By ALI CUDBY
The other day I was watching TV and an ad jumped off the screen at me. It’s not a new ad, but the message is directly tied to something I’ve been talking a lot about recently. The ad was for Special K® but wasn’t actually about cereal. It was about jeans.
Well, not exactly about jeans. Let me explain…
As many lingerie professionals know, jeans, bras … Read More
When we were children, my grandmother would travel east from Ohio to visit us in NY staying several weeks in my brother’s bedroom. He moved in with me next door and both of us shared the bathroom with Sylvia. One of our favorite pastimes was to peak into the shower where her lingerie was hanging to dry. We would count the rows of hooks on her bra; 16 if I … Read More
In a multi billion dollar bridal business one can only imagine the versatility of ideas that wedding plans evoke. But certain traditions remain in tact: the wedding dress, the wedding vows, the wedding cake and the wedding night. Flora Nikrooz bridal lingerie continues to evolve, but certain pieces, in particular the Showstopper Collection, continue to be best selling styles, not only in the original white, black and blue but … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
One of the wonderful things about Cabo is the synthesis of light, water, and color. Every time I travel here, I over pack. Then I live in the same 2 sundresses and swimwear the entire time. No one dresses for anything. Bathing suits and cover ups are the wardrobe de riguer. Take this one by Freya Swim; the Penza Fusion soft cup plunge, halter bikini top and … Read More
I am back in my home in Mexico, roots down this time for several months. Forewarned about the destruction wrought in September by the category 4 hurricane that struck the Baha Sur, I was somewhat prepared for the damage to our house, but no one ever understands the ramifications of nature’s ire until they are dropped into the center of the storm. Cabo San Lucas looks like it has the … Read More
We are very pleased to present our newest Spotlight Partner, Blackspade®. This multifaceted brand, boasts a robust collection of underwear, loungewear and swimwear created for every member of the family. Designed, developed and produced in an eco-friendly state of the art Turkish factory in the luxurious fabrics for which this country is known, Blackspade® is now building its equity in the USA.
By Ali Cudby
Lingerie Fashion Week is a celebration of independent brands showcasing their perspectives for the press. There’s nothing like a fashion show to let designers tell the world what their brand represents via garments, styling and attitude.
For retailers, the runway shows are entertaining, but at the end of the day, only the product matters. When the goods arrive, there are no glitter-strewn models and carefully selected tunes. … Read More