Whenever I think of design perfection I think of my old friend and colleague Marcia Bayard with whom I worked for many years, first at Macy’s and later on at the Turkish based NAP, NY where we launched the Crabtree & Evelyn Sleepwear line together. Our symbiotic relationship consisted as me, the merchandiser challenging design viability and cost and Marcia, the designer whose vision often outreached the current trends. We … Read More
I was rummaging through my daughter’s dresser drawers recently when I happened upon a bralette whose touch was so creamy smooth that I picked it up and asked her if this was the sample we had discovered a few years ago when sample shopping in Paris. But she said no; that it was, in fact, from Splendid®. She’s a real Splendid® RTW fan, often lauding their amazing fabrics, … Read More
When I met Jane Woolrich some years ago, I was instantly drawn to her warmth, her vitality and particularly the sparkle in her eyes. I knew that I was in the presence of an enriched woman. Deeply passionate, Jane has always focused on productivity in lieu of publicity defining her character as well as her work ethic. Her lingerie designs are an excellent reflection of the trichotomy of the British … Read More
Sometimes I see lingerie that reminds me why I began this blog and the reason I opted to remain in this business many career years ago when I had the opportunity to move into other merchandising venues. It is because exquisite intimate designs are truly works of art. The cost is not the issue; the collector invests in the value the piece promises for the future. The creator changes the … Read More
Ensconced here in sunny Mexico, veteran north-easterner that I am, it is sometimes difficult for me to remember that the holidays are upon us. That’s not to say that there are no festivities, because of course there are. But one doesn’t really witness it from every direction quite like in North America. However, a sure fact is the transformation that occurs nightly in Cabo San Lucas as the town becomes … Read More
A few nights ago, I was coasting through the Netflix menu looking for an appropriate babysitter for my 21 month old grandson, Jude, when I happened upon an exquisite marine documentary, “Under the Sea”. Filmed for IMAX, the close up slow motion photography was mesmerizing. I was completely seduced. The collage of colors and shapes undulating beneath a shimmering light was exquisite. Even Jude was transfixed as we watched this … Read More
When I was a teenager, the preppy trend was huge and the hot item for the “cool” girls was the Lilly Pulitzer® shift dress made famous by the Oprah of the day, Jackie Kennedy. The 60’s were a trans-formative fashion era as the prissy 50’s relaxed into the audacious 70’s. Rebellious color combinations were emerging and the designer at its roots was Lilly Pulitzer®. Recognized for her free spirit, she … Read More