By ALISON CONNOLLY
As a fan of graphic art design and advertising, I experience such joy when I see the two smartly combined. It’s especially fun when I see the world of lingerie creatively revealed in this format. If you spend time on Pinterest like I do, you can discover thousands of inspiring works of graphic art that expertly speak volumes with just a nuance, an expression, or even a … Read More
I am in complete awe at how many weddings my son and daughter in law attended this summer. I could hardly get their attention as they flew from NY to Chicago, San Francisco, LA and various locales around the city. I don’t think I ever had that many friends. . . . .READ and SEE more here… Read More
I am in complete awe at how many weddings my son and daughter in law attended this summer. I could hardly get their attention as they flew from NY to Chicago, San Francisco, LA and various locales around the city. I don’t think I ever had that many friends. But judging by the party that they threw for their own marriage last year, I am not surprised. It was a … Read More
Often, in the language of lingerie, we reference ballet. This is an art defined by grace. In its classical state it is informed by tulle, pastels, softness and delicate lines. A ballerina’s movements are fluid, light, and almost effortless in perception. There is a sensual mirage on the stage. The audience never sees what lies beneath the dancer’s pursuit of perfection. Simple elegance is highly complex. The extraordinary work, constant … Read More
This week’s Gallery is a exposé of the provocative French Lingerie brand, Les Jupons de Tess. Revealed here; the sensual essence of the Spring 2017 collection. READ and SEE more… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Les Jupons de Tess is what we consider a “boutique label”, meaning it’s a luxury product intended for someone with discriminating taste. More specifically, it is a sensual lingerie brand with a refinement and sophistication that is meant to evoke18th-Century style. That being said, the use of ruffles and ribbons (that were associated with fashions of that time) are a constant in each collection. This … Read More
In NYC yesterday, while waiting for a latte at an edgy coffee shop on Madison Avenue, I started to contemplate why I was feeling upbeat about spending $4.50 on a cup of coffee. The answer is really simple: in the scheme of things, it’s really the small luxuries in life that can alter perspective. This city is full of them; little treats that are singularly expensive but really worth the … Read More