By Ali Cudby
Innovation comes in many guises, and in this column we’ll take a look at some “cheeky” new approaches to undies. In this case, the focus is not so much on the garments, but rather their distribution mechanisms.
Empowered By You
The Empowered By You panty is a new luxury brand that contributes a percentage of all profits to the Seven Bar Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation … Read More
By Jacalyn Bennett
The most important aspect of being an inspired lingerie designer is in the knowing that your heart’s creative intention is to accomplish beauty for the highest good of all beings.
I set out to build factories where setting the highest working standards for our sewers and factory workers was at the forefront of my motivation as a lingerie designer.
As lingerie is the closet garment next to … Read More
Where else but in NYC could I find this crazy angel flitting around Greeley Square Park while playing her silent flute. Of course I had to take her picture. Not in the least bit put off, she actually came forward and kissed me on the cheek. And I, the incredulous New Yorker, could not decide whether to smile or run away quickly to wash my face. First, is this encounter … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
The concept of color choice in a woman’s wardrobe has really peaked my interest recently. For some reason I have had a slew of customers come into the shop in recent weeks holding “Color Season” cards searching for Intimates that would work well with their complexions. This idea was popular in apparel back in the 80’s when women would have their “Season” read based on their actual … Read More
By Marina Rybak
THE LEGACY OF RUDI GERNREICH
Rudi Gernreich’s label may be heading for a comeback and his designs are at the heart of the exhibit at the Savannah College of Art and Design through October 7th. “The Total Look” pays a tribute to the artistic partnership during the 60’s and 70’s era between the designer, his muse Peggy Moffitt, and the photographer William Claxton.
The mesmerizing … Read More
By Cristina Casiano-King
Unique tights are in abundance this season with the new fall collection from Jonathan Aston. They have inspired interesting spins on their typical back seamed tights-incorporating leaves this Fall. This follows a tradition that in the past have seen many a unique design climbing up the back of legs on women around the world. In the past years everything from cards suits to buttons have been featured.… Read More
The slight shift in the weather this week had me thinking. I used to go to France every September to shop the stores and attend the fabric shows. Mandatory on my agenda was a trip to the Marché Aux Puces, the celebratory Paris flea market, where inspiration can jump out from the rambling assemblage of eccentric, elegant and engaging shops. This shopping mecca is a crossroads of art, steeped in … Read More