VCU alumna signs with international modeling agency
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor VCU alumna Tirtha Ratnam never thought she would be a well-known Richmond runway model, let alone an international one. However, four years after she went to her first casting call on an impulse, she’s signed with IMG Models, an international modeling agency. “It was something I wanted to do for a […]
RVA Fashion Week returns: Local designers bring individuality to in-person events
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor With gowns featuring large hoop skirts, oversized puff sleeves, ruffles and feathers, designer Azi Blas knows no bounds. “I’m global,” said Blas, who has been designing clothes since the ’70s. “My mentality is not dictated by a person, place or thing.” At the 13th Annual Richmond Fashion Week, Blas presented his […]
Individuality floods the streets for Richmond Fall Fashion Weekend
Milan Brewster, Contributing Writer The bright city lights filled a wide-open room of the Main Street Station. Hues of purple, pink and green vibrantly illuminated the long runway located in the middle of the room. Hundreds of people gathered around to watch models in designer clothes walk down the runway during the intense and fast […]
Local gallery owner finds visitors’ inner artist
Tirtha Ratnam, Contributing Writer The diversity and intrigue of works within ADA Gallery is enough to entice any art aficionado through its doors, but part of the ADA experience is credited to the warm enthusiasm of its owner. Artist, curator and frequent speech-giver, John Pollard, is the man behind the gallery on West Broad Street. Pollard […]