I’ve been doing a lot of writing lately about the surge in curvy and plus size intimates, and I will continue this trend, because frankly, a great deal of the innovation in the market is surfacing from this venue. But today, I want to focus on another consumer need, currently neglected by the fast volume business predators unwilling to nurture and savor a very important niche in the Lingerie business, the small busted woman. What … Read More
I always thought my daughters might want to be married in a Betsey Johnson dress, obsessed as they were as teenagers with her clothes. Not sure that would be their wedding attire choice today, but I have no doubt that a bridal shower themed by Betsey would be very interesting. Imagine a pink afternoon tea party decked in flowers, balloons and any shower gift of Betsey Johnson’s Lingerie. Creative fantasy abounds. She might almost … Read More
I am researching an article now for the July issue of Creations Magazine. The theme: the rising tide of the Curvy market and the potential of the emerging Plus size category in Intimate Apparel. The subject choice is close to my heart, but more about that later. What lassoed my attention is the constant noise in the media. Unafraid to say anything that comes to mind, the conversation about what makes a woman attractive … Read More
Diving is a big sport down here in Cabo San Lucas. I for one, have a whole hearted respect for the ocean, but going down that deep searching for the unknown evokes a feeling somewhat like the worry I had as a child, afraid to look under the bed after dark. Snorkeling is about as far under as I intend to go. True the rewards can be spellbinding, but I am staying near the surface. … Read More
I met Tina McMillen almost 5 years ago, right at the height of the recession. She had started a business in “retirement” that had, to her complete surprise exploded from the onset. Shipping feverishly from her garage, she embarked on an entirely new career with her PJ Harlow brand. We hit it off, two women at a certain life crossroads, interested in beauty, comfort and simplifying our lives and finding a way to relax. (The … Read More
Having a conversation last week with my daughter on what makes art truly art, we disagreed on a major point: Does a work need to be museum worthy to be recognized as Art? She (and I admit, sometimes I do too) believes that the commercial aspect of the field has re-directed the focus and the quality of what collectors value. I think that if a piece of work brings the viewer pleasure and initiates an … Read More
Today, Empreinte Lingerie joins our Spotlight Partnership, a very special moment for me. I know, first hand, that these intimates are the answer to every large cup woman’s fashion dreams. From the very first time I tried the iconic Melody molded lace cup bra, I was enthralled. Worth every penny from design to engineering, Empreinte bras are an investment in self esteem. The brand, a powerhouse presence globally, has made huge inroads into the US … Read More