Very Rich Style got its humble beginnings from Velica’s mother’s desire to teach and pass on to young women the dying art of sewing. Velica initially envisioned sewing as just a hobby for making small decorative furnishings for the home. After much encouragement from her mother, she soon turned her attention to dressmaking and creating men’s accessories. To her surprise, she felt a great sense of fulfillment in constructing something that would be admired by so many. More and more her passion for sewing grew stronger as she set out to perfect her technique with each garment she completed. She loved the idea of making something that was unique to her personal aesthetic. Almost instantly family and friends began to take notice of her talents as a dressmaker and designer; so much so that she began receiving requests to sew for others. The idea of having her own label was something that she never would have imagined. Velica solicited the help of her family to come up with a company name that would not only embody her personality, but also mimic her initials. Thus, “Very Rich Style”, or more affectionately VRS, was born.
VRS’ look is considered funky chic with an added mixture of retro couture and modern flare. The juxtaposition of color and texture distinguishes VRS’ designs from any other. VRS strongly believes that fashion is an extension of one’s self-expression. Every person is different and through fashion we can express our own uniqueness. Very Rich Style (VRS) is a family-owned and operated clothing business specializing in women’s apparel and men’s accessories. Catch up with us at www.veryrichstyle.com.
Velica’s inspiration comes from divine intervention coupled with traveling abroad to a few fashion capitals around the world.
The “je ne sais quoi” of Paris, the refinement of an afternoon tea in London, a walk along the Mediterranean in Barcelona, and most recently Dubai has inspired her to take her creativity as far as her imagination will allow. She is inspired most by unconventional color combinations and rhythmic textiles that tell a story. The thoughtfulness that goes into combining various textiles that will engage the senses is paramount to the design process. It’s the intricate details of every design that sets a garment apart from the rest. As a designer she allows her creativity to be uninhibited with regard to how she envisions the final piece. The world consists of many beautiful textiles, places, and experiences. And through them, she purposes her ideas and dreams into becoming wearable art.
Velica holds a B.A. in Arts Management from Howard University and an M.A. in Legal Administration from Marymount University.
Contact:
Velica Steadman
Ph: 301.633.9881
Email: velica@veryrichstyle.com
www.veryrichstyle.com
IG: @velicas
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