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Design your dream social calendar with these April drops, openings and shows
Fear of God women’s collection
The new womenswear collection from Fear of God brings a feminine touch to tailored classics.
(Fear of God)
A longtime staple in men’s luxury streetwear, this month Fear of God debuts its first womenswear line for Collection Nine. The collection brings a feminine touch to tailored classics that the house is known for, with wool cashmere coats and wide-leg slouch pants. Accessories include leather bags inspired by the sport duffel, and minimalist footwear — ranging from flats to slippers to kitten heels — for elegance at every occasion. Shop the collection online at fearofgod.com.
Awe Inspired X Jhené Aiko
The new collection from Awe Inspired X Jhené Aiko is out April 23.
(Awe Inspired)
What is your talisman? Is it a crystal? Is it a lucky coin? Or could it be a gold, labradorite beetle ring from Awe Inspired’s newest jewelry collaboration with Jhené Aiko? The collection taps into the animal spirit, including celestial medallions, saber-teeth, horns, claws and symbolic engravings, in line with Aiko’s forthcoming album, “West$ide Whim$y.” The pieces are like guardian symbols, designed to protect their wearer. They can also be worn as a statement or layered for everyday versatility. aweinspired.com
Madhappy Malibu opening
The new Mahappy Malibu location was designed as both a retail space and a cafe concept.
(Sean Davidson)
Madhappy has always been so L.A. Known for brightly lit, blue-floored stores, the brand opens its fourth permanent flagship in Malibu this month. After having to stall the opening because of last year’s fires, this retail location demonstrates the continued resilience of the L.A. community as they continue to fundraise and support local fire recovery efforts. Designed as both a retail space and a cafe concept, the store will feature collaborations with local favorites like Courage Bagels, Bianca and Beverly Hills Juice. 23465 Civic Center Way, Suite 860, Malibu. madhappy.com
“Portals” by Todd Gray at Perrotin
Todd Gray, “Portals (Antwerp, Paris),” detail, 2026. Three UV pigment prints on Dibond in artist’s frames.
(From the artist and Perrotin)
Artist Todd Gray.
(The Credit Line)
L.A.-based artist Todd Gray makes his debut at the Perrotin gallery with “Portals,” which combines eclectic photo sculptures inspired by the European Renaissance with landscapes from West Africa. The exhibition coincides with the unveiling of Gray’s commission at LACMA. Catch “Portals” through May 30. 5036 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. perrotin.com
Ricari Studios opening
Ricari Studios lands in the Peninsula Beverly Hills.
(Ricari)
A new space for wellness and rejuvenation opens at the Spa in the Peninsula Beverly Hills: Ricari Studios. Known for its tech-forward treatments in blood circulation, tissue health and cellular vitality, the studio offers therapies for toning skin, relieving muscle soreness and lymphatic drainage. Treat yourself this April. 9882 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. ricaristudios.com
“Curtains” by Jack Pierson at Regen Projects
Installation view of “Curtains” by Jack Pierson at Regen Projects.
(From the artist and Regen Projects)
Jack Pierson returns for his 11th exhibition at Regen Projects with “Curtains,” a collection of work that continues the artist’s exploration of language, using vintage signage and word sculptures coupled with old Hollywood lore like palm trees, clouds and roses. On view through April 18. 6750 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. regenprojects.com
Mykita’s new collection
It’s only getting hotter and sunnier. Berlin-based eyewear brand Mykita kick-starts a sunglasses spring with new minimalist lens shapes and ultra-slender lightweight frames. Whether rounded for elegance, cat-eye for chicness or with a gradient lens for a dreaminess, sunnies finish a look. Take your pick at mykita.com.
“Duets” by Josef Albers at David Zwirner
Josef Albers, “Study for a Homage to the Square,” c. 1970-1973, and “Study for a Homage to the Square,” c. 1970-1973.
(From the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and David Zwirner)
Balance is always about mastering duality. “Duets” by Josef Albers is a study on paired compositions that are in dialogue: in form, in color and in texture. Marking the late artist’s first significant L.A. exhibition in decades, Albers’ works will be on display at David Zwirner starting April 9. 606 N. Western Ave., Los Angeles. davidzwirner.com
Damson Madder’s Appreciation Society
Gen Z’s favorite slow fashion brand, Damson Madder, is releasing its summer season “see-now-buy-now collection” that’s part-beach, part-city. Inspired by seaside U.K. town of Brighton, the collection pays homage to photographer Martin Parr’s candid stills of life by the beach. With tunic silhouettes, collars, ruffles, plaid and stripes, the pieces are a new playful summer uniform. damsonmadder.com
“Tatoo” by Ingrid Donat at Carpenters Workshop Gallery
Ingrid Donat, “Banquette aux Caryatides.”
(From the artist and Benjamin Baccarani for Carpenters Workshop Gallery)
Bronze, leather, textile and wood are fused together in furniture-focused sculptures by Ingrid Donat. For her first L.A. exhibition at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, she combines form and function with benches, couches and tables in a style that is simultaneously Art Nouveau, Art Deco and global. On view through May 29. 7070 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles. carpentersworkshopgallery.com
“Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation” at CAAM
The Ache Project march, San Francisco, Calif. 1990s. Papers, General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.
(Lisbet Tellefsen)
Intersectionality is on display at the California African American Museum with “Free and Queer,” a show that puts Black LGBTQ+ Californians at the center of the civil rights movement. With archival photographs, film and newspapers, it spotlights voices from the movement and unheard historical narratives. On view starting April 7. 600 State Drive, Los Angeles. caamuseum.org
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Late night has enough political humor already, says host stepping into Colbert’s slot : NPR’s Newsmakers
Byron Allen, the media mogul and former stand-up comedian, is gearing up for his latest venture: bringing his show Comics Unleashed to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
“I feel great. I feel amazing. You know, I tell everybody, I have been pursuing this for 51 years,” Allen said in a conversation with NPR’s Ailsa Chang in Culver City, California. He praised Colbert, calling him “an American treasure,” but said Comics Unleashed will steer clear of the political comedy Colbert was known for, breaking away from the typical late night format.
“Not everybody’s gonna love me,” he said. “But there is that one or two percent that would be like ‘hell yeah, I’m rolling with you’ and I learned that at an early age, and by the way, that simple lesson made me a billionaire.”
Allen’s 11:35 p.m. EST debut on Friday, May 22 comes after CBS’ contentious cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, despite its top ratings — a move that is widely viewed as political, given Colbert’s frequent criticism of President Trump and his administration. CBS has said the cancellation was “purely a financial decision,” and Allen insists no one at CBS, or its parent company Paramount, has set any limitations or boundaries for his show.
Allen sat down for an interview with NPR’s Newsmakers video podcast ahead of his debut episode.
He discussed his plans for Comics Unleashed in its new prime late night slot, why he thinks there’s still more than enough political comedy after the cancellation of Colbert, and why it’s important for Black Americans to own and produce media.
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Stephen Colbert Closes Out “Late Show”
Stephen Colbert signed off for the last time from “The Late Show” on Thursday. His final guest was Paul McCartney and together they performed the Beatles’ “Hello, Goodbye.”
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“Tonight is our final broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater.”
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