They say we are under a heat dome here in the USA. To me, it feels pretty much like a typical July heat wave in NYC. My dilemma, at the moment, is this blog. For several weeks, I’ve been chomping at the bit to preview Montelle Intimates new Body Bliss collection delivering shortly; but personal missives that inspire product revelation about a fabulous new warm wear line are not easily … Read More
Today, our esteemed colleague, Kimberly Berger gives a first hand account of the Miami Swimshow which she attended for four full days last week in Florida. Despite her packed schedule, she found time to take these images and send me her thoughts. Kimberly’s take on the show is a personal perspective, obviously geared towards her retail history in the highly successful swim shop, Lions Lair, that she opened in … Read More
When photography, lifestyle and design merge, the result can elevate product to a higher dimension. The beautiful work of UK lingerie and swimwear designer Hadley Smythe is elegantly profiled on her website. Alison’s discovery of this retro influenced merchandise on instagram proves just how powerful social media can be. READ and SEE more… Read More
Five years ago when the shapewear business was barreling down the wholesale lingerie highway, I wrote an article for The Best of Intima magazine profiling the phenomenon. Two years later we updated our take on this direction. Today, I can say “Only the Best Survive”. Like any hot trend that explodes quickly, the implosion of those who do not understand the legacy of the category is imminent. Shapewear, in particular, … Read More
It’s really hot outside. Today, New York is pushing 100 degrees. I am thinking that the Cloisters in upper Manhattan might be a good place to be in this oppressive weather. I was driving past the Fort Tyron exit and it occurred to me that this museum wrought in the medieval architectural style of a European abbey might just be a way to escape, not only the heat, but the … Read More
This week Alison continues her search for new lingerie design talent bringing us the glamorous work of Lisa Nicole Harbottle created for luxury brand Lola Devlin. If you remember the iconic song “Whatever Lola Wants” , you will understand everything this brand espouses. READ and SEE more here… Read More
Just back from Cabo San Lucas where I reside for long stretches of time, I have a new found interest in the beachwear business. The mall alone has more swimwear stores than apparel choices. My observation though, is the lack of selection for women who don’t have classic tank and bikini bodies. Enter Curvy Kate (not in Cabo yet) and a solution to this dilemma reinforced in 2017 by their … Read More