This heat wave that has hit the Paris streets is unbelievable, but unlike the USA, nothing is air conditioned, including the Mode City Convention center where they handed out fans as we entered. I have to say that the extreme heat was not conducive to creative thought but I did manage to glean some useful direction.
Foah and Lenny Niemeyer
The Concepts Paris seminar was as informative as usual citing … Read More
With the thermometer hovering close to 100 degrees, the overwhelming theme in Paris this weekend is the weather and keeping cool. Couple the heat with the fact that the entire city just went on sale, and it’s not that easy to come up with any inspirational trends.
There are almost no new collections in the stores, but I did manage to see a few sprouts of emerging fall color, mainly … Read More
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Salon International de la Lingerie et du Swimwear Mode City… Read More
Last week the Supreme Court finally showed its stuff and proved that our Constitution is really “of the people, by the people and for the people”. I was beginning to wonder. In America, there is often dissidence, shocking opinions, troubled waters. Yet, when bold moves are made to change the course of history, we can revel in the fact that this system still works. If you have traveled anywhere else … Read More
Another Day At Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas
I guess it’s no secret that I have been in Cabo San Lucas for the past 3 months, living and working in the home we built here several years ago, when we thought retirement was on the horizon. Oh well, best laid plans. . . The next few days will be a big transition as I head back East to prepare … Read More
In the nascent days of my retail career, I had a brilliant mentor who guided me through my basic training. I credit much of my success as a merchant to his vision and expectations. One lesson that has never left me, particularly as I rose to management positions, is that excellence in merchandising depended on a combination of Picasso and Einstein. One needed vision as well as sterling analytical skills. … Read More
The Art Nouveau movement was unique. It’s influence permeated every aspect of contemporary culture in its day: architecture, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, furniature, lighting, graphics; just to name a few. Combining flowing designs with organic forms and geometric contours, this prolific period changed the face of art history. Seeking to elevate decorative art to fine design, excellence in workmanship was a priority. It was a visual gamechanger and became the … Read More