by Ellen Lewis ~
I am not quite sure what it is about the bridal business that intrigues me so much. Certainly, it is not the actual event. I was married in City Hall (my choice) to avoid the chaos and fanfare. I think it’s the theatrics, the staging of a dramatic production replete with costumes, scenery and props. The whole drama ignites my inner artist. Like Intimate Apparel, the … Read More
My frustration is killing me. Is this really still a serious conversation? It’s like pot and the legalization of it. I got into BIG trouble when I was Miss Texas in 1979 for telling a reporter we should legalize pot because I couldn’t figure out how it was different than booze. Androgyny and homosexuality have always been and always will part of any society, or culture … Read More
On May 10th a new MET fashion exhibit opened, featuring the work of Miuccia Prada alongside what some consider her modern day counterpart Elsa Schiaparelli.
For this column I’ll focus on the latter, Schiaparelli. Her name may not be as internationally known as her one time “rival” Chanel, but this Italian designer with a heavy Surrealist influence has left an indelible mark on the fashion world. … Read More
Got any big plans for the coming Memorial Day Weekend? My focus is on Swimwear rather than Intimate Apparel this week… As long as this rainy, wet weather blows through before the weekend. Fingers crossed for sunny skies! I can’t wait to pull out the bra-sized Fantasie brand bikini top and matching high-waisted bikini bottom I picked up at La Petite Coquette here in the City earlier … Read More
It has been exceptionally beautiful in NY the past few days: no humidity, 80+ degrees, cloudless skies. It’s the kind of weather that can just make you feel good if you stand still for a few minutes and just take it in. I had this thought while cruising home from my brother’s yesterday , skylight and windows opened in my mini cooper; even driving on tedious route 84 could not … Read More
We seldom think of the lingerie industry as a microcosm of the fashion world or of society in general. But in France, at least, it’s both.
A recent poll showed that 91% of French women and 83% of men believe that lingerie is an important part of life and l’amour. But who knew that spirit would spill over into the historic election that returned the Socialists under … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A California Sleepwear Company Opens NYC Boutique
Yesterday, while working on a project with my colleague Margaret Shrum, aka The Lingerie Goddess, we decided to take a break and visit the recently opened Bedhead PJ store located on Elizabeth Street in downtown Manhattan. I wanted to show her my new favorite Bedhead print, New York Botanical, which is currently planted on a variety of their … Read More