I met Sherry Blodgett at her stand at the Curve NY show several years ago and was captivated by her presentation of couture bridal accessories. Sherry Et Cie was founded in 1981 on the premise that to the discerning bride the details count. The concentration on her niche product has served her well as she has built a brand recognized as a go to label for bridal garters, lingerie accessories … Read More
Prima Donna
Several years ago, I had the privilege of visiting the Van De Velde headquarters in Belgium. Home base for the luxury Prima Donna and Marie Jo brands, it was a treat for me, as I was already personally familiar with the extraordinary fit virtues of the Prima Donna designs. Insight into the development of a fine bra is always a lesson in lingerie, even if one is well … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
Compliments of Krista’s Photography
The peonies are blooming and the hydrangeas will be coming out soon, two sure signs that we’re headed into another beautiful summer season here on Cape Cod! While cocktail parties, evenings at the beach and yacht clubs and weddings, weddings, and more weddings are filling our calendars here on the coast, closets are being turned over for the season too. The halters, open … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Vivienne Westwood
I discovered beautiful yet modern gifts for brides & the bridal party that everyone will enjoy! One of my favorite New York City lingerie designers, Melissa Franchi of Nevaeh Intimates, created special bridal pieces that she shared with me. The designer’s insight: “Weddings are moments that should be enjoyed together. With a passion for both vintage and modern aesthetics I am inspired to create captivating … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
From the moment I met Laura Mehlinger, creator of the hip Lola Haze™ Lingerie Collection, I knew she was going to make her business work. Maybe it’s her streetwise savvy stirred into her Harvard education and infused with a passion for lingerie design, but this was clearly a modern visionary with no fear of trying something new. Now she has fast tracked her collection into the … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Did you know that the original bridal trousseau originated in France? It was meant as part of the hope chest, an armoire to be filled with a variety of things that the bride would need to start a new life. Here in the USA, the tradition was translated into the Bridal Shower celebration, for which lingerie remains one of the most sought after gifts. No wonder some … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
It’s no secret I am a Samantha Chang fan. She has that rare mixture of an artist’s touch and business reality. When I saw her new Modern Vintage collection, I flashed back to my wedding when I was 22 and insisted on wearing a vintage peasant wedding dress. My very traditional mother did not fare well during the try on process. My taste was always eclectic leaning … Read More