The internationally acclaimed drama “Mad Men” has revealed to the world just one of the guises of Madison Avenue which is synonymous with the American advertising industry, since the under-story to this “ Madness” is scripted by the lingerie professionals.
Eons ago the lingerie community nestled together on Madison Avenue, primarily below 34th street, to write its own history. Not knowing exactly why this location evolved, I was always eager … Read More
Every once and awhile I come across a creative concept that literally takes me hostage; thus my fascination with the Yes Master brand at the Paris show last week. After several days of focused exploration, it was a welcome treat to sit with Designer Igar Pacemski and listen to his vision of Intimates as a cultural and literary exploration into the Art of Lingerie. The stories wrought by this 7 … Read More
By Moira Nelson
The winter weather has arrived! It has been incredibly brisk here in New York. And I understand there was a bit of snow in Paris during the 50th Anniversary edition of Salon International de la Lingerie as well. Despite the delayed flights and mucky city streets, I bet the flurries inspired a certain romanticism. I can only imagine the Paris city lights twinkling through a nighttime … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Instead of New Year’s resolutions, how about making Pleasure Intentions? I’ll invite you to explore how you can increase, expand and discover your pleasure in 2013 by setting intentions for yourself. Pleasure intentions are for you, they are not about pleasing your partner, nor are they to be something that causes any stress or anxiety. They are realistic intentions around adding more pleasure to your life. So … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Paris is called the shopping capital of the world for good reason. The stores along the Rue Saint-Honoré are pristine, with the quiet respect that’s more reminiscent of a museum than a place of commerce. Empreinte’s recent arrival, L’Atelier Lingerie, is no different. Every part of the experience is hushed and respectful, almost reverent. That’s by design. When Empreinte opened their Atelier last Spring, the driving branding … Read More
by Jacalyn Bennett
LOVE….more importantly…how does the way we feel about ourselves effect the way we are to others?
Our greatest gift is already in our possession…we have all that we need for a beautiful and fulfilling life.
This poem by David Whyte shows us that no matter how successful we are in the World, we all have questions of Self-Acceptance and issues with Self-Understanding as well as the understanding … Read More
I’m back in NY where I have to say, the single digit temperatures trump the snowstorm in Paris. I have had a few days to filter and as I like to do, I am letting the highlights of the Salon De Lingerie surface as I debrief. As a merchant, that’s my way of finding focus. I’ll leave the recaps to the trend services and press and give you with some … Read More