by Marina Rybak
Pop surrealism of Southern California-based artist Josh Agle, a.k.a Shag seduced ardent collectors and attracted a hipster crowd, nearly a cult following worldwide.
Influenced by the commercial illustration, his retro art is inspired by the mid-century design, the advertisements, slick graphic packaging of the era and the insatiable consumerism of the 50’s and 60’s. The escapist Shag phenomenon dwells in the time warp.
Shag is a storyteller … Read More
By Tess Mangiardi
Hello all! A lot has happened since my last post, and for some reason the most complex thing on my mind concerning the world of lingerie is underwear. Now, I don’t just sit in cafes and ponder existentially about underwear, but honestly it’s a weird thing for me. I have a mountain of underwear in my closet, somewhere close to the Island of Forgotten Bras that I … Read More
It’s funny how the generations roll over on each other. There seems to be this timeless lock, inexplicable in its emotional impact, but clarified by the familial items that anchor our memories. I have been thinking a lot about my mother since my grandson was born. She was such a wonderful grandmother: we used to call her Mary Poppins. There she would be, crawling on the floor under a card … Read More
By Ali Cudby
The Three Things You Need to Know This Spring/Summer about Panache
Between the trade shows and the time product arrives in stores, it’s easy to forget the details of a particular brand’s new lines. Understanding the details of new product can help make the sale. When a retailer or employee speaks knowledgably about the unique features of a new lingerie line she is providing superior customer service, … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
First men in Tights, now Dogs in Tights.
Sounds crazy, but this in fact the latest K-9 craze from China. Grab your Dog and put some pantyhose on it! Dogs, have for decades been dressed up like man’s best friend or in this case woman’s. Think dogs in coats and princess outfits- even those special shoes for when it snows…
Now they have to suffer through the … Read More
One of my all-time favorite stores is Pylones, a brand I first discovered in Paris eons ago when I happened into this shop exploding with color, fun ideas and lots of originality. My first purchase was feather pens for everyone I could think of. Now this iconic gift shop is in NYC and I pass it all the time traveling through Grand Central Station. It’s Years later, but the pens … Read More
