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
A couple of weeks ago, my husband flew back to New York for some family business and found a package waiting for me at home. It was two bras from the LOU Lingerie Stripes collection: the spacer (32237) and the unlined moulded cup (42237), both members of the brand essentials. In any case, he decided to bring them here when he returned. I thought he was crazy, particularly because he … Read More
Every spring since Maggie Gillette launched her bridal brand, The Giving Bride, I find myself circling back to her collection. Maggie’s focus on this critical lingerie niche and her efforts to keep the line succinct, sophisticated, and tailored locally as well as dedicated to a charitable cause, are much of what the millennial woman seeks when she shops. . . READ and SEE more here… Read More