“Parallel Dressing is loungerie that crosses over to sportswear” …Peter Burke
I can’t quite put my finger on what it is about P.J. Salvage that always captures my imagination, but that “Je Ne Sais Quoi” is what makes this brand so seductive. On a personal level, it is the continual reach for that next new idea. They are always thinking outside of the box. This time, … Read More
Meet Godiva, Irish and Bandit, three miniature horses that live the life of riley at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Cold Spring, NY where I volunteer to assist people with special needs. They might look pint sized but believe me they have huge personalities, with no idea that they are ¼ the size of pasture mate, Otto. I have nicknamed them my little mini coopers because they are as adorable … Read More
Where else but in NYC could I find this crazy angel flitting around Greeley Square Park while playing her silent flute. Of course I had to take her picture. Not in the least bit put off, she actually came forward and kissed me on the cheek. And I, the incredulous New Yorker, could not decide whether to smile or run away quickly to wash my face. First, is this encounter … Read More
The slight shift in the weather this week had me thinking. I used to go to France every September to shop the stores and attend the fabric shows. Mandatory on my agenda was a trip to the Marché Aux Puces, the celebratory Paris flea market, where inspiration can jump out from the rambling assemblage of eccentric, elegant and engaging shops. This shopping mecca is a crossroads of art, steeped in … Read More
I think that I am just a little bit in love. I am inspired by the sophisticated underpinnings that so eloquently define the Amulette brand. I have been watching this label for several seasons now and have grown more and more enamored with these beautifully conceived collections of romantic lingerie designs made in Columbia with exquisite European fabrics and laces. I am always careful in my assessment of intimate … Read More
The first time I saw David Blaine perform his Street Magic, I must admit I was somewhat wary. I am not a fan of tricks, sleight of hand or wizardry. But it did not take too much scrutiny for me to realize that what I was observing was a form of extraordinary art. In Blaine’s space, reality shifts, perception intercedes, and astonishment results. What you see is what you get. … Read More
I have always been a firm believer in the critical importance of fabric research and development as the primary element of great Lingerie design. It is after all, the most important facet of the Intimate creative process, because unlike outerwear, lingerie, worn so close to the naked body, is limited in the types of trims and accessories that can be used. For intimates, it is all about the feel, drape … Read More