This week I had a rendezvous with jury duty, having exhausted my excuses after three postponements. Like everyone else in the auditorium waiting for their name to be called, I didn’t want to be there. Armed with my laptop, kindle and snacks, I decided I could make it through. I figured I would never be chosen since the concept of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is difficult for me to … Read More
Some years ago, the CEO of Saks, a former colleague and retail mentor of mine, asked me how I might feel about changing my career direction to the designer runway universe. Feeling that I was much more suited to trolling street born trends, I told her that hi-fashion terrain didn’t exactly fit with my own merchant instincts. She was surprised, given my leaning towards creative ventures. At the time, I … Read More
One of the major pluses of social media is it’s ability to launch new talent directly to the public. Instagram is a visual goldmine. This week Alison showcases a new bespoke brand designed in the UK, Temper Lingerie. READ and SEE MORE… Read More
At the age of 22, I acquired my first dog, a pure white Samoyed Husky. He was quite a diversion from the wiener dogs that commandeered my household most of my childhood. Tarot (I guess you can guess where my head was in those days) was an unintended purchase. Accompanying a colleague who was looking for a pet, I became smitten by a 4 month old fluff ball whose energy … Read More
Last week, at the NYC Interfiliere, there was a great deal of continued talk about the Athleisure trend. It’s amazing how this apparel phenomenon has been integrated into the Intimate Apparel industry, crossing back and forth with ready-to-wear, often seamlessly. For lingerie retailers, the crossover requires thoughtful merchandising. The surge in bralette business, particularly as a layering piece, has helped to change the consumer’s orientation when purchasing leisure wear. The … Read More
In this week’s gallery, Alison takes a look at the Hollywood Glamour of yesteryear and its inspiration on some of today’s indie designer brands such as Emerald and Palm, Betty Blue’s Catherine D’Lish and Gilda and Pearl. READ AND SEE MORE… Read More
I am headed back to Cabo San Lucas in a few weeks where I basically live in my sports bras. It’s not that I forego exercise in New York; it’s just that working out is a side bar to my New York City market forays. In Mexico, I ride every morning, often followed by a yoga class. My afternoons tend to be devoted to writing. It’s a casual lifestyle where … Read More