My first known encounter with Katie Roger’s artwork was at the Curve Lingerie show last February when I stopped by the Bedhead Pajamas booth to see what was new. I am always anxious to learn how Renee Claire (CEO and designer) has transformed a basic, luxury cotton pajama into a conversational icon. Her spring 2016 “Belle of the Ball” collection is a classic example of Renee’s intuitive eye for sophisticated … Read More
I was only 20 years old when my sister was married at the Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan, but the litany of details that earmarked the occasion absolutely drove me crazy at the time. The piѐce de resistance was when my mother asked me to pick up the monogrammed dinner mints the day before. Upon opening the box, two of them were smudged and I was commissioned to return to the … Read More
Way back in olden times when I was in high school, the art department put on an annual stage show followed by an exhibition of the students’ work in the gymnasium. One year, an entire wall was filled with fashion illustrations, so charismatic that the audience was stunned. The work was an elegant rendition of the female form, never deviating from the acknowledgement of a woman’s curves. The artist would … Read More
We are one month away from Father’s Day and even though I planned to post this blog closer to the mark, I am chomping at the bit to get this message out. I’ve been watching the men’s underwear market from a distance for several years now trying to figure out the best positioning for a commodity that has retail potential in a woman’s lingerie store; after all, most men’s clothes … Read More
Today we went to the INM office in Cabo San Lucas to drop off our Immigration application for permanent residency. After 4 return trips plus two stops at the bank, we might almost be at the finish line. I would like to say that everything is easy in Mexico, but nothing here is black and white. The only difference when dealing with government agencies is that after living here a … Read More
This week Alison Connolly introduces the artistic hand of French born designer Camille Roucher. Her work showcases her extraordinary hand as she combines precious trims with lace forming a unique statement worthy of any lingerie gallery. READ MORE… Read More
Just over 3 years ago, I wrote a blog entitled “Season of Hope” that reflected my expectations about the Le Mystѐre brand as it began its transformation back into a key market player in the Foundations Industry. Its rich heritage had not prevented a slow leak in their fan base as production and design issues played havoc on their infrastructure. But, luckily the new team of seasoned pros that took … Read More