L.A. fashion designers open their doors

L.A. fashion designer Kevan Hall is at his studio in Los Angeles fitting client Jenny Jones.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Kevan Hall’s client Jenny Jones tries on another one of his dresses.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Client Jenny Jones in a long Kevan Hall gown.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Designer Corinne Grassini, of Society for Rational Dress, has opened her showroom as a retail space. She uses stock fabric leftovers to create one-of-a-kind pieces.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Designer Corinne Grassini helps client Tulasi Flores try on her designs at her Los Angeles studio.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Corinne Grassini’s client Tulasi Flores tries on Grassini’s designs with the help of friend Carolina Crespo, right.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Corinne Grassini helps client Danielle Pollack try on a dress of her design.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Grassini’s clients Katie Buckner, left, and Brie Welch browse the designer’s outfits at her showroom.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Grassini’s clients Kelsey Adams, left, Brie Welch and Katie Buckner try on the designer’s outfits.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)