It’s no secret that the written word is my friend. Reading a great book is inspirational, but I must admit that the level of social noise to which we now have access, can often dislodge my literary goals. Some years ago, my husband urged me to read Charles Dickens whom he declared to be one of the greatest writers of all time. Since we are on opposite poles when it … Read More
The purest form of Fashion Art is that of the Couture Designer. Lingerie is exactly the same. The artist creates one of a kind prototypes from which he or she develops made to measure garments. The customer is the muse and there are no limitations on handwork. This week in our Gallery, Alison presents the exquisite lingerie conceived by Cristina Aielli and made in Italy. READ and SEE more here. … Read More
Tuesday evening I attended a presentation by Lectra in which they provided insight into the universe of 3D imagery, particularly in the world of apparel. The recent Manus and Machina exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed just how far this technology has come. So did my dentist last week, when he scanned my teeth to take a 3D image of the impression for the lab creating a crown. … Read More
I have often been asked how a student of Art History became a merchant. I think that sometimes we choose our careers and sometimes our careers choose us. Happenstance and curiosity are often part of the formula. When I graduated from college, I thought that I would become a museum curator. The idea of assembling a presentation that could frame a time in our culture through the vision of others … Read More
Today, our Gallery introduces NYC based Margarita “Mermaid” and her quizzical collection of swimwear inspired by seashells, starfish, sparkles and all things mermaid. READ and SEE more here… Read More
My Daughters
Yesterday, after reading several articles about the shifting attitudes of the younger generations, I asked my two 30 something daughters two questions: How would you define a sexy woman and what do you think reflects sexy underwear? The response to question #1: a career woman in a classy pantsuit and white shirt, perhaps a mother, whose attitude reflects confidence, competence and fun. To question #2, they said: underwear … Read More
I must confess that the only reason I sought out the FOXERS™ booth at Curve NY was to honor a promise I had made to a colleague of mine. It’s good to keep a promise, because the repercussions are so often worth the effort. The moment I saw their stand, backed by a cornucopia of kicky, colorful underwear replete with eclectic fabric mixes and cool details alien to this … Read More