Today, Deedee brings you her exclusive podcast with Katia Charle, lead designer at Simone Perele. Katia brings her personal insight into the complexities and joys of lingerie design, particularly on a luxury level. Listen Here… Read More
Traveling back to NY from Cabo puts a bit of wrench in my writing schedule. So, today, I decided to share some of my photos, most taken by me on Medano Beach. Swimwear stores are as prevalent in Cabo as nail salons are in New York. It’s lifestyle clothing here. I am always amazed at the beachwear options and the potential of this business. Too bad the there is such … Read More
I’m leaving Mexico this week, returning to NY, my kids and the market. Two very distinct Cabo scenes have come to mind in the past few days, probably because of my effort to actually go out for dinner and to the beach before I leave. One of these spectacles is the number of wedding events that take place here and the other is the fascinating dichotomy of swimwear peppering the … Read More
To truly understand what makes couture lingerie an art form, one must see, close up, the intricacies of workmanship. Today, in our Gallery, Alison reveals the extraordinary hand of newcomer Georgina Lily Rouse, and her amazing talent as she prepares to launch her debut collection, Lily Rouse London. READ and SEE more here… Read More
I know that espousing about a man’s needs is counter intuitive in our quest, as lingerie aficionados, to promulgate the philosophy of woman’s lingerie. But, once in a while accepted credos need to be challenged. That’s why, despite the retailer’s constant quest to control inventory, I must make a case for buying Saxx Underwear; this time their award winning kinetic running shorts. I have already reported in prior Saxx … Read More
There are wonderful advantages to living in Mexico, but negotiating the idiosyncrasies of a foreign culture is not one of them. As an American, I am used to easy access to skilled labor, state of the art supplies, and respected schedules. But the Mexican wish to always please despite the reality at hand actually can interfere with achieving desired results. In fact, my “gringo” friends and I have created an … Read More
This week, Alison features iolé , a new luxury lingerie label from Melbourne, Australia that specializes in creating pieces that are ethically-conscious and environmentally-friendly. It’s a brand that you might say specializes in “slow fashion”, which means its designs are not dictated by trends but rather by classic looks that will never go out of style READ and SEE More in our Gallery… Read More