Tuesday, July 1

LA Fashion Week 2022: Andrew James blurs lines with vibrant, versatile pieces in eclectic show

Andrew James creates for the past, the present and, most importantly, the party. Opening Friday of LA Fashion Week, his debut collection, titled “Variant Mutations,” was a futuristic pop-art explosion characterized by bold prints and untraditional catwalks. Read more...

Photo: With pops of pattern and pieces of sheer paneling, Andrew James’ Fall Winter 2022 collection was created for all occasions. He said he created the garments with the young professional in mind and chose silhouettes that blurred gender boundaries. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


Q&A: Carolina Armenta discusses LA Fashion Week debut with brand Femgraphy

Femgraphy is mapping the intersection of comfort and elegance. Initially inspired by the metropolitan lifestyle, Carolina Armenta founded the fashion brand two years ago and has since worked to design and market collections with the help of her sister. Read more...

Photo: Founder and designer Carolina Armenta made her LA Fashion week debut on Saturday with her brand Femgraphy. Modeled after the metropolitan woman, the collection focuses on pieces that can transition from day to night and prioritize comfort and elegance. (Jefferson Alade/Daily Bruin)


LA Fashion Week 2022: MM Milano mimics metamorphosis with moth-inspired designs

This post was updated April 4 at 1:53 p.m. MM Milano is moving moths from the lamplight to the spotlight. After showing collections in Paris and Milan, the brand made its LA Fashion Week debut on Friday as part of the event’s contemporary runway. Read more...

Photo: When designing her debut collection for LA Fashion Week, Chona Bacaoco said she drew inspiration from the intricate yet often overlooked patterns of the moth. These designs were translated into bold colors and seen on the runway as headpieces and appliqué. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


LA Fashion Week 2022: Puey Quiñones explores intricacies of femininity in debut gown collection

A somber storm set the stage for Puey Quiñones’ fashion week debut. On Friday, designers and fashionphiles alike gathered in Downtown Los Angeles’ Petersen Automotive Museum and were privy to LA Fashion Week’s trend forecasts. Read more...

Photo: In his debut collection for LA Fashion Week, designer Puey Quiñones’ brought flowing capes and structured selves to the runway. He said he was inspired by music and his hometown, and set the show to a backdrop of rain sounds as homage to these muses. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


Q&A: Nail artist Helena Marimon touches on intricate designs for LA Fashion Week

This post was updated April 4 at 1:54 p.m. The final touch for every show is at designers’ fingertips. As the lead nail artist for all three nights of LA Fashion Week 2022, U.K.-based Helena Marimon planned or painted the finishing touches of each look to cross the runway. Read more...

Photo: U.K.-based nail artist Helena Marimon discussed the inspiration behind the nail looks for the Humans and JimmyPaul shows on the final night of LA Fashion Week. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)


Grammys 2022: Jazz musician Jon Batiste ends night with 5 awards, including album of the year

The Grammys are embracing all its glitz and glamor, Vegas-style. After a two-month postponement and relocation, the 64th annual Grammy Awards occurred at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday. Read more...

Photo: R&B duo Silk Sonic, formed by artists Anderson .Paak (left) and Bruno Mars (right), stand on the MGM Grand Garden Arena stage. Silk Sonic received awards in each category it was nominated in, including record of the year, song of the year, best R&B song and best R&B performance, all for the track “Leave The Door Open.” (Courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy)


New Disney album provides students with nostalgic, relaxing study beats

Disney has catered “A Whole New World” of tunes to lo-fi lovers. “Lofi Minnie: Focus” features 10 of Disney’s classic hits reimagined including “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” and “How Far I’ll Go.” Implementing elements of nostalgia while maintaining the meditative state typical to the lo-fi genre, alumnus and manager of the Mickey and Friends franchise Jenise Fretz said the March 18 album encourages escapism. Read more...

Photo: (Eunice Hong/Daily Bruin)