Richmond Small Business Owner Celebrates 11 Years of Blue Bones Vintage

Lauren Healy Flora discusses fashion design roots, mentorship, and creative survival in RVA on "It's Still Our City" podcast

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Lauren Healy Flora, owner of Blue Bones Vintage in Richmond, Virginia, joins the "It's Still Our City" podcast to talk about running her small business for the past 11 years, her fashion design background, mentoring others, and navigating the challenges of creative entrepreneurship in RVA.

Why it matters

This interview highlights the resilience and community-driven spirit of a long-standing independent small business owner in Richmond, providing insight into the realities of sustaining a creative venture in the city over a decade.

The details

As the owner of Blue Bones Vintage for the past 11 years, Lauren Healy Flora has established herself as a fixture in the Richmond small business community. With a degree in fashion design and experience in art, wardrobe, and props for production, Healy Flora has used her creative background to build up Blue Bones Vintage into an acclaimed vintage clothing and accessories shop. In the podcast interview, she discusses the joys and struggles of running a small business, her role as a mentor to others, and the importance of supporting independent local retailers in Richmond.

  • Blue Bones Vintage has been in operation for 11 years.
  • The podcast interview with Lauren Healy Flora was recorded in February 2026.

The players

Lauren Healy Flora

Owner of Blue Bones Vintage, a Richmond-based vintage clothing and accessories shop that she has operated for the past 11 years.

It's Still Our City

A podcast hosted by Harrison Christy and co-hosted by Clair Morgan, which explores the culture, art, and community of Richmond, Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“Lauren Healy Flora, owner of Blue Bones Vintage, has been a staple in our Richmond community and a badass mother and mentor. She's got your back.”

— Harrison Christy, Host, It's Still Our City (RVA Magazine)

“This is a wonderful person that a lot of people wanted on/suggested and I'm very thankful for that and super stoked she accepted. An absolute pleasure.”

— Harrison Christy, Host, It's Still Our City (RVA Magazine)

The takeaway

This interview showcases the resilience and community-driven spirit of a long-standing independent small business owner in Richmond, highlighting the challenges and rewards of sustaining a creative venture in the city over a decade. It underscores the importance of supporting local, mission-driven retailers like Blue Bones Vintage that contribute to the unique character and culture of Richmond.