I am leaving today for Paris. I will be attending the Salon De Lingerie and Interfilѐre semiannual shows where I will be ensconced daily in beautiful lingerie, innovative fabrics and fashion direction. It’s a heavy dose of inspiration. Packing for this trip is always a challenge: weather, events, long days on my feet (ie: comfort), and the flight (more comfort). What to wear pales for me in the face of … Read More
I have been reading a great deal lately about generational profiles. Right now, the conversation is all about the Millennials; born and raised in a hi-tech culture, unfamiliar with the social shifts that formed their elders and not yet privy to the changes that will shape the future of their own descendants. For me, a baby boomer, growing up in the 60’s and beginning a career in the 70’s, fashion … Read More
I am back in the Northeast. Paris and Curve beckon. It’s cold. Snow is forecast for NY for the first time this winter and a blanket of grey hovers heavily over the entire stratosphere. It’s a far cry from Cabo San Lucas, but I don’t mind. Priorities shift. Energy accelerates (how could it not in New York City). And, best of all, my grandson, the new love of my life, … Read More
I know many passionate Lingerie lovers, and perhaps it has been my personal relationship with Jacalyn Bennett and her company Bennett and Company that has influenced my perspective. I worked for Jacalyn for several years and had the privilege of having first hand insight into her design world. She is a bounty of many attributes, but her vintage intimates collection and her beautiful hand with silk bridal pieces capture the … Read More
It’s no secret that I have great respect for the Dita Von Teese lingerie brand. Some time ago, I wrote a post explaining why. So, I am thrilled that Dita has been named as the hostess of this year’s Femmy Awards to be held February 2 at Ciprani’s in NYC. I do not think that my colleagues on the Underfashion Club board could have found a more fitting woman … Read More
We are thrilled to introduce our newest Spotlight Partner, Van De Velde, proprietors of the esteemed PrimaDonna, Marie Jo and Andres Sarda brands. Having personally and professionally experienced the virtues of this company’s products as well as their supreme development and production process, I believe that Van De Velde is right in sync with the Lingerie Brief’s mission! READ MORE… Read More
Several weeks ago, in a conversation with François Pomѐs, editor in chief of Creations Magazine, we began a discussion about the emerging bralette trend in fashion. This category has often eluded me as I am personally focused on bras that satisfy a bigger cup woman. Professionally speaking, the non-wire, easy comfort bralette has always mattered, but truthfully, it stayed parked in the small busted lane. It was never a major … Read More