 2019

Bill Cunningham: Master of Street Style

Cunningham’s street photography highlighted individuals, displaying style rather than celebrity

02 Oct 2019

4 BEST OUTFITS AT RVA PRIDE!

Pride was celebrated all over Virginia this previous weekend, so I decided to head on over to Brown’s Island to…

02 Oct 2019

Designer Spotlight: Penelope Gazin Makes Clothing for Lizards

A discussion of the up-and-coming designer who delightfully combines comedy and clothing, and her interesting ties to 1930s surrealist designer,…

01 Oct 2019

SS20 Trend Report: The Power Puff

Across runways in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, there was one trend quite literally sticking out in womenswear: Puffy…

25 Sep 2019

Some People Think Little Girls Should be Seen and Not Heard: X-Ray Spex Poly Styrene

How Poly Styrene rebelled against punk’s whiteness and masculinity in 1970s London.

25 Sep 2019

Fashion Podcasts Worth Listening To

Ink has selected four podcasts that talk about fashion’s past and present, and provide perspectives from many different backgrounds and…

23 Sep 2019

Ink’s Top NYFW Picks

Ink Magazine’s fashion team brings you their New York Fashion Week favorites.

24 May 2019

Color Vision

A fashion editorial shoot that explores the unique relationship and dynamics between twins through color and form.

12 Apr 2019

Fashion Crush Friday: Batshit for Batsheva

Batsheva Hay is the New York designer single-handedly making modesty cool again. It all started when her husband, celebrated fashion…

01 Apr 2019

All the “Yeehaw” Worthy Looks in Solange’s When I Get Home

The designers and stylist behind all our favorite cowboy chic ensembles featured in Solange’s latest release. Words by Nico Gavino…

31 Mar 2019

Tight Line

A fashion editorial inspired by the power suit-cladded icons of the eighties and nineties. Photographed by Megan Gallagher. Photography: Meagan…

23 Feb 2019

All-Star Style

NBA players step out in style for the big game. Words by Daniel Brickhouse NBA All-Star Weekend is always an…

Paloma Wool jumpsuit and vintage sweater courtesy of Rosewood Clothing Co.
Paloma Wool jumpsuit and vintage sweater courtesy of Rosewood Clothing Co.
20 Feb 2019

Mystery Machine

An ode to the mystery solving gang of dreamy retro hues. Styling and Creative Direction by Piper Lynch and Katherine…

08 Feb 2019

Fashion Crush Friday: Rhuigi Villasenor

Meet Rhuigi Villasenor, the 27-year-old Manila native who was one of those named on this year’s Forbes’ 30 Under 30.…

20 Nov 2018

Flotsam + Jetsam

A fashion editorial shot on location at Caravati's, Richmond's oldest supplier of architectural salvage. Shot by Maya Jackson and Kadeem…

09 Nov 2018

FASHION CRUSH FRIDAY: Cowboy Boots

Yes, you can wear them in the city. Western style boots have gained popularity over the last few years, considered…

08 Nov 2018

Why the Utility/Workwear Trend Could Be Problematic

Following the acceptance of athleisure and normcore within the past couple of years, Utility/Workwear has had its own steady rise…

02 Nov 2018

Fashion Crush Friday: Jeff Goldblum

The Hollywood star who’s giving us hope that it’s never too late to become a style icon. Jeff Goldblum in…

26 Oct 2018

Fashion Crush Friday: Totes

Wow. Everyone loves a good TOTE. There is nothing more satisfying than having enough room to stuff your sweatshirt, laptop,…

21 Oct 2018

The Real Story Behind Your Favorite Social Justice Tee

From a casual Tweet, to a young Etsy business, to Frank Ocean's wardrobe, and finally to a nation-wide trend. Words…

21 Oct 2018

Well Suited

Female dandyism is a crucial subculture that has transcended dress and bent traditional gender lines for over a century. Icons…

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…

Coming of Age
Coming of Age
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…

17 Apr 2018

The “Cool Dad” Revolution

If you need inspiration for an outfit, call your dad— or just steal from his closet. The "normcore" look, previously…

20 Nov 2017

An Interview with Simeon Rideb of Open Forum

We sat down with Simeon Rideb, creator of Open Forum, to talk about their 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…

28 Apr 2017

Fashion Rant: Cringing Festival Fashion

By Allison Oberlin Coachella began on April 14th, marking the official beginning to summer festival season as well as a…

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…

07 Apr 2017

Fashion Rant Friday: Vetements

By Cierra Artis This is a tough topic for me to tackle because at one point I was completely enamored…

07 Apr 2017

Fashion Crush: kpop

    By Shelby Herndon “Why would you listen to music that you can’t even understand?” is probably the most…

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…

31 Mar 2017

Fashion Crush: Rei Kawakubo

By Allison Oberlin On May 1st the Metropolitan Museum of Art will unveil its latest Costume and Textiles exhibit with…

24 Mar 2017

Fashion Rant Friday: A Word on Graphic Tees

  By Julia Block Sometime between 2008 and 2010, everyone stumbled out of the ether and realized that all of us had been wearing the ugliest clothing item ever created:…

15 Feb 2017

Dependency with Eman El Saied

By Julia Block Like most college students, Eman El Saied is afraid of dependency. However, instead of ghosting after the…

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

Ink Obsession | “Denim”

By Masako Y., guest columnist Photos by Masako Y. and illustration by Alissa Pivaral As an aspiring menswear designer and…

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,…

RVA Fashion Week ended with a bang as Designers and Boutiques showed their latest collections at the Hofheimer Building April 22nd and 23rd. RVAFW helps local designers gain recognition in the Richmond area and throughout the country.
RVA Fashion Week ended with a bang as Designers and Boutiques showed their latest collections at the Hofheimer Building April 22nd and 23rd. RVAFW helps local designers gain recognition in the Richmond area and throughout the country.
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…

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…

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…

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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…

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…

10 Jul 2015

Fashion Crush Friday: Alexander Wang

Allison Oberlin, Guest Columnist  Alexander Wang is a part of a new generation of up-and-coming American designers on track to…

07 Jul 2015

Hot + Fun: Swimsuit Trends for Summer 2015

Story by Alena Sydnor   Summer is amongst us and what does that mean? New swimwear, of course! INK’s got…

03 Jul 2015

Fashion Crush Friday : Donna Karan

In observance of tomorrow’s impending celebration, today’s Fashion Crush Friday highlights a person who has played a significant role in…

26 Jun 2015

Fashion Crush Friday: The Row

Within the past few weeks Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have been making headlines. They celebrated their birthdays by creating…

19 Jun 2015

Fashion Crush Friday: Diana Vreeland

Another week brings another fashion crush and this week’s subject is well worth the wait. Today, we take a look…

12 Jun 2015

Fashion Crush Friday: Miu Miu

This week for Fashion Crush Friday we examine a relatively new label on the fashion scene: the rebelliously real, Miu…

05 Jun 2015

Fashion Crush Friday : Balmain

This week’s Fashion Crush Friday is a storied design house known for being bright, bold, and beautiful: welcome to the…

02 Jun 2015

The CFDA Awards: Best and Worst Dressed

Allison Oberlin, guest columnist  The CFDA, or the Council of Fashion Designers of America, is a non-for-profit trade association dedicated…

29 May 2015

Fashion Crush Friday : Maison Margiela

  Campuses across the nation may be out for the summer, but class is officially in session here at INK.…

23 May 2015

Dior and I: A Documentary by Frederic Tching

Written by Allison Oberlin      The world of haute couture fashion appears exclusive, mysterious and to many consumers elitist.…

18 May 2015

BillBoard Music Awards 2015 | Red Carpet Review

  By Allison Oberlin The Billboard Music Awards are an awards ceremony occurring every year since 1989 and held in…

15 May 2015

She once lived in a brick city – Fashion editorial

"Her clothing tells her story. She expresses herself with them. No matter where she may be or who she may…

09 May 2015

Met Gala 2015 | Best + Worst Dressed

By Lizz Bruce and Andrea Philbin  Illustrations Alissa Pivaral    The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts the Met Gala or…

27 Apr 2015

Women In Suits

by Jessica Morgan What’s sexier than a woman in a power suit? Nothing. It’s probably called the power suit because…

02 Apr 2015

Soul.eil – Fusion of Vintage + Culture

Cierra Artis, Guest Columnist Photos by Veronica Sequiera Richmond’s fashion scene is about to get a colorful, cultural spin with…

24 Mar 2015

TopShop Unique Fall 2015

by Andrea Philbin Down the catwalk of Somerset House, Topshop Unique’s Fall 2015 Ready-to-Wear featured a office driven collection. The…

23 Mar 2015

Atelier Versace Spring 2015

by Britnie Dates Seductive, daring, provocative. These are just a few of the words used when speaking of the iconic…

21 Mar 2015

First Creative Review

by Jose D'Alta, Copy Editor photography by James Saulsky It feels like yesterday when the thought of hosting a night…

21 Mar 2015

Issa SS15

  by Ink contributor, Moria Briscoe Issa’s Creative Director Blue Farrier departed from the bohemian pedestrian designs from their Spring…

17 Mar 2015

The Appearance of the Man Bun

Andrea Philbin, Guest Columnist  A normal sight while walking through the Compass is a sea of teeny chignons perched atop…

25 Feb 2015

Oscars 2015: Best and Worst Dressed

by Shaun Jackson, contributing writer The Oscars are not only a prominent time to celebrate the most influential films in…

08 Dec 2014

Beyonce x Topshop coming 2015

By Alena Sydnor, Guest Columnists Beyonce and TopShop to create an Athletic Wear Line The buzz in fashion is that…

14 Nov 2014

Refreshed and Re/Dun

By Sami Webster, guest columnistPhotos from http://redun.com/Some of fashion’s most adored models, such as Elas Hosk, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, and…

01 Nov 2014

5 Halloween Costumes To Sport All Year Round

By Moriah Briscoe, Guest Columnist. Sometimes, you just don't want to deal with the hassle that comes with picking a…

26 Oct 2014

Taaluma Totes

By Sami Webster, guest columnist When looking at a map, multiple lines and colors collage to form one cohesive image.…

22 Oct 2014

Fall Colors

By Miranda Briscoe, guest columnistFall should not be reserved to earth tones and autumnal colors. So long as the leaves…

30 Sep 2014

DIVERS-CHROMA

By Jessica Morgan, guest columnist Photography by Aaron Ni'Jai Men don’t just wear “menswear” and women don’t just wear “womenswear”.…

24 Sep 2014

INK v. New York Fashion Week

As New York Fashion Week came to a close, some of us fell in love and some of us stared…

20 Sep 2014

Etsy Selects: Shelby Jean Customs

Aaron Ni’jai , Senior Fashion Editor As students, we sometimes want to have pieces that are one of kind or…

16 Sep 2014

New York Fashion Week: Donna Karen

By Moriah Briscoe, guest columnist Photos courtesy of Yannis Vlamos, Indigitalimages.com Donna Karan unquestionably looked to art for her inspiration due…

01 Sep 2014

SUPPLEMENT-CRAZED

By Katie Allen, Guest Columnist.   Supplements are meant to do exactly what the word means: supplement us with nutrients…

09 Jul 2014

Nomadic Nature

By David Holden, Guest Columnist Shown by uses of fur and leather, earth tones and crazy prints, designers from Burberry to…

02 Jul 2014

FUCK SAM DAHMAN: Shooting with Richmond’s Worst

By Jose D'Alta | Online Editor You may not have heard of him, but Sam Dahman has quickly gained some…

23 Jun 2014

Heavy Metal in the Runways

By Jessica Morgan, guest columnist   Sure, everything that glitters isn’t gold, some things are silver, bronze, and even iridescent.…

27 May 2014

An Interview With Iconique

Myriah McReynolds Guest Columnist Many street brands have found their way onto VCU’s diverse and dynamic campus. With fresh street brand designs gripping the silhouettes of many of VCU’s young…

27 May 2014

In Fashion This Week: Kylie Dougherty

  Esther Eom sat down to talk with Kylie Dougherty, a Fashion Merchandising student in VCUarts about her involvement in VCU Fashion as well as her interests in fashion. As…

25 Feb 2014

An Interview With The Face Behind @VCUfashion

Esther Eom Guest Columnist I sat down to talk with Kylie Dougherty, a Fashion Merchandising student in VCUarts, about her…

14 Feb 2014

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