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[/lightbox]I love New York City. It is a microcosm of energy, innovation, and design. It is a cauldron of extreme contrasts: sophisticated, cool, sultry, novel and classic on one stage. Its multinational character propagates an environment of creative diversity. It may be exhausting, but it is always inspirational. The DNA of this city is unique, a balance of established landmarks and new ideas, a platform … Read More
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[/lightbox]As a little girl, I imagined myself a ballerina, fully anointed in a tutu and pink ballet slippers. I would be the reincarnation of Tinker Bell, floating on air, whisper light with the charming mystique of this charismatic fantasy, a fairy princess. It was not until I was a teenager when my mom gave me tickets to the Joffrey Ballet dress rehearsals, that I became … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: Seminar at Curve NY for Shapewear Aficionados
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[/lightbox]There is no doubt that shapewear has emerged as the category[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ST171.jpg”]
[/lightbox] to watch in the Lingerie market. Growing exponentially in concept and construction, it will not be ignored as it evolves into a classification worthy of supporting the infrastructure of an Intimate Apparel business. Intima magazine highlights this … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: A Valentine’s Day Treat
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[/lightbox]A few weeks ago, when I was at the Paris show, I had the opportunity[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ELSE-Balconette-1a1.jpg”]
[/lightbox] to meet Ela Onur, the talent behind else Lingerie, an exquisite collection of handcrafted designs made in rich, quality fabrics. Anchored by the signature balconette bra and chemise, these are delicious intimates, worthy of satiating … Read More
This week’s Intimate Discovery: Courageous Brands at Salon De Lingerie
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[/lightbox]Britta Uschkamp
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[/lightbox]Kiss Me Deadly
Nothing wets the appetite for creative thought quite like the Spicy Garden section at The Salon De Lingerie and I for one love navigating this pool of design innovation in search of individual statements and unique style ideas. There are a whole fleet … Read More
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[/lightbox]The natural style and artistic flavor that Paris exudes has always inspired my vision, as I am certain it has for other intrepid visitors. For the past 25 years, the Lingerie shows, staged in this fashionable city have fertilized many American designs. Mining these Expositions for information that will inform trends in the Intimate Apparel Business is a compelling challenge. I am always searching for … Read More
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[/lightbox]As an art student, traveling through Italy, I was introduced to the genius of Michelangelo when I first saw the legendary statue of David at the Accademia in Florence. In those days it was possible to get close to the sculpture, close enough to touch the marble. The vision of this historic icon carved in a hard polished stone brought me to tears, because … Read More