I used to cry sometimes when it was time for my mom to pick me up from a friend’s party. I remember her saying, “Honey, there are going to be more parties. If you had fun, there’s nothing to be sad about!” At the time, however, at 6 or 7 years old, it was difficult to see even beyond the next day! “But how do you know?” I would often say amidst my blubbering cries and arms sternly crossed across my chest, head looking down.

December 1st marked World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people throughout the world to come forward and unite in the fight against HIV, showing support for people living with HIV as well as commemorating people who have died from AIDS. World AIDS Day was first held in 1988 and has been regarded as the first ever global health day.

A night at Avalon Hollywood for a Project Ethos event always provides a multi-sensory experience for attendees. It’s a unique time and space during LA Fashion Week where all types, all guests—fashion, art, and music enthusiasts—have a chance to please their passions while being exposed to something new.

Sue Wong’s “Jazz Babies” collection for Spring 2014 continued the Gatsby-inspired 1920s theme from her impressive fall 2013 collection. Wong raised the bar and took it up a few notches with stunning headpieces paired with her usual great mix of short and long styles.

Mike Vensel seamlessly merged art and fashion into his Spring 2014 installation, as he presents a new way of looking at fashion, not only as unique art pieces, but also as new pieces of an ever-evolving, permanent collection, created with an eco-conscious mind-set. The 28 looks, focused around three colors – white, black, and navy – showcased his trademark architectural draping and pared-down simplicity that one has come to expect over the last seven years.

Constantin Brancusi, is often regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th Century and one of the greatest founders of modern abstract sculpture.

Two American artists showing in neighboring galleries in Los Angeles present unique views of color and of a fantastic world peopled by familiar, yet strange creatures.

Frances Harder talks about how FBI started and its challenges and accomplishments in the LA fashion industry over the last ten years.

Designer Johnny Was Fashion Business Inc. (FBI) celebrated its 10 years of being L.A.’s Fashion Incubator and the go-to resource for all newcomers to the fashion business on October 15, 2013, with a well-produced event and fashion show, featuring collections from nine Los Angeles designers.

Full disclosure: I was quite skeptical about the effectiveness of the WEN Hair Care line. Even with our personal friends screaming from the rooftops about how amazing the cleansing conditioner was, I was slow to believe. And then I tried it. Our editor in chief Kaylene Peoples had used the product in the past, and sang its praises back then. (Agenda featured Chaz Dean WEN in its infancy almost nine years ago.)