by Layla L’obatti
What’s Old is New will be the theme of this column, and in many ways that is a recurring theme in life and design for me. Clothing has been made for many centuries, and my view on design is that we don’t often reinvent the wheel as often as we modernize it. The idea of vintage inspiring current trends is perhaps itself “vintage” or old news. The … Read More
Even though the Kriss Soonik Collection is not Indie new, it was a revelation for me when Laura Fitzpatrick, owner of Oh Baby Lingerie in Portland Oregon, insisted I review the line with her at Curve. This collection draws its inspiration from the super heroine persona: sexy, powerful and slightly defiant. Beautiful underpinnings and loungerie designed with a modern take set this brand apart projecting an artistic and feminine attitude. … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Classy New Brand Adds Interest To The Lingerie Market
Every time I traveled to Paris during my 
corporate working years, I would visit the Anne Fontaine store in order to add another style to my collection of these exquisitely tailored classic white shirts. They became an essential part of my everyday uniform. That is why I was drawn to the Elizabeth Daniel NY brand … Read More
By Libby Dowd
Toad Lillie introduced a new line of bridal lingerie inspired by French sweets at February’s Designer Showcase. The line includes four decadent sets all hand made in luxurious silk fabrics.
Bombé, a silk chiffon babydoll with “something blue” charmeuse bows and a matching charmeuse panty features French seaming and narrow rolled hems that create a romantic ripple effect.
Chantilly, a silk charmeuse and lace shelf bra, panty … Read More
by Margaret Shrum
Hands down, confidence is the sexiest accessory that a woman can wear. Being perfect is so passé….It’s time to celebrate what makes you as a woman unique and take it up a notch, even flaunt it! Have fun with your quirkiness, brag about how smart you really are, play up your natural born talents and boldly shout it out to the world. No apologies for you … Read More
by Ali Cudby
With retro silhouettes in high fashion, it’s not surprising that corsetry has made a comeback. Hourglass figures are accentuated in all the right places by the structure only a corset can bring. And yet all corsets are not created equal. I was fortunate enough to sit down with Madame Poupie Cadolle at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie, and she shed some light on the elements … Read More
Recently, I read an interesting article in Time Magazine about the artist, Damien Hirst. As a pioneer of the contemporary British Art movement, he is recognized for his controversial approach to modern art and his shocking subject matter. First and foremost, he is an expert at getting attention; he understands that the power of presentation reigns supreme. The article highlighted his series of Spot paintings, intricate grids of symmetrically arranged … Read More