Meet Godiva, Irish and Bandit, three miniature horses that live the life of riley at the Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Cold Spring, NY where I volunteer to assist people with special needs. They might look pint sized but believe me they have huge personalities, with no idea that they are ¼ the size of pasture mate, Otto. I have nicknamed them my little mini coopers because they are as adorable … Read More
By Layla L’Obatti
Lingerie Flashback/Flashforward – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Slips
Flashback: Elizabeth Taylor, no stranger to making a fashion moment on-screen, steals the scene in a white hot satin and lace slip in A Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Flashforward: An iconic moment and style worth repeating here’s the modern day version of this slinky number from Julianna Rae
Sleepwear Flashback/Flashforward – The Pajama Game … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Innovation comes in many guises, and in this column we’ll take a look at some “cheeky” new approaches to undies. In this case, the focus is not so much on the garments, but rather their distribution mechanisms.
Empowered By You
The Empowered By You panty is a new luxury brand that contributes a percentage of all profits to the Seven Bar Foundation. The purpose of the Foundation … Read More
By Jacalyn Bennett
The most important aspect of being an inspired lingerie designer is in the knowing that your heart’s creative intention is to accomplish beauty for the highest good of all beings.
I set out to build factories where setting the highest working standards for our sewers and factory workers was at the forefront of my motivation as a lingerie designer.
As lingerie is the closet garment next to … Read More
Where else but in NYC could I find this crazy angel flitting around Greeley Square Park while playing her silent flute. Of course I had to take her picture. Not in the least bit put off, she actually came forward and kissed me on the cheek. And I, the incredulous New Yorker, could not decide whether to smile or run away quickly to wash my face. First, is this encounter … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
The concept of color choice in a woman’s wardrobe has really peaked my interest recently. For some reason I have had a slew of customers come into the shop in recent weeks holding “Color Season” cards searching for Intimates that would work well with their complexions. This idea was popular in apparel back in the 80’s when women would have their “Season” read based on their actual … Read More
By Marina Rybak
THE LEGACY OF RUDI GERNREICH
Rudi Gernreich’s label may be heading for a comeback and his designs are at the heart of the exhibit at the Savannah College of Art and Design through October 7th. “The Total Look” pays a tribute to the artistic partnership during the 60’s and 70’s era between the designer, his muse Peggy Moffitt, and the photographer William Claxton.
The mesmerizing … Read More