This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Arielle Shapiro wins the prestigious CFDA award for Lingerie
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[/lightbox]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 … Read More
A few weeks ago, I went to see 
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[/lightbox]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 … 
[/lightbox]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 … 
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[/lightbox] 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 … 
[/lightbox]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 
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[/lightbox]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