In our Swim Briefs column Kimberly Berger, owner of the Lions Lair Boutique in Ismarolada, Florida, highlights some of the trends she saw at Surf Expo. Beachwear designs often inspire lingerie, for example high necklines, unconstructed bodywear, floral embroidery and sheer insets. I thought you might want to take a look here.… Read More
In this week’s Audio Brief, Deedee and I discuss my experience recently at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie and the Interfiliere show. This podcast delves a bit more personally into my insights gleaned from attending these expositions. LISTEN HERE… Read More
This week Alison presents the incredible talents of Ellen von Unwerth in her photo campaign for the inimitable Chantal Thomass. READ and SEE more in the Gallery.… Read More
Today, Tina Wilson interprets the bodywear trend she saw at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie. Her amazing sketches and her personal designs can be seen in The Gallery. READ and SEE more here… Read More
Today is Valentine’s Day, a universal tribute to love. For me, it has been celebrated in 3 stages: childhood, youth and as an adult. Most of the journey was about giving and getting: heart shaped cards on white doilies gave way to candy, flowers and more. But it took 5 decades of living and 35 + years of marriage to finally define what a woman really loves; respect in the … Read More
This week Alison has selected niche brand Corporelle to showcase in our Gallery. Founded by Russian art critic Ksenia Rechenskaya and French artist Jacques Rousseaux and based on the concept of Feng Shui, this is a fascinating interpretation of Lingerie. READ and SEE more here… Read More
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I am just back from Paris and the semi-annual Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfiliѐre shows. Last week, I gave you an overview of what I believe to be the most important trends driving design in Intimate Apparel as we move forward into 2018. The critical story told at Interfiliѐre, best captured in the fairy-tale installation “Whisperings” paid homage to the lightness of lingerie. But wandering through the … Read More