By Moira Nelson
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month… which means that intimate apparel brands and businesses are stepping up to do their part to raise awareness and funds to “support” the organizations that dedicate themselves to this important cause. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the hundreds of thousands of lives that have been lost to Metastatic Breast Cancer. It seems that the Breast Cancer Survivors get most … Read More
By Richard Vincente
What’s the point of the Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra?
Journalists look forward to covering the annual Victoria’s Secret diamond fantasy bra about as much as Groundhog Day or the Santa Claus Parade, and for the same reasons.
The story never changes from year to year and, whatever your professional ethics, you’re required to play along and spread the malarkey rather than spoil the fun for the folks … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Flashforward Flashback – Dotties Delight’s modern take on Vargas with Miss Mosh and Viva Van Story
Flashback: Vargas pinups defined an era, and while the garments sketched and painted may not always reflect the functional reality of real garment but the aesthetics set the stage for generations to come.
Flashforward: Dottie’s Delights sheer Mosh bodysuit, named after its model Miss Mosh channel that Vargas pinup with modern … Read More
Fall-Holiday 2012
Visiting the Hanky Panky showroom in NYC today, I walked into a carnival of color; not surprising for this playful and provocative brand. But it was the explosion of prints that really accelerated the “fun meter”. I felt as if I was in a candy store filling my goody bag – in this case my camera- with multiple visual treats. There were more than I could possibly … Read More
By Marina Rybak
If you are lucky to be in London now, you may enjoy the “Hollywood Costume” exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in full swing until January 27th. For the first time the costumes from many beloved classics are shown together, bringing to life such characters like Marilyn’s Sugar Kane Kowalczyk from Some Like it Hot and Audrey Hepburn’s Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s… Read More
By Margaret Shrum
I was inspired to share some of my favorite music to get you in the mood before and during your sensual time. Whether you listen to it solo or with a partner, I encourage you to listen to my playlist or take the time to create your own sexy music playlist. Between Youtube and ITunes we have so much access to music, even Pandora.com is a fab … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
It seems that every season leg wear everywhere are covered in Polka Dots. Whether they are teeny weeny ( Polka dot Bikini style! ) or extra large- season after season polka dots are the safe pattern for all.
The Dot craze bubbled up again with Falke in Fall 2011- they held strong through Spring and did so well that as Fall arrives Dots are now a permanent … Read More
