I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. I donned cut glass deco … Read More
When I am in Paris, if time allots, I try to sneak away to the Musée Rodin, for a moment of artistic reprieve. In fact, in the past, I mandated that my lingerie design team visit this beautiful sculptural enclave for inspiration. I believe that Rodin’s work is the perfect manifestation of the sensual form. One of my favorite pieces, Danaid is carved from a luminescent block of highly polished marble so that the … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A classic sleepwear style emigrates to the USA just in time for the holidays
The first lesson I learned when I migrated from the world of retail buying to product development was the importance of basics to the infrastructure of any brand. It was more years ago than I care to mention, that I first identified the classic cotton PJ as a critical driver in a sleepwear
assortment. The very … Read More
I am not a chocolate snob. Anyone who knows me knows about my compulsion for M & M’s. In fact, when I was at Macy’s, my staff gave me a gumball machine filled with these mini treats, hoping that the penny requirement for satisfaction would control my obsession while I was pregnant with my son. Frankly, I am surprised that I did not give birth to a chocolate covered peanut. I still have to … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Quintessential French Brand Renews Itself.
When I was young, I was infatuated by everything French. I learned the language, studied the art, lived there for a brief respite and was particularly pleased that my career required travel to Paris for the sole purpose of looking at exquisite lingerie. My first stop on every shopping excursion was always Bon Marché, a great microcosm of the crème of the French Intimate … Read More