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One of the first signs that the coronavirus would present radical challenges for the fashion world was the cancelation last spring of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala, the annual exhibition and accompanying party that has become the industry’s biggest night. Its red carpet merges designer prowess with entertainment industry star power. And the exhibitions themselves can set off trends that reverberate through the industry for years. The 2019 Camp exhibition, for example, helped usher in an exuberant, free-for-all era of celebrity dressing that quickly trickled down ...

  And we haven’t even mentioned the clothes. For their inaugural collection, the designers wanted to go beyond the traditional definition of couture to consider how “ancient civilisations and tribes from northern China to South Africa had their own way of body adornment, informed by their values and religion,” says Panszczyk. Some pieces of the collection—only 14 looks in total—featured tubular forms reminiscent of Mayan drawings, or perhaps swirling exoskeletons, wrapped in thousands of Swarovski crystals in an ombré pattern. In person, they are surprisingly soft to the touch. �...

What Else You Need To Know Today L.A. County health officials say restaurants, museums, gyms and more will be able to open indoors as soon as Monday. A sharply critical report faults LAPD for mishandling Black Lives Matter protests over the summer. Located inside the Macy's at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, the Museum of African American Art faces a unique reopening situation. L.A. launched a program designed to make backyard "granny flats," or Accessory Dwelling Units, easier to build — and they’re lovely. Experts weigh in on how to combat disinformation and fear when talking with re...

Coronavirus: Business Updated Published March 12, 2021 5:23 PM 'afroLAtinidad: mi casa, my city,' is an exhibit at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes online. (Mario A. Hernandez) On Friday, the L.A. County Health Department officially announced eased restrictions for museums, gyms, and movie theaters. But after a full year of closures, business leaders from those sectors need time to acclimate. Some have furloughed their staff. They might need to set up new safety protocols. Some, aren't even sure it'll be worth it to reopen. Still, most are overjoyed. We talked to several business about how they'...

More L.A. County businesses are allowed to reopen indoors starting next week, but many will need time to transition.