This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Arielle Shapiro wins the prestigious CFDA award for Lingerie
The first time I saw the ARI DEIN line at Journelle in NYC, I had a feeling that a new design star was on the horizon. Apparently, my intuition was correct, because Arielle Shapiro, the creative force behind this nascent brand was just awarded one of 10 positions in the prestigious Fashion Incubator, a CFDA… Read More
A few weeks ago, I went to see Savage Beauty, the Alexander McQueen exhibit, curated by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. It was hot, the lines were long and if not for the effort made to get there, my normal disdain for crowds would have told me to leave. I am glad I stayed because once inside, I was quite simply blown away. … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Gorgeous Boutique Proves the Power of Color in Montreal
I just returned from a quick 
trip to Montreal during which I had an opportunity to visit some wonderful boutiques. I have always been intrigued by the Canadian Intimate Apparel business because in many ways it still mimics the European approach where independent stores still dominate the business landscape. In Canada, the small retailer still … Read More
Inspiration is ephemeral. To an artist, it happens without thought, a moment in time caught from the corner of an eye, a scent, a sound, a touch, a brief shift in space. It is not always easy to explain. I have been writing this blog now for over two years, weaving lyrical musings of my life and its intimate rapport with lingerie. My connection to this feminine world has lasted … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: Playful Bras at Great Pricepoints
I am fascinated with the kaleidoscope
merchandising approach to inexpensive sweets offered in “buy by the pound” candy shops located in malls across America. They remind me of childhood trips to the local candy store where we bought nickel treats to stash away from adult eyes or for barter in play. You can scoop a variety of delicious confections into … Read More
We are all feeling the throwback of the current state of politics in the USA. It doesn’t matter what side you’re on, it’s frustrating. Just when the economy seems to be crawling back from the brink, we get front ended by partisan rancor. So, frankly, for me, the CurveNY show held at the Javits Center last week was a welcome respite. Not only was it an escape from the onslaught … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: Intimate Soirée for Specialty Stores Nominated for BOI AWARDS
It was a perfect summer evening on 
Sunday, July 31 in New York City. Nothing is as congenial as the good will that permeated the atmosphere at the 230 5th Avenue Penthouse Lounge where The Best of Intima Magazine hosted its 2011 THE BEST OF INTIMA AWARDS, the most prestigious gathering of lingerie boutiques across … Read More