We seldom think of the lingerie industry as a microcosm of the fashion world or of society in general. But in France, at least, it’s both.
A recent poll showed that 91% of French women and 83% of men believe that lingerie is an important part of life and l’amour. But who knew that spirit would spill over into the historic election that returned the Socialists under … Read More
by Richard Vincente
A year ago, a Toronto family made international headlines for their decision to not reveal the gender of their new baby to anyone outside the immediate family — in effect, raising a ‘genderless’ child.
It wasn’t a publicity stunt or provocation. The parents were highly educated and caring people who simply wanted their child to develop (at least in its early … Read More
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by Richard Vincente
The picture above is believed to be the only nude photo of the late screen star Elizabeth Taylor, and you were never meant to see it.
Shot by a friend in 1956 when she was 24, the picture was an intimate engagement gift from Liz to her third husband, Mike Todd. When Todd died in a plane … Read More
by Libby Dowd
Wedding gowns are traditionally white, but lately color has been making its way down the runway—and the aisle. From the neutral blush colors that are appearing in virtually every designer’s collection to Vera Wang’s shocking black gown, color is coming on strong. So why should bridal lingerie stay all white?
In Bloom by Jonquil is introducing its new line of intimates for summer deliveries. These styles mix … Read More
Ideas and inspiration can surface anywhere and I believe in giving credit where credit is due. Last week, I visited the Victoria Secret store at The Grove in Los Angeles and I was impressed. The store is a virtual candyland of color and a delicious invitation to shop for pretty little things.
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
