Average size woman, plus size model
Margaretta Sackor Contributing Writer The standard for a plus-size model starts at a size 12. I wear a size 12, I weigh around 200 pounds, give or take a few, and I’m told I don’t look it. “You are not that fat.” “You sure you weigh 200 pounds?” “Nah, you are just filled in all […]
Students educate on fashion industry’s ethical concerns
The rise of fast fashion — a term encompassing brands like H&M, Forever 21 and Zara — has led to humanitarian and environmental concerns which VCU fashion students addressed on April 23 as part of Fashion Revolution Week. Members of VCU Assistant Professor Tammy Davis’s Survey of the Fashion Industry course stood around campus with […]
Social media rises as revolutionary modeling tool
Social media is revolutionizing the fashion modeling industry, according to fashion design and merchandising chair Patricia Brown. “It’s become much more real,” Brown said. “There’s openness to more normal body types, different looks, different ages and multiculturalism.” For fashion models, social media is a pivotal tool and Instagram is becoming more than just a phone […]
VCU Student wants to go “BeyondNightLife”
For Josh Roth, co-owner of BeyondNightLife, a key foundation in branding a business is finding the balance between consistent social media presence and actively establishing strong in-person connection with the people and community around you. “I’ve always been comfortable talking to anyone,” Roth said. “It’s always been something that I’m good at and I use […]
UTMOST CO. CELEBRATES IT’S LA STORE GRAND OPENING
Richmond streetwear and skateboard shop, Utmost, is bringing its unique urban-style feel to the “City of Angels. Utmost was formed by co-owners Tom Hart and Jermaine Edwards. Most of the designs for their inventory, which ranges from skateboard gear to custom hoodies and hats, are created by the duo and reflects their overlapping styles and […]
PARK&Morris blog blends heritage and life’s passion
VCU student Yosan Mascio often layers traditional Eritrean jewelry with otherwise simple, modern pieces when crafting outfits for her fashion blog, PARK&Morris. Mascio said studying public relations helps her promote the blog and learn how to make connections that can propel her forward. As an intern at Need Supply Co., Mascio said she has a […]
“Formation” fashion show brings two VCU design students to a new level
While many students associate research with the science, math and technology fields, two VCUarts students are changing that perception by presenting research in the form of a fashion show Saturday, May 2 at the Middle of Broad storefront.
Perceived Threat discards misperceptions
VCU’s Brandcenter has a reputation for cultivating students whose work you can’t ignore and a copywriting student’s recently launched campaign has all the makings to do just that.
JET accessories, best without clothes
One VCU fashion design major has gone stark naked in promotion of his new handmade accessories line.
Week of September 22
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