Tuesday evening I attended the 2015 Femmy Awards, the Lingerie industry’s marquis event. Presented annually by the Underfashion Club, whose entire mission is to raise scholarship money for aspiring FIT Intimate Apparel students, this party is a class act. Expertly and elegantly orchestrated with top of the line florists, musicians and caterers, the entire production always promises an evening of glamour and sophistication. For a few hours we all dress up, socialize with friends … Read More
A little gem of a brand discovered in Paris, Tallulah Love is a five year old English line whose kitschy edge is the modicum of British design. In particular, I fell in love with these terrific gift boxes that anchor the collection. Perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any other gift giving time) they are a good representation of creator Michelle Taylor’s personal touch. The panties, or should I say Knickers, are available in XS … Read More
Lingerie is to me a way of lifting women up. It is, if handled with class, the mystique that infiltrates our wardrobes, a voyage to femininity and self-esteem. It was rainy and grey in Paris this past week, typical January weather, and perhaps it affected my perception that the city had lost come of its luster. I try to leave my politics out of this column but in the wake of recent current events, it … Read More
The final day of the Lingerie Show here in Paris and oh, what a pity, I discovered early in the morning that I would be held over here for at least one extra day. Too bad about the snowstorm blitzing the Northeastern USA. My plane is not taking me to New York Tuesday morning. What a burden to deal with: 24 more hours to shop the stores and eat croissants that are really fresh. I … Read More
There is so much happening at the Salon International de La Lingerie and today was as chock-full of information as yesterday. Had coffee with Claire Chambers from Journelle (NYC), bumped into the team from SOL Lingerie (Denver) at Empreinte and met Jenette Goldstein from Jenette Bras (California) at Simone Perele. It’s a great place to catch up. Creations Lingerie‘s photo op with a sexy Gregg Homme model was a big hit! Watch for the … Read More
Color trends shown at Interfiliere forum
Day 1 of the Salon International de la Lingerie show in Paris and there was a lot to see. This year I decided to cover it differently and made a point to walk the whole show, touch base with key vendors, shop the Interfiliere fabric forums, attend the Concepts Paris trend seminars and catch the runway show. I took a slew of photos and am in the process of … Read More
Maybe it’s because I wasn’t brain dead from jet lag today, but my intimate shopping experience produced a much better product reference than yesterday’s run through. Personally, I think it’s because I went to Le Bon Marché, still in my opinion, the most cohesive presentation of Lingerie in Paris. The store, modern and sophisticated, is very “French”. Although they were very busy, particularly the Lingerie department, one never feels overwhelmed by the crowd.
Shorty pajama … Read More