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Erotic Exposure

When I was 16, I bought an art book, in Paris, considered very risqué at the time for its sensual renditions of the naked female body.  For me, it was visual poetry in motion, a photographic tome of femininity, each black and white vignette a metaphor of nature.  Small details were magnified to evoke an alternative perception of the actual subject.  The curve of a hip became a barren landscape; … Read More


BRIEF ALERTS! Hoff by Hoff

This week’s Intimate Discovery: Underpinnings from Denmark

One of the reasons I love Claudia Dubuc’s intimate boutique, Marc and Max, located in the West Village in NYC is that it is a treasure trove of interesting design ideas.  Last week I found several terrific pieces of the  Hoff by Hoff brand,  new from Copenhagen.  This is a  modern, sexy collection that thoroughly embodies the Danish design aesthetic.   Conceived to … Read More


Reflections

It is January 1, 2011, the birth of a new year.  Birthdays hold so much promise, each one a crossroad from reflection to expectation.   The holidays are over.  We are cleaning up from the aftermath and gearing up now for a much anticipated cycle of growth.  Putting away the fine china I have collected over the years, most of which was bequeathed to me from my parents, I am reminded … Read More


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