This post was updated Nov. 22 at 10:07 a.m. In hopes to make it big, Glossier LA used the city as its blueprint. Opening Thursday, the storefront marks the second of the brand’s three permanent brick-and-mortar locations, which are set to be unveiled post-pandemic. Read more...

Photo: With clean lines, close-ups and pink and cream florals, the interior of the new Glossier LA store balances form and function. Marking the second of three physical storefronts the brand plans to open post-pandemic, the space draws inspiration from Hollywood and larger-than-life designs. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)

What someone wears speaks volumes about who they are as a person, and the same can be said for the styles associated with various movements and cultures. Read more...

Photo: As part of their interactive installation exploring gender and novel preferences, UCLA graduate student Patty Gone reads a book in a floral satin robe, seated beneath a sign that reads “Mancave open 24/7.” Exploring gender from a separate angle, the metrosexual movement of the ’90s incorporated elements of stereotypical feminine routines and built upon the male desire to be desired. (Courtesy of Patty Gone)