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Ravish Clothing Opening

Ravish Clothing & alternative photography
1519 W. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23220
804-398-2430
804-358-1519(for photography appointments)
www.ravishwear.com

On Friday June 5th Ravish Clothing celebrated it's grand opening in the heart of Richmond Virginia's historic "Fan District". They did it in grand faction with free food, beer, and the beautiful "Ravish Girls". I had a chance to check out the store before the crowd showed up. The shop has a definite upscale boutique look to while still maintaining its alternative feel.

They also have a full photography studio specializing in "alternative" photography. They can handle any style to fit your needs, ranging form your standard family and group portraits, to boudoir, and Hollywood glamour. Ravish also has catalogues with leather and bondage goods that you can special order from, as well as the ability to special order jewelry from the Alchemy Gothic line.

I also had a chance to talk with Ravish's owner Bonnie Humphreys: Ash: So, the name of the store is Ravish clothing and alternative photography. Obviously you're more than just a clothing store. What all does Ravish have to offer?

Bonnie: "We offer portrait sittings and non cookie cutter photographs. Anything from boudoir, to bondage, to something off the wall and out of the ordinary. We can do family portraits, and stuff as well if requested but it's not our specialty.

Ash: This would be a great place to get photos done if you're in a band, and putting together your press kit.

Bonnie: "Oh, yeah. We have a full studio in the back, and the ability to group shots as well. We have motorcycles in here, and all kinds of stuff. "

Ash: Sweet!

Bonnie: " Anything you can think of pretty much. We can also do off site shoots as well."

Ash: As far as clothing goes, do you carry any brand names that people might recognize?

Bonnie: "Lip Service, and Serious Clothing. I have Special Order from Shrine Clothing. Alchemy Gothic. Some of the more stream stuff are the Kosher shirts, I also have a jean line called LTD out of Turkey."

Ash: Are there any local artist or designers that you feature?

Bonnie: That is something I would actually like to get into. I've had a lot of students contact me about designing some things and bringing them in for me. I'm all for it. I would love it. Even on a consignment basis. I haven't actually seen anyone's work yet, but that is something I would like to get into.

Ash: Last question. Do you have a favorite item in the store? Something so cool you just had have one for yourself?

Bonnie: "I did a lot of that actually in February. I ordered the entire store's inventory in February at the Magic Show in Las Vegas. There were several vinyl pieces that I had to get one in my size and one for the store. Probably my favorite outfit is the Gladiatrix, we've kind of named it.

She goes over and pulls said outfit off of the rack and holds it up.

Ash: That's awesome. I'll have to bring my girlfriend down here to see that. It's just Xena enough for her, and she is a Xena nut. Well that's it for my questions. Thank you for your time.

Bonnie. You're welcome.

Please check out their website http://www.ravishwear.com for some examples of their great photography.

By Ashmodai Nephil

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