By Marina Rybak
Every creative soul who has passionately and diligently toiled over a print-driven collection (intimate apparel especially) would acknowledge that textile prints are personal. The actual process of bringing a baby-print to life could be described either as a “labor of love” or as “belabored”, depending on its emotional history.
I have my own share of print hatching, creating original print-driven intimate apparel concepts. I also have the … Read More
When I first walked into Faire Frou Frou unannounced last week, Alison Rubke, the charismatic co-owner of this eponymous boutique was clearly surprised. We had tried to connect during several of my previous LA visits but never seemed to make it happen. Obligations always interfered; so this time, I did not want to make a promise I might not keep. It’s a bit of a trek from downtown Los Angeles … Read More
By Ali Cudby
As fabrics become more technologically advanced, they have an increasing number of attributes. They stretch (or don’t stretch) in new and helpful ways. They come in colors and patterns that weren’t feasible a few short years ago. And they are occasionally embedded with the ability to solve problems.
In the past couple years, several brands have launched garments that are attractive and fashion forward, while simultaneously addressing … Read More
By Marina Rybak
In case you haven’t noticed the legendary Betty Boop’s shimmering gaze on the glossy pages of the major magazine publications, the animated screen sexpot has been staging a serious comeback and has been ready for her close-up since last June. Besides the simmering rumors about Bettie’s musical debut on Broadway, the quintessential Queen of Cartoons is starring in the Lancôme’s new Hypnôse Star mascara global ad campaign … Read More
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