March 2011
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VCU RAMS: COUNTDOWN TO FINAL FOUR
If you live within a mile of Virginia Commonwealth University, this weekend was surely a treat for you. You could hear the drums and the roar of the crowd as girls were hoisted on top of shoulders, and young men climbed anything above common ground.This past weekend, the city and the students came together in celebration of our team. We are Proud for a reason. Richmond represents the Black and...
Le rendez vous: Ajak Deng and Ataui Deng
Client: ARISE Issue 11Editorial : Le rendez vousPhotographer: John-Paul PietrusStylist: Sabrina HenryModels: Ajak Deng, Ataui DengImage source : The Fashion spot
“Fashion War” Laetitia Bica: Antwerp fashion...
“Fashion War” Digital Editorial photographed by Laetitia Bica with clothing from Pierre Antoine Vettorello. Produced by C’est Chic Agency - Exclusively for TrendLand
This beautiful “Fashion War” Digital Editorial was produced by cool Belgiun agency C’est Chic, shot by one of their photographers Laetitia Bica using the collection of talented Pierre-Antoine Vettorello – 4th year...
TWO AWESOME SHOWS AT STRANGE MATTER
THIS WEEKEND: Two Awesome Rock Shows At Strange Matter
Posted by: Necci – Mar 24, 2011
Strange Matter’s been hosting a ton of really great shows lately, and this weekend brings the latest in a long line of awesome acts to the Richmond stage. You’ll definitely want to make it out for both of these!
First, on Friday night, JEFF The Brotherhood comes to town. This ...
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100% for Japan
Very rarely will you ever hear me suggest going to Forever21. Stores that have that new items that quickly simply reek of sweatshop labor. However….. today shop Forever21 and 100% of the profits are being donated to Japan. Time to order Marshe some presents…
RSVP Early Summer Line Release Party @ Cellar Door
Tonight RSVP Co is celebrating the release of their early summer clothing line and they want to do so by shaking a leg with all the people they love in this great city. This party is happening just in time to say goodbye to Jay before he moves to LA! They’ll even be giving away some gear! PARTY WILL BE STARTING TONIGHT AT 10 AND ENDING AT 2 MUSIC PROVIDED FUKSTIK AND A.D.E.N
sponsored by:...
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Etsy Find of the Day: Macbook Pro case made from...
Timberline LTD specializes in making coverings for useful items from Pendleton blanket weight wools and high quality western & cabin tapestry fabrics. From Ipad and Macbook Pro cases, to check book covers and bookbags, Ginny Vyvyan makes them all look timeless for very reasonable proces. The macbook pro case below I ordered for Marshe just arrived and it looks and feels better than I could...
RICHMOND COMEDY COALITION: IN YOUR FACE
The Coalition goes viral to bring you their unique brand of longform improv. Typically, your suggestions fuel the performers’ scenes, much like the style of comedy made popular by Chicago’s iO and New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. This time though, they’re using a random audience member’s Facebook page as the inspiration for the off-the-cuff action. Their friends, their likes,...
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FRIDAY: TORCHE, CATALYST, WORN IN RED Strange...
THATS WASSUP…TORCHE, POST TEEN, CATALYST and WORN IN REDDDDDDDDDDDDD
That’s right, well-beloved Florida stoner band Torche returns once again to Richmond, and you can be on hand to watch the whole thing go down. Torche are still touring in support of last year’s Songs For Singles EP, which expands on the melodic side they showed off on their previous full-length,...
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REVOLT OF THE APES PRESENTS: An Interview With The...
REVOLT OF THE APES PRESENTS: An Interview With The Diamond Center
(if you live in Richmond Virginia and you don’t know the Diamond Center than you haven’t really met Richmond. Every time I see this group I am transported back in time. I imagine peace signs, paisley dresses, cowboy boots and hair as long and untamed as possible. These are true
“Psychoanalysis has taught that the...
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ITS LIKE SCREAMING AT A WALL: SOMEDAY ITS GONNA...
DO YOU EVER FEEL RE PURPOSED OR REUSED. WELL IM SICK OF IT TOO
I don't wanna hear it. All you do is talk about you. I don't wanna hear it.
Cause I know that none of it's true. I don't wanna hear it
Sick and tired of all your lies. I don't wanna hear it. When are you gonna realize...
I don't care what you say. You keep talking.
Can’t keep up. Out of step with the world
I'm...
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We Will Donate 20% of Monday's Sales to Japanese...
Tomorrow, Monday, March 14th, Rumors will be donating 20% of our sales to the Red Cross Japanese Earthquake Relief Fund. Please consider making a donation of your own to one of the many organizations that are doing all they can to help the survivors of this almost unbelievably tragic devastation.
This is a good site to help decide what organizations will put your donations to the best use.
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Caves Caverns 99th Show TONIGHT
@ Strange Matter with Shards (NC,) Mirrors & Wires (NJ,) and Sex Move (Richmond.) The show starts at 10, it’s $5 to get in and it’s 18+. Everybody on the bill is a weird surfy punk band, can’t wait.
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BROOKLYN JUDGE HALTS AMERICAN APPAREL SEX SLAVE...
As much as I love American Apparel’s slightly less sweatshop expensive clothing I absolutely hate their teen over sexed ads. This lawsuit might have been kicked to the curb but hopefully it will send a message that these images that are plastered on 6 story high buildings are often offensive. Take this black face image below. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS THINKING.
Everyone who worked on this...
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Global Warming: Fashion meets Science
Al Gore left out one important disastrous consequence of global warming in his stunning docu-drama, An Inconvenient Truth. He forgot to warn us that global warming would greatly impact (are you ready for this?)…fashion.
Climate change would affect clothes and fashion, consequently changing styles, fabrics and laundering, an expert has said.
In the future, smart clothing that monitors...
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DES ARK: PYGMYLUSH: LITTLE GOD @ STRANGE MATTER...
Des Ark and Pygmy Lush are two bands with much in common. Beginning in the DC area DIY hardcore scene around the middle of the last decade, both bands moved from the post-hardcore sound that initially made their name into much more eclectic styles.
article stolen from rvamag.com
Both groups incorporated a great deal of acoustic instrumentation into their sound, while still retaining the...
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WINE TASTING AT EMPRESS TONIGHT: DRINK UP
The Empress (2043 W. Broad Street) holds their Tuesday wine tasting on March 8, 2011. Genevelyn Steele from Republic National will feature Syrah, Petite Sirah, and two Shiraz. Come voice your opinion on which ones will go on the new Spring menu. $15 is for four courses of wine with food pairing and education. 7 – 8.30pm. $15.
article stolen from RVANEWS.COM
Blown up and Illuminated
Magazine: Calle20 (www.20minutos.es/calle20/ ) Photographer- Paco Peregrín (www.pacoperegrin.com )
Styling- Kattaca (www.kattaca.com )
Make up artist- Lewis Amarante Hairdressing- Daniel Martin (http://www.danielmartingroup.com/)
This Is What I Wear
Quarter Inch Two Needle is far from your typical style blog. No oddly posed photos of people wearing un functional clothing. The concept instead, is one outfit, hand illustrated, every day. Perfect.
Challenging the Necessity of "New"
CAROLINA FONTOURA ALZAGA has a talent of repurposing castoff materials while addressing class codes and power dynamics. Her series “Connect” consists of functional chandeliers made from recycled bike parts.
Sometimes I Get Carried Away
Featuring surreal pieces from the recent past collections of design houses such as Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent & Lanvin, Solve Sundsbo’s photographs an amazing fashion editorial starring Edita Vilkeviciute and styled by Nicoletta San for Vogue China Collections story.
Mardi Gras vs. Biggie's Bday
Celebrate both tonight at the Camel:
Free Locally Made Documentary Screening at the...
Blank Street, a locally made documentary film about economic struggles in Virginia, the people experiencing them, and the idea of becoming involved in your community, will premiere at the Byrd Theatre (2908 W. Cary St. Richmond, VA) Sunday, March 6th at 2pm.
Sponsored by the Virginia Interfaith Center, two VCU Film students traveled the state hearing about hardships from all walks of...
Art All Night & Forever
Richmond’s First Friday tonight looks like it’s going to be great!
3 of our friend’s works will be featured at different galleries & Rumors will be represented in a guerilla fashion show on Broad Street along the art walk around 7:30!
Cat Ladies vs Bag Ladies
V Magazine’s March issue accessories spread features cats accenting bags by designers such as Ralph Lauren, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton. They say no cats were harmed during this shoot…
Watch$3 dance party this Thursday!
Will Eastman is coming to the Hat Factory on Thursday with Bobby LaBeat (Audio Ammo) and Mr. Jennings (PFL), and Rumors has a promo code (-RMRS-) that will get you VIP treatment for $3 rather than the usual $6 at the door. Just tell the door person the promo code RMRS and get that discount!
This dance party is part of RVA Magazine’s new weekly event, DESTROY...
GAGA FOR GAGA: VOGUE MARCH 2011
Lady Gaga arrasa em editorial da Vogue EUA de março
Fashion Editorial | Lady Gaga rocks in editorial for Vogue US March 2011
Fotógrafo/Shot by: Mario Testino
*Via: Lab Daily
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Ajak Deng: I-D Pre-Spring 2011:Emma Summerton
I’m sick of these girls stealing my style. Look at how amazing that hair do is. Give me some red lipstick and a dog collar I’ve got work to do.
