By MICHELLE METENS
It wouldn’t be possible to talk about the history of sheer and slinky lingerie without talking about the science, research and development that went into creating the miracle fiber that most certainly played a role in the massive baby boom of the 1950s – nylon!
“Good heavens Miss Sakamoto – you’re beautiful!” Wallace Carothers, DuPont scientist and inventor of the nylon polyamide fiber.
Innovation in textile development … Read More
Submitted by Lisa Feller owner and partner with Roberta Zahl of Dusty Rose in New City & RyeBrook, NY
Opening a small business is different today as compared to when my mom, Roberta, opened Dusty Rose 34 years ago, but the backbone of a mom and pop store remains unchanged. There is more to opening a store than filling it with merchandise and waiting for shoppers to come in to … Read More
Le Mystère continues to make an impact in cut & sew styling with a sophisticated take on full-fit support. Using specially designed flat and smooth lace, we have creating defining lace, a full coverage, full support bra. Lace cups are lined with comfort soft, rigid tricot and a sling for ultimate support, while delicate back lace panels are designed to keep shoulder straps close together. When teamed with the wide … Read More
Struggling all my life with the fashion limitations confronting well-endowed women, I spent many more years than necessary frustrated by the Western profile of style defined by the “less is best” crazed media. It wasn’t until I began my college journey into the History of Art that I realized that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. 400 years ago, Peter Paul Rubens defined feminine mystique by painting … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
Gottex at The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Show
After the great Swim Show, I got knocked in the head by my lovely 2-year-old daughter. This little bonk caused an abscessed tooth, root canal, infection, hospital stay and lowered my immune system so now I find myself with a sinus infection and cold during the end of summer. Needless to say working 2 to 3 hours … Read More
LOU’s Indomptable line introduces the latest trends in animal prints with the transparency of tulle. LOU makes it’s mark both in daytime color with classic mink and the color of the night, midnight-blue, (below) pictured in the body suit; every fashionista’s “must-have” piece.
Coobie Comfort Bra with Lace Trim is a best seller! This is a full coverage basic bra with enhanced lace trim designed with comfort in mind and to offer a stylish look for your active lifestyle – even has removable pads. This super comfortable bra features extra wide, fixed straps that are sure to please. Sizes available from 30A through 42D.
