Swiss Textiles

Haute couture textiles from Switzerland’s St. Gallen region will be on display at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Museum & Galleries in downtown Los Angeles beginning May 26. The “Textile St. Gallen: History, High-Tech and Haute Couture” exhibit will cover the development of the region’s textile industry and highlight examples of the area’s expertise in linen and embroidery. Kanton St. Gallen, Pro Helvetia Arts Council of Switzerland, Swiss Textiles and IHK Industrie und Handelskammer are sponsoring the exhibition, which will run through July 1. For more information, call (213) 624-1200.