Lucy | Take the Leap Fatigue Canvas

With durable, water-resistant nylon and a convenient zipper pull, these versatile Zipper Pouches are perfect for a multitude of uses.

Each R.Riveter handbag takes a journey across the country before arriving at your doorstep. Components are crafted by independent military spouses in their homes around the nation and shipped to R.Riveter's FabShop to be assembled into a one-of-a-kind product. 
 

Inspiration Behind the Name 
 

Lucy Stone’s story begins like most of ours: learning about the way the world works through our parents. What she uncovered though, was that men had an advantage and special privileges over women for no apparent reason, like, whatsoever. And this totally did not fly for her. In the moment of time she was born into, women had no voting rights, barely any rights over their bodies, were paid significantly less than their male counterparts, and on top of it all had to wear long dresses layered with petticoats practically everywhere and in any season. Anyone else feel icky just thinking about it?  

Our heroine’s story picks up at the age of 16 when she began teaching in district schools. She noticed the major pay gap between her and the men who taught the same material and voiced a huge “nope” to the committee. She was met with a “too bad” and a shrug.  

Now that her blood was really boiling, let’s move on to her days in college, because yes, our girl was motivated to be heard. She started a debate club with a few of her gal pals and guess what—when she debated a guy from a newspaper over the topic of women’s rights, she totally blew him out of the water. *You go girl!* This led to her confidence to take on the government and demand that women have more rights starting with voting. You can thank her and her hard work for many of the rights we enjoy today as women.  

Stone is remembered for being a powerful public speaker, an abolitionist, and suffragist. But truth be told she had her hand in so many more things that we didn’t even scratch the surface of (like her role in dress reform because she was totally over having to wear dresses every day and her work in roles within a marriage). *swooning times a thousand*  

Fun fact: Lucy never took the last name of her husband Henry Blackwell because she felt doing so erased her of her own identity. (Henry was in full support of course. We love seeing a man who backs his woman like he did). 

The Story Behind "Take the Leap" 

Life offers countless opportunities, but only by embracing the unknown can we truly understand the dreams waiting for us. Larissa Ann’s winged horse emblem, prominently featured in this collection, symbolizes the leap of faith that launched her art career and led her to leave the military to pursue lifelong creative and equestrian passions. Her story is a testament to the power of following your heart and the courage it takes to embark on a new path.

About Larissa Ann

In 2020, Larissa’s journey took a defining turn when she was commissioned to create Sergeant Reckless, a life-sized horse statue honoring Gold Star families and the military community near Southern Pines, NC. This patriotic sculpture, deeply inspired by her own military service, has since raised over $40,000 for non-profits, reinforcing Larissa’s dedication to giving back and her belief in “paying it forward” for the causes that matter most. 

From enlisting in the U.S. Army as a young woman to her deployments overseas, to this latest leap into civilian life, Larissa’s art journey is a reminder that life’s path leads us where we’re meant to be when we follow our hearts. 

Inspiration for Dreamers 

The Larissa Ann x R. Riveter Take the Leap collection celebrates those who dream big, embrace change, and take risks. These pieces are for the creators, the adventurers, and anyone ready to take a leap of their own. Let this collection remind you to spread your wings and trust in your journey. 

Dream big, take the leap, and let your wings unfold!