Fleur’t & Fleur’t with Me
This weekend I will be crossing the perennial bridge between New York and my home in Cabo. The experience is always the same, no matter in which direction I am traveling. Ensconced in my routine here in the northeast, I feel removed from my Mexican lifestyle. And even though it will be nice to escape the winter weather, it also means missing work events and … Read More
This week’s featured designer, Suzy Black, was showing her line at The Lingerie Select recently held in NYC. I missed out on speaking directly to her, because frankly, she was busy the entire time I was present. I am so glad that Alison chose to showcase her this week in our Gallery. READ and SEE more here.… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It happens to be International Women’s Day as I write this post, and somehow seems incredibly appropriate that I am writing about the brand Suzy Black. The founder of this lingerie label (Diondra Julian) refers to herself as a “Chief Panty Enthusiast, Designer, Wife, Mom and Reveler” so I can’t help but think that she is precisely the type of woman we are celebrating today. This … Read More
I had another story intended for today, but who knew I would be called to emergency grandma duty just when I was about to sit down and write. I know it’s hard to believe, but keeping these posts “brief” is not as easy as it looks. It actually requires on point word carving and a modicum of product research to deliver a message succinctly. That means more time than I … Read More
Fleur’t & UGG
I just attended 3 solid days at the NY Curve show having recently returned from the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie. As a result I find that the comparison between these two expositions is inevitable. Paris attracts an international audience and is a bigger platform. But Curve speaks to a North American market. Therein lays the difference. As a merchant, I study trends, but I am … Read More
When it comes to showstopping glamour, Amoralle fits the bill perfectly. This week, in her column, Alison features the extraordinary opulence of this 10 year old brand. READ and SEE more here.… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
If there’s a lingerie brand that understands opulence, it’s Amoralle. Sweeping gowns, oversized bows, silk, tulle and lace combinations…it’s all there. The campaign images for this brand are equally lush, with dramatic landscapes, even more dramatic hair and an abundance of flowers; there’s no holding back. I’ve followed this brand for several years (for so long, that I remember it used to go by a different … Read More