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Richmond Ivy SC has unveiled its 2026 Forged by Fi Richmond Ivy SC has unveiled its 2026 Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits ahead of the upcoming USL W League season. If the year ahead looks anything like the designs just dropped, it’s shaping up to be a strong one for the club.

Founded in 2024, @richmondivysc set out to bring women’s pre-professional soccer to the city while building something deeper. A team for Richmond, by Richmond, with a focus on growing the game and inspiring the next generation of players across our region. These latest kits feel like a natural extension of that mission.

The Forged by Fire kits will serve as the club’s primary field jerseys for the 2026 season, featuring Ivy green and burgundy colorways. At the center of the design is an intricate ivy-inspired wrought iron pattern woven throughout the kit. A familiar architectural detail across Richmond, the club says that the motif reflects both strength and elegance, mirroring the athletes who wear it. Inside the collar, the club’s mantra “Made of Many” offers a reminder of what the Ivy is all about.

The Brick by Brick kits, designed for goalkeepers, arrive in mint green and brick orange this year. Each features a subtle monochromatic brick pattern, a nod to Richmond’s enduring structures and the resilience required between the posts. “Brick by brick” appears inside the collar, reinforcing both the role and the rhythm behind it says the club. 

Richmond Ivy is also welcoming back CarMax as front-of-jersey sponsor for a third consecutive season.

The club will debut both fancy new kits on May 9 at City Stadium during the Kick It Forward Cup, a charity match against Lancaster Inferno. The Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits will be available starting today in-store and online at shoprichmondsoccer.com.

The launch campaign was photographed @nichepilatesstudio, a women-owned studio just two miles from City Stadium, by longtime club partner @jshfoto.
Tonight’s @vcuarts Fashion Runway Show, Synergy, d Tonight’s @vcuarts Fashion Runway Show, Synergy, delivered an impressive showcase of original work from the next generation of designers and merchandisers.

The VCU School of the Arts Fashion Event, the highly anticipated pinnacle celebration for the Department of Fashion Design + Merchandising, brought together friends, family, and supporters for a night that defines the academic year.

Held @vmfamuseum, the annual event goes beyond the runway. It’s a celebration of connection, mentorship, and the creative energy that is VCUarts.

Featuring original concepts from fashion design students in front of a packed audience, Synergy reflected not only technical skill, but perspective, voice, and the future of fashion taking shape right here in Richmond.

Our friend and collaborator @ssiriano was there to capture it all. 📸
A fresh batch of our “Dear Richmond” community jou A fresh batch of our “Dear Richmond” community journals just landed, laser etched by our friends at Richmond-based Big Secret.

You’ll find these one-of-a-kind journals as part of our creative writing and journaling project tucked away in the James River Park System. If you look closely, you might come across a hidden vintage mailbox near park headquarters. Inside, one of these Dear Richmond journals will be waiting for you to leave something behind. A note to the city. A love letter. A call to action. Or simply the words you didn’t know you needed to say.

And speaking of hidden gems, if you haven’t met Jason Lefton, founder of Big Secret here in Richmond, do yourself a favor and check out @bigsecretstudio. His studio in Jackson Ward has long been a space for collaboration and inspiration for us. We’ve seen countless ideas take shape there through laser etching, cutting, and marking across a range of materials that we didn’t think possible.

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This week, our partner publication @here.weekly is This week, our partner publication @here.weekly is featuring guest editor Brit Trible, owner of @gildedlilydesign, a Richmond-based container gardening and holiday arrangements business known for elevating homes and businesses across the region.

Brit (@bpgtrible) grew up on a horse farm just outside the city, and from an early age, she always had her hands (and feet) in the dirt. If you ask us, there’s just something about the beauty of the outdoors that stays with you and shapes how you see the world.

But Brit didn’t begin her career designing outdoor spaces. After earning a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from James Madison University, she spent 15 years working in geriatric rehabilitation across hospital systems, home health, and rehab centers.

During COVID, after having her third child, she felt a pull toward something more creative. The shift wasn’t just about artistry, it was about connection. She wanted to build relationships while creating something tangible and lasting. That’s when Gilded Lily Designs was born.

Today, her business has adorned nearly 200 homes and businesses from Richmond to Charlottesville with custom container gardens and seasonal plantings. Brit sources planters and designs each space to match the style and scale of the property. She’s drawn to both sides of the work, the creative process and the relationships that come with it.

When she’s not growing her business, Brit enjoys exploring Richmond and beyond with her husband, Paul, and their three children. This week, she’s joining us at Here Weekly to share her favorite ways to celebrate the place we all love to call home.

Here subscribers, make sure to check your inbox for Brit’s issue of #hereweekly where she recommends @richmondsymphonyleague Designer Show House, the inaugural Fan Flea Market, Richmond Restaurant Week supporting @feedmoreinc, and Historic Garden Week
Presented by @gardenclubofvirginia. If you’re not yet a subscriber, it’s free at hereweekly.com. 

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Day one of the @rvarenfaire is in the books, with Day one of the @rvarenfaire is in the books, with day two now on tap. The Faire, produced by local nonprofit @viragoalley, features local performers, merchants, artists, and cultural organizations, showing off all the creativity and vibrancy our region has to offer.

“I don’t think any of the attendees were prepared for how huge and how amazing the @rvarenfaire was going to be. Day one was nonstop fun, with so many performers and so many amazing costumes from people who came from all over to experience it,” said @rvaphotog, who captured these stunning images of the first day of festivities. He also offered kudos to @rvaamanda and team for creating this much-needed addition to RVA.

Richmond Ren Faire organizers say they were inspired by the multicultural exchanges of the Silk Road, and that the Faire they’ve debuted is intended to honor the diverse ideas, craftsmanship, and storytelling that made the Renaissance a global moment of connection. The goal of the Faire is also to shift the spotlight toward underrepresented tradespeople, artisans, and everyday people whose work shaped the era. Virago Alley has worked for more than a year to prepare this weekend’s event, weaving these narratives together with Richmond’s own artistic voices so the Faire can serve as both a reimagined history and a living celebration of community.

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Richmond’s first full-scale Renaissance Faire (@rv Richmond’s first full-scale Renaissance Faire (@rvarenfaire) opens this weekend at Dorey Park, and it’s already sold out. 

Running April 18–19, the inaugural event marks a major step forward from last year’s smaller pop-ups, expanding into a two-day event spread across multiple acres featuring local artists, performers, and food vendors. 

Organized by @viragoalley, the Faire builds on traditional Renaissance Faire elements with a strong focus on Richmond’s creative community, featuring more than 100 vendors and performers across themed guilds, live demonstrations, and roaming characters.

Familiar names show up throughout the lineup. @gwarbarrva is handling those tasty oversized turkey legs, while local food vendors, makers, and collectives fill out the grounds with everything from barbecue and pupusas to craft beverages and handmade goods.

The event is structured as an immersive experience, with designated areas for performance, food, and trade, all designed to feel less like a standard festival and more like a self-contained world built for the weekend.

Tickets are fully sold out, and organizers have cautioned against third-party resale scams.

For those without tickets, there are still ways to tap into the weekend fun. This week’s Here Weekly guest editor, @ashmeanythingg, managing director of Virago Alley, is pointing readers toward adjacent events, including official after-parties at @gallery5arts and late-night programming at Coalition Theater tied to the Faire’s performers and community. 

And for those with entry, expect a packed, all-day event running 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days at Dorey Park in Henrico. 

📸 Virago Alley Board by Aspen DeRosa

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