By ELLEN LEWIS

I love leggings. Even when they were not the item du jour, I wore leggings in lieu of jeans. I am not surprised that they have emerged in the current fashion environment as a major trend. Even as I read of their newfound popularity in The New York Times Home section last week, I had planned on highlighting Commando’s ‘command’ on them.  Commando was a pioneer in the category long before they surged at retail.  Personally, I have owned the faux leather version for several years.… ...Read more

By ELLEN LEWIS

If you’ve ever watched Shark Tank, where savvy entrepreneurs pitch their products to financial professionals dreaming of investment in their nascent companies, you will love the Curve Pitch Off event, airing at 6 PM EST, Tuesday 11/17 on Curve Connect.

10 judges (me included) will review 8 brand presentations to determine the Best New Designer and awards will be made. Sorry, no millionaire investments on the horizon, but prizes will be awarded.

Here’s how it works: Each designer will present a 4-minute video of their product and have 30 seconds to answer judges’ questions.… ...Read more

By ELLEN LEWIS

Going somewhere? Possibly but highly doubtful in this new world order. Today, home is not only where the heart is. Its also where we are cocooning while we wait for Covid’s impact on our lives to dissipate . Comfort is foremost. Easy wardrobes that segue effortlessly from bed to computer, even to the grocery store are our ‘fashion priorities”

PJ Salvage staked a claim in the 24/7 loungewear channel long before this pandemic smothered the ready to wear business.… ...Read more

By ELLEN LEWIS

The world is pivoting, change is in the air and the holidays are coming. Time to celebrate probabilities, possibilities, and positivity. No one does that quite like Hanky Panky and their never-ending fiesta (I am in Mexico) of color.

I always enjoy highlighting Hanky Panky’s prints, how they flow and interface so expertly, a merchandiser’s dream. But this season it’s the mélange of playful packaging that caught my eye; a pinata (Mexico again) of gifting options that affirm the Hanky Panky character perfectly.… ...Read more