Early this month, we launched the tenth Warby Parker showroom in the country right here in our store in Richmond, Virginia. The entire Warby Parker collection is now available to try on a purchase with prescription or non-prescription lenses. Warby Parker was founded in 2012 by four friends and business school grads, David Gilboa, Neil [...]
If you can’t actually transport yourself to California at this very moment, Harper Smith’s photography is the next best thing. Her dreamy California-scapes are at once romantic, nostalgic, poetic, and still gritty and grimey. Hailing from the dusty midwest, Harper studied photojournalism and went on to photograph some of the biggest names in music, including [...]
Kaye Blegvad is an illustrator, designer, and general maker-of-things. Born and raised in London, she studied illustration at the University of Brighton, moved to NYC shortly after, and has spent the majority of her time between the two cities ever since. Besides making rad drawings, Kaye has tried her hand at every creative pursuit she [...]
Olivia Malone was born and raised on the East Side of Los Angeles and now divides her time between LA and living in New York City. Her photography explores the transitions between youth and adulthood, emphasizing the period where freedom and independence define the essence of youth’s unabashed allure. Though her client list is impressive, [...]
Ione Saunders is the sharply-dressed smiling face that greets you in our store most days and helps you find that perfect pair of jeans. She’s got a hip, ever-evolving sense of style that makes you take a second glance, and isn’t afraid to mix it up and borrow from the boys. We think Ione is [...]
Foster Huntington is a man of action. Jumping ship from what many would have considered a dream job designing for Ralph Lauren, Foster bought a van, left Manhattan and opted for a life on the road. He now is fully immersed in the popularized #vanlife that he created, and has since put over 60,000 miles [...]
We’re excited to announce the release of the second issue of our biannual print magazine, Human Being Journal. Issue 2 includes work by contributing photographers Charlie Engman, Ashley Florence, William Godwin, Matt Licari, Olivia Malone, Duy Nguyen and Harper Smith, along with 192 pages of 9 species, 1 haiku, 5 colors, 2 paper stocks, 9 [...]
If you’ve ever been to Oakland, chances are you love it, and if you haven’t, we think it’s high time you change that. Often misunderstood and not as well known as its neighbors, Berkeley and San Francisco, Oakland should rightly be a destination all its own. Our friend Angela Tafoya is a supercool lady and [...]
Chanthorn is one of the most longest-running members of our team here at Need Supply Co, and definitely one of the most loved. And on top of being the nicest, coolest and most laid back guy we know, he’s also the best dancer – by a long slide. If you’re lucky, Chan has shipped you [...]
Shawn Huckins is a New Englander able to find the funny in a status update and making very cool paintings combining a bit of pop-cultural humor and post-modern theory. In his series An American Revolution Revolution, Shawn “explores 18th century American painting and portraiture in context of 21st century lexicons – facebook status updates, tweets, texting [...]
Girls I Know promotes a healthy and positive digital space for an audience interested in real women doing great things. The site is designed to encourage brilliance and ambition through conversations with these amazing people. Jen Steele and Anna Gray introduce the coolest women in their lives to the rest of us, showing that determination, [...]
Ana Kraš was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1984. After graduating from the University Of Applied Arts in Belgrade she immigrated to the United States and very quickly began to be recognized for her unique and personalized design work. We first learned about Ana from her large and colorful hand-woven lanterns that she calls “Bonbons“, but [...]
Fay Andrada is a designer and illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY, with her own line of metals jewelry. Fay studied metalsmithing at the Maine College of Art. She holds a BA from New York University and an MA from the London College of Communication. Fay’s work is steeped in handmade traditions. Each piece of her [...]
Ida Skivenes used to be your average Norwegian hobby photographer, posting images of her morning runs and daily life on Instagram. But in the past few months she’s become known around the world as “@IdaFrosk, Food Artist.” In June of 2012, Ida replicated an image she found on the internet of two slices of toast [...]
Rogue Territory, led by Karl Thoennessen, is a brand based in Los Angeles and built with an obsession to details. The Rogue Territory Workshop is a tribute to American manufacturers of the early 20th century, when clothing was built to last and attention was placed not only on the quality of the materials, but also on [...]
Carolyn Doolittle came from New York to join our team last year, and we’re so happy she did. As our stylist, Carolyn keeps our models looking good and coordinates all of our shooting. She’s settling into Richmond with her adorable new kitten, and loves mood rings, cats, iced coffee, and a good, extra spicy Bloody [...]
Meet the newest member of the Need Supply family, Dear Rae Jewelry. I recently paid a visit to the Dear Rae studio space and shop to have a chat with Karin about her beautiful creations, what inspires her and how she got her start. How did you get your start in jewelry? What drew you to [...]
Raleigh Denim was founded by Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko in Raleigh, North Carolina, just over 100 miles from our front door. Together, the two look close to home for the sourcing of their US-made denim brand. With Cone Denim Mills right in their backyard, Victor and Sarah have access to denim from one of America’s [...]
Allison Watkins is a California-based artist whose work combines art and fashion in an intriguing and inspiring way. Her recent series of work includes drawing and embroidering her own clothing from photographs, telling a story of a time period in her life. It is a repetitive and time consuming process in which once functional and three-dimensional [...]
There’s a little something extra behind some of our favorite brands – an extra set of tiny hands helping out, some moral support when needed, a hairy little stand-in model. We know that pets are sometimes just as important as people, and we wanted to take the time to get to know some of our [...]
AJ Lund is a former Richmond gal now living in Seoul, Korea. She was one of the most stylish ladies around these parts, and we’re pretty sure that rings true on the other side of the world too. AJ is diving into any fashion-related project she can find, and completely immersing herself in Korean culture. [...]
Leslie Hamilton is a doll of a girl that you can almost always find sweetly helping a customer in our store or working her little fingers to the bone on various fashion design projects. She’s got the most coveted head of hair in Richmond, and an equally as great brain behind it. Leslie loves kittens [...]
Aylin Beyce is one of our very raddest friends, hands down. She has this unassuming cool quality that is, unfortunately, all too rare. When you first meet her you think, “That’s one cool chick,” and then as time passes you begin to discover that she’s secretly doing (and has been doing for some time) insanely [...]
Jeans in Rotation will take a closer look at what our friends in the industry are wearing on a daily basis. Although we might have 10 pairs of pants, it’s really about the two or three pair that actually get put on each morning. We’ll start with our good friend Karl Thoennessen, owner and founder of [...]
We think you should know about willow knows. Jessica Lee is the pint-sized lady behind this label that we’ve recently fallen in love with (I’m referring to both the label and the lady, when I say that). She’s the kinda girl that ups your cool points just by standing close by, she’s lovely and charming [...]
A few weeks ago, our good friends Daniel Cummings and Matt Baldwin made the trip in from Kansas City to introduce an exclusive pant to Need Supply Co. Along the way, we sat down with the minds behind Baldwin Denim to discuss the trade, hard work, risks, sustainable mind set, and most of all, the [...]
Wolf vs Goat apparel successfully ushers modern men back into quality-constructed garments, by providing high fashion made with the most durable of materials, all crafted by local artisans in the USA. Wolf vs Goat is pure sophistication without pretension. The modern man deserves to be seen. The main man behind Wolf vs Goat is Mauro [...]
As our Meet The Maker series continues, we had the chance a couple of weeks ago to sit down with Richmond’s own Angela Bacskocky and explore her newest collection, entitled Nest. Angela has studied menswear at Central St Martins College of Art and Design, worked for a London tailor, and interned for designers Felder Felder and [...]
Will Godwin is our staff photographer, a graphic designer, and just about everyone’s hands down favorite person here at Need Supply Co. He will treat the gals to coffee, send you a video of Steven Seagal doing karate if you’re having a rough day, and be the very first and the very last person on [...]
Brook&Lyn jewelry is handmade by Mimi Jung in Los Angeles. Mimi designs jewelry noted for presenting natural materials in innovative ways. Her collections focus on contrasts such as light and dark, and reflection and deflection; they seek to make familiar materials appear new by emphasizing selected features. We’re excited to introduce Brook&Lyn, now available at [...]
When we’re in the mood for some new music and we’ve gotten no recommendations from friends, the go-to solution is Everybody Taste – an independent music blog and now label run by Matt Carr. In the years visiting Everybody Taste, we’ve discovered more artists and singles that we’re truly in love with than we can [...]
D.S. & Durga hand craft perfume and cologne in small batches using premium-sourced ingredients, taking inspiration from antiquated herbal wisdom, native ritual medicine, Americana, outdated lore, geography, history, and gastronomy. Every frangrance is crafted, bottled, boxed and labeled by D.S. and Durga themselves in their Brooklyn-based studio-lab. D.S. & Durga’s production hearkens back to the pre-industrial [...]
Imogene Barron is a freelance stylist, creative director and consultant who lives and works between Sydney and Los Angeles. She’s made headway in the fashion world as Fashion Director at Oyster, Yen and Dazed & Confused Australia, as well as contributing to numerous titles such as Russh, Monster Children, Black, Wonderland and Dazed & Confused UK. She currently edits [...]
The creative collective RUBIFOX is right up our alley. Recently formed by Simone Rubi and Janella Fox, the concept is aimed at bringing together a range of people involved in various artistic undertakings (what my mom would call “creative types”) for an evening of sharing and mutual inspiration. Each dinner features a unique and specific menu of [...]
Amanda Weatherford is the newest addition to our blog team, and in her spare time blogs about all that is cool over at Peony Project. She’s got quite a few hidden talents, including (but not limited to) playing obscure musical instruments like the ukulele and the bassoon, tap dancing, and is even a critical care [...]
Ilana Kohn is a New York-based designer creating easy to wear, clean and classic clothing in bold, playful motifs, based around the idea of easy everyday dressing. We fell in love with her prints and the easy cuts of her designs, and even more so with the luxurious silks she uses, adding a bit of [...]
We’re excited to announce the release of our first biannual print magazine, Human Being Journal. We have been printing something each season, but never sharing thoughts and ideas. It’s a strong belief within our company that the products only represent one part of the story. The people who buy our clothing also sleep, eat, ride bikes, travel to [...]
Kennedy Holmes is a doe-eyed Southern darling with a serious knack for vintage and thrift shopping. We’re really into her ability to make someone else’s castoffs completely current and stylish, and set out to find out just how she does it. Having recently relocated from Savannah, Georgia to Richmond, Virginia, we’d like to formally welcome [...]
Elizabeth McKinnon is just about the sweetest person you will ever meet. But she’s more than just a pretty face and a pleasant disposition. In fact, Elizabeth keeps this place running in tip-top shape and keeps us all sane in the meantime. We asked Elizabeth to share her style picks and some of her favorite [...]
Introducing The Boyscouts, a line of jewelry and accessories designed by Zelda Beauchampet and based out of Rotterdam, Holland. By it’s own description, the line aims to promote the elegance of urban life and creates its signature look by combining a contemporary fashion sense with the aesthetic and tradition of scouting Using quality components and local [...]
We’re excited to welcome The Horse to the Need Supply Co shelves, all the way from Australia. The Horse is the collaborative labor of love of Sydney duo Scott and Amy Hawkes. Their mutual love of all things handcrafted led them to creating the humble shoe label built on the philosophy of producing shoes that [...]
Our old friend Adriana is a former Need Supply Co employee, having worked in the shop before moving to New York City a few years ago. Adriana has always been one to think twice about, with the ability to put together looks that really have something to say, but say it in the most understated [...]
Jason works in our shop, and can answer just about any question about denim that you can think of. But besides helping to make the masses more stylish, he also keeps our forests safe as a park ranger, and is an aspiring copywriter- in fact, you rarely catch him without a notepad in hand. Our [...]
Tallow is created by two free-spirited and like-minded souls, Ali Mandalis and Shannon Clynes, and presents an authentic brand that is respectful to the past and confident in the future. Tallow pays tribute to the birth of surfing as a culture, and showcases artwork from an eclectic mix of international artists. With summer coming up [...]
Devon is our Women’s Buying Assistant, and plays a big hand in what goes on our shelves. She’s known around the office as our resident Astrology expert, Yuck‘s #1 fan, and for contagious phrases like “truth be told” and “story of my life”. Click to learn more about Devon, and check out her picks for [...]
Cursive Design is a Chicago-based jewelry line founded by Sarah Fox in 2007. Each piece is made by hand and inspired by the playful use of color, the juxtaposition of intriguing materials and unique moments found in nature. We’re thrilled to have the fun and totally wearable line in store, and we chatted with Sarah [...]
As part of our Spring 2012 campaign, we teamed up with Richmond Soap Studio to create custom and 100% natural soaps-on-a-rope in gold, silver and bronze medals. You too can bear the scent of a Winner, of Mediocrity, or of a Loser. We visited Rebekah in her studio, located in a florist’s shop on a [...]
Our friend Sway Benns of Dossier Journal sat down with Marilyn Minter at the opening of a show at Freeman’s. They discussed the sexualization of her work as a female artist, her political leanings, and how she feels about the process of becoming successful. The NYC artist created her career in the late 80′s with a series [...]
Eliza Spell is less jewelry maker and more black magic conjurer. Working with adornments of various cultures, Eliza creates pieces that are versatile and transcendental. A Richmond, Virginia-based artist, she is easily one of the most interesting and creative people we know. I caught up with her in her captivating studio space over the weekend [...]
Warrior of Radness was created by Rick Klotz, who also established the label Freshjive. Klotz takes inspiration for the line from where beach culture meets city culture lifestyle in Los Angeles. Specifically, from the beach and surf style of the ’80s, when this type of fashion coming out of California was unique onto its own. [...]
