By the time you are reading this, Thanksgiving will be done. It’s Black Friday, the traditional holiday send-off that has, in recent years, evolved into mayhem; questionable deals leaking into a sacred American celebration. I am in Mexico, where this day is not part of the general atmosphere and even Christmas in this Catholic country is less commercial. Black Friday for me, this year, is the anticipation of Hurricane Sandra, … Read More
Technology has steered the tides of change in the marketplace ever since the invention of the wheel. We can claim that the speed of light movement being witnessed today in the growth of telecommunications trumps history, and maybe so. But pioneers in science and art have always had life altering impact on the cultural status quo, even as they are constantly challenged by last year’s perspective. In the Lingerie trade, … Read More
Else Lingerie the creative inspiration of designer and founder Ela Onur. Beautifully crafted in her Istanbul studio, these pieces are luxury accessories worthy of any wedding memory. SEE MORE … Read More
Weddings can be sophisticated or sweet, sexy or demure; but it’s the precious moments that capture the memories. Each piece of the Else Lingerie bridal collection could be a keepsake for a remembrance of a special day. Available in sizes S-XL and 30-36, A-DD cups, this luxury lingerie, handcrafted in Istanbul is exquisite in white and pretty in pink.
One of my favorite books is the 1997 historical novel by Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain. The tale, as often been compared to Homer’s, The Odyssey as it tracks the journey of Inman, a Confederate soldier as he walks for months returning to the love of his life. Just as Homer spends 10 years travelling back to Ithaca, both characters, evolve into heroes as they rebuild themselves overcoming multiple obstacles on … Read More
Struck by the legacy of Gustav Klimt’s gold leaf mosaic paintings, this week in our Gallery, we show how gold impacts art and lingerie. SEE MORE… Read More
The other night, I watched the Netflix movie, “Woman In Gold” , the story of Maria Altmann’s late life struggle to recover the Gustav Klimt painting that was rightfully her family’s property. The portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer had been stolen by the Nazis during WWII along with many other valuables. Klimts elegant use of gold leaf, most widely recognized in this brilliant mosaic was the highlight of his golden … Read More