Beyond the wedding dress itself, Simone Pérѐle has recognized an enormous merchandising opportunity at their fingertips. So, we thought we would give a little highlight of their Spring 17 lingerie from “yes, I will marry you until “I do” READ and SEE more here… Read More
Morgan Lane has been on our radar for several seasons now. Alison is highlighting this New York City designer this week in our Gallery. Her styles and vision reminds her of the fashion influence of Coachella. READ and SEE more here… Read More
It’s probably no secret that I love writing and I only wish that I had the talent to produce a tome, so stunning in its prose, thoughtful in its production and brilliant in its message that the reader might not be able to put it down. There have been certain books that I’ve read throughout my life achieving this objective, provoking deeper insight than the obvious, creating clarity where there … Read More
I guess by now anyone of you who has the slightest relationship with social media and the internet knows that April the giraffe gave birth to her baby this past weekend. Me, I have been on this story since the end of March, waiting (like the other 6 million followers) rather impatiently for the big event. After Shirley got me hooked on the live feed, I found myself checking the … Read More
When it comes to the essence of luxury lingerie, no one does it quite like Carine Gilson. Every time I am in Paris I make a point of seeing her exquisite designs, particularly the lace appointed pieces. Today, in our Gallery, Alison features this extraordinary designer. READ and SEE more here… Read More
I am so happy that LOU Lingerie is back on board with their heritage design inspiration. Now, for Spring 2017, they are launching luxury swimwear. I have chosen to anchor their collection with a visual metaphor. Nothing says nautical quite like stripes. READ and SEE more here… Read More
I had a very Hamiltonian weekend. First, I finished reading Ron Chernow’s biography of this extraordinary man. Then, I listened to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for the Broadway hit show. Unfortunately, I haven’t seen it yet. At $900 a ticket I will have to pass. But it doesn’t matter. Being submerged in Alexander Hamilton’s story was an intellectual and creative privilege. Born without an “American” pedigree into an impoverished life, this … Read More