Designer Watch

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Los Angeles Times Magazine recently profiled designer Raquel Allegra, who got her first big break back in 2006 by turning L.A. County Jail tees into stylish shirts. Fun fact: the LA-based talent is engaged to Lady Gaga's music video producer, Steven Johnson. [LAT]