As everywhere else, fashion news this month was dominated by reportage about the global COVID-19 pandemic.

• Both the Met Gala and the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards have been postponed amidst Coronavirus concerns.
• Here’s an overview of fashion and beauty brands that are manufacturing products to help prevent and cope with the spread of COVID-19.
• Fashionista is also keeping a running list of fashion and beauty retailers that are temporarily closing their physical storefronts, and how this affects their employees.
• Laura Ashley is permanently closing 70 stores following a damaging blow to its business from the Coronavirus pandemic. 
• 18 beauty brands giving back in support of Coronavirus relief.
• Anna Wintour and Tom Ford are setting up a fundraising initiative called “A Common Thread,” to provide relief to US fashion businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.
• Refinery29 reports that the Coronavirus will change the nail industry as we know it.

We at YLF hope you are staying safe and healthy.