Fashion & Beauty

New furniture is often made with cheap , flimsy materials, even those from West Elm and Restoration Hardware. Where can consumers find reliable, affordable options?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Mitchell S. Jackson’s “Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion” documents the sartorial expressions of major players like Allen Iverson, Dennis Rodman, and more.

from The Treatment

In her new book, “Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millenial LA,” Kate Flannery gives an insider's look at the problematic rise of scandal-plagued American Apparel.

‘Strip Tees’: Inside early days of American Apparel

In her new book, “Strip Tees: A Memoir of Millenial LA,” Kate Flannery gives an insider's look at the problematic rise of scandal-plagued American Apparel.

from Greater LA

Kingdom of Prep author Maggie Bullock returns to Holly Brubach’s book A Dedicated Follower of Fashion for an example of smart fashion writing.

Writer Maggie Bullock on Holly Brubach’s ‘A Dedicated Follower of Fashion’

Kingdom of Prep author Maggie Bullock returns to Holly Brubach’s book A Dedicated Follower of Fashion for an example of smart fashion writing.

from The Treatment

Finding second-hand clothing in extra-large sizes can be frustrating. LA’s first all plus-size flea market is here to help.

Fatphobia not welcome at LA’s first plus-size flea market

Finding second-hand clothing in extra-large sizes can be frustrating. LA’s first all plus-size flea market is here to help.

from Greater LA

Fashion journalist Maggie Bullock has written for Vogue and Elle, but her latest project isn’t about high fashion.

Writer Maggie Bullock on the layers of J. Crew

Fashion journalist Maggie Bullock has written for Vogue and Elle, but her latest project isn’t about high fashion.

from The Treatment

A local designer, a clothing line using dyes from plants, and an environmental group are collaborating to make clothes using invasive mustard plants.

Invasive mustard is here to stay. But you can use it to dye clothes

A local designer, a clothing line using dyes from plants, and an environmental group are collaborating to make clothes using invasive mustard plants.

from Greater LA

Workers in LA’s massive fashion district fought to rewrite a new community plan that will shape the development of downtown LA for decades.

LA garment workers helped shape future downtown development

Workers in LA’s massive fashion district fought to rewrite a new community plan that will shape the development of downtown LA for decades.

from Greater LA

Mattel recently unveiled the first Barbie with Down Syndrome. The doll is part of the fashionista collection that’s designed to be more inclusive.

Special Olympian Kayla McKeon on creating newest Barbie

Mattel recently unveiled the first Barbie with Down Syndrome. The doll is part of the fashionista collection that’s designed to be more inclusive.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A new business focused on training formerly incarcerated people is now diverting thousands of pounds of clothes from landfill each month.

Homeboy expands into a new industry – recycling clothes

A new business focused on training formerly incarcerated people is now diverting thousands of pounds of clothes from landfill each month.

from Greater LA

Independent producer Gideon Brower uncovers the quirky tale of edible underwear.

‘Eat my shorts’: Biting into the history of edible underwear

Independent producer Gideon Brower uncovers the quirky tale of edible underwear.

from Good Food

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

Wear a wetsuit in 49-degree water? You might be ridiculed in SF

For years in San Francisco, wetsuit-wearing members of a swim club have been shamed by those who don’t wear them. Why?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Paramount’s drama series “Yellowstone” has gotten so popular that it’s inspiring city slickers to sport Stetsons and sheep-lined flannel.

‘Yellowstone’ makes city slickers want to dress like cowboys

Paramount’s drama series “Yellowstone” has gotten so popular that it’s inspiring city slickers to sport Stetsons and sheep-lined flannel.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Costumes on “The Masked Singer” include a pink dragon in a wedding dress, a colorful hummingbird with a giant prosthetic head, and more. Tim Chappel shares his design process.

Designing costumes for ‘Masked Singer’: New technologies helps

Costumes on “The Masked Singer” include a pink dragon in a wedding dress, a colorful hummingbird with a giant prosthetic head, and more. Tim Chappel shares his design process.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gap’s parent company announced last month that it's cutting 500 corporate jobs. Pair that with an embarrassing public breakup with Kanye West. What’s led to the retailer’s decline?

Gap used to be cool. Now many stores have shuttered. Why?

Gap’s parent company announced last month that it's cutting 500 corporate jobs. Pair that with an embarrassing public breakup with Kanye West. What’s led to the retailer’s decline?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A pair of Levi’s jeans from the 1880s sold for $76,000 this month. It represents a lot of history about California and immigrant labor in the U.S., says columnist Jacob Gallagher.

‘Made by white labor’: Racism was stitched into Levi’s jeans

A pair of Levi’s jeans from the 1880s sold for $76,000 this month. It represents a lot of history about California and immigrant labor in the U.S., says columnist Jacob Gallagher.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The FIDM Museum’s latest exhibit focuses on Emmy Award-nominated looks from this year’s most popular TV shows.

From ‘Euphoria’ to ‘Bridgerton,’ FIDM exhibit shows best TV fashion

The FIDM Museum’s latest exhibit focuses on Emmy Award-nominated looks from this year’s most popular TV shows.

from KCRW Features

Emily Bode’s namesake menswear line emphasizes clothes with a personal narrative and often incorporates vintage fabrics and historical techniques.

Designer Emily Bode on the importance of an emotional connection to what we wear

Emily Bode’s namesake menswear line emphasizes clothes with a personal narrative and often incorporates vintage fabrics and historical techniques.

from The Treatment

Emily Bode’s menswear line focuses on how each piece is made and includes one of a kind items that are made from antique textiles.

The Treat: Menswear designer Emily Bode on the clothing that inspires her

Emily Bode’s menswear line focuses on how each piece is made and includes one of a kind items that are made from antique textiles.

from The Treatment

Emily Bode’s menswear line focuses on how each piece is made and includes one of a kind items that are made from antique textiles.

The Treat: Menswear designer Emily Bode on the clothing that inspires her

Emily Bode’s menswear line focuses on how each piece is made and includes one of a kind items that are made from antique textiles.

from The Treatment