Chic Conscience at House of Lukaya
Written by Cesca Janece Waterfield. Photographed by Thomas Roberts.
House of Lukaya, a local boutique in Shockoe Bottom, offers funky and youthful handmade and vintage clothing, natural body care products, art, jewelry even craft classes. Here the term “local” indicates more than a business located down the street, but highlights the commitment of owner Lucretia Jones [...]
Dhani Jones Explains the Bow Tie
Written by Cesca Janece Waterfield. Photographed by Paul Pugliese.
Dhani Jones is the right man to explain a misunderstood accessory. Before becoming famous for his athletic abilities – playing for the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals – he was a student at University of Michigan known for wearing unique bow [...]
Fresh Starts and New Looks: Makeup Artist Ayonna Draggs
Written by Cesca Janece Waterfield. Photographed by Thomas Roberts.
Originally from Philadelphia, Ayonna Draggs moved to Richmond for a fresh start almost three years ago. The relocation invigorated her lifelong interest in makeup and fashion and she enrolled at Makeup Artist Studio located in the ArtWorks Building, 41 E. 4th St. to study with Michelle Torres. [...]
Fashion Designer Michael Taylor Has the Gift
by Jenna’e Rainney
Fashion has always captivated the attention of Americans as well as others all over the globe. From television shows such as Project Runway to America’s Next Top Model, fashion is everywhere. On the other hand, there are the designers, the brilliant and creative minds behind these pieces of clothing that we pick out [...]
Striking Chords for Diversity
by Cesca Janece Waterfield
At the corner of Broad and Meadow Streets in Richmond, passersby can often smell spices roasting at C.F. Sauer’s Company. But even at Emilio’s, a Spanish restaurant and live music venue across the street, there’s always something cooking. On Friday nights, it reaches multi-faceted excellence, when Doc Branch and the Keynotes open [...]
