I want to thank Kimberly Berger, owner of the Lions Lair in Islamorada, Florida for her in depth trend analysis of the Miami 2016 Swimwear Show, that took place July 18 – 21. Kim’s insight is particularly relevant because her robust swimwear business has expanded to include lingerie. The similarities (and differences) between these two profit centers has only added to her success. Of course her review is based on the 59 brands that she … Read More
Inspiration is everywhere: in the design details of a couture dress, on a staircase in Tehran or on a dessert at a wedding. It’s all about how your see it. These images from our Pinterest boards. And check out our Instagram page for more ideas.… Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER
Mid July brings the largest swimwear tradeshow in the world to Florida’s Miami Beach. The Swim Show is the official launch for over 2,500 of the industry’s leading lines. It is the unveiling of fashions to come for the upcoming year. The show lasts four days and is attended by over 3,000 buyers from across the world. I am one of those buyers.
This year’s show was my team’s most intense ever.
Ornella is also available in Black and Platine
For Fall, Empreinte plays with an infinite variety of blues: dark, bright, shiny, matt, plain, highlighted with touches of gold… Harmonious color palettes create a joyful and sophisticated seduction while sumptuous fabrics delicately embrace the female body and enhance feminine curves.
Grace is also available in Blush and Black
Which one will you succumb to: Grace and its seamless lace in the Abysse color, Misia and its … Read More
Pj Harlow has introduced a luscious line of stylish, sexy, delicious camis made from our signature satin! Enjoy these super soft satin camis paired with our Jolie Satin Pant, Jolie Satin Capri or Mikel Satin Boxer to make for a perfect lounge outfit! …or why not keep our silky smooth satin faille fabric on for a night on the town and rock any cami with a pair of jeans and a blazer for a fashionable … Read More
I had an interesting take I planned to use today in my blog about Bedhead Pajamas. It was all about how their prints never fail to conjure a memory of some meaningful moment. This is, in fact, exactly what occurred when I looked at the Royal Peacock cotton sateen pjs delivering this Fall. I recalled my visit to the Bronx Zoo last year with my toddler grandson. We were on our way to the monorail … Read More
I saw Lise Charmel’s current bridal collection several weeks ago in Paris. And as one would expect, it is exquisite. This acclaimed French atelier, renown for their handwork with beautiful Calais levers laces and delicate guipure, has always represented, to me, the luxury go to brand for wedding lingerie. Notice the incredibly detailed execution of the embroidery and lace. Now they have introduced a new collection, Dressing Floral which utilizes their expertise with guipure and … Read More