For the 40 + years since I began my career, I have lived by the credo that communication is the key to success and that relationships matter. In business this philosophy is, in my opinion, the formula for longevity. Last week I attended the 4oth birthday celebration for Hanky Panky at the West Edge on the Highline in NYC. The party was given by partners Gale Epstein and Lida Orzeck … Read More
It’s peak swim season. The Miami swimshow is happening as I write. So how appropriate that Alison chose to feature swim designer Louis Réard this week in our Gallery. Réard, the inventor of the “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Bikini” during WWII, is having coming back as his iconic brand makes an entrance for the 2017 market. SEE and READ more HERE… Read More
Today on Audio Briefs, Deedee interviews model Katrina Eugenia. Katrina shares what inspires and makes her photos so unique, why she is a muse to top photographers and her funny stories about being a neighbor to a super model. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE PODCAST HERE… Read More
My daughter Kate never intended to become a figure skating coach. She attended top academic colleges in the Northeast, eventually receiving her MFA (Master of Fine Arts). Her dream was a career in art. Skating was her passion. But life happens and a melting job market led her to an ice rink. She stayed because she’s good at it, despite the fact that some question the purpose of her academic … Read More
This 25 year old Romanian company, a global Lingerie and Swimwear force has only recently dipped its toes into the North American market. Well known in the industry for its excellent quality, beautiful fabrics and premium trims, the swim collections have expanded from the tried and true Jolidon assortments to include new channels Cruise, Clandestine and Joliform. And of course, there is Prelude; in case you want a bit of … Read More
This week. Tina’s blog discusses and illustrates the impact of summer fashion on the Lingerie Industry. The increase in bare shoulders and bare backs along with the preponderance of white apparel creates a gorgeous backdrop for elegant intimates that are not afraid to be seen. READ and SEE more here… Read More
The NY Spring 18 Lingerie Market is imminent. We are currently enmeshed in industry trade shows: Mode City, Miami Swim, Curve just to name a few. I go to the shows with great expectations. Are there any creative product ideas with real potential momentum? Usually they emerge from entrepreneurial visionaries: women like Marlies Dekkers. Some years ago, Marlies brought strappy lingerie to the mainstream, by taking a then radical … Read More