By Marina Rybak
I have been in love with Paris as long as I can remember. Being here is a wish come true, and in July the city, minus a few locals, is as spellbinding as ever.
The trade fairs are over, but while stepping away from the trend forums, why leave the city? The month is bookmarked by two quintessentially French events, steeped in pride and pageantry. What is … Read More
Submitted by Rachel Wentworth and Meredith Donaldson, owners of Forty Winks Lingerie in Cambridge, MA
We decided to open Forty Winks after several disheartening experiences when shopping for lingerie. While neither of us have especially large busts, it seemed impossible to find a bra with a fit that was just right. Meredith was wearing a 36A (she’s a 32B/34A) and I was wearing a 34B (I’m a 32D). No one … Read More
I met Sherry Blodgett at her stand at the Curve NY show several years ago and was captivated by her presentation of couture bridal accessories. Sherry Et Cie was founded in 1981 on the premise that to the discerning bride the details count. The concentration on her niche product has served her well as she has built a brand recognized as a go to label for bridal garters, lingerie accessories … Read More
One of my oldest memories as a child, although slightly blurry, is visiting my grandparents for Sunday dinner at their summer home in Neponset, NY. The house was a weather beaten 3 story clapboard with a wraparound porch anchored by giant blue hydrangea bushes and filled with rattan furniture, the casual beach décor of another time. Everything inside and out was a testimony to their era, genteel and aged as … Read More
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By Elisabeth Dale
There’s a growing segment of the female population ignored by the intimate apparel industry. They desire beautiful and stylish quality intimates, are savvy consumers, and have the necessary disposable income to buy what they want. So what’s their problem? They, like me, are women 50 years of age and older.
I understand why lingerie and swimwear models reflect the attributes of youth. Perky breasts, tight skin, and … Read More
Layla L’Obatti
Putting together my last few posts it was hard not to see a distinct trend emerging, the revival of the appliqué. I think handmade brands like Honeycooler and Knickerocker (both coincidentally from California) are pioneering some of the most innovative and inventively playful design. Then, I started to take note of more established luxury brands: Carine Gilson and La Perla who have started incorporating shaped appliqued surface designs … Read More