by Jené Luciani
How did you feel about being named “Worse Dressed” even if it was a bit tongue & cheek? We all have fashion faux pas, any suggestion for dealing with them on the spot or avoiding them all together?
As an on-air fashion expert/correspondent, commentator, critic and contributor, and of course author of THE BRA BOOK, usually, I’m seen in magazines making fun of some of the horrible … Read More
eco-friendly lingerie made from organic cotton, bamboo jersey, and vintage fabric. Clare creates garments that are structured to flatter your body in a natural way without the use of constrictive hardware, and each piece is as comfortable as it is sexy. All of her pieces are made in house with the assistance of local creatives, using sustainable practices and 
This has been an enervating week: round trip travel to Paris for 4 full days of product analysis combined with a bit too much indulgence in French cuisine and wine. Add to the recipe the on-going learning curve from having just launched our new website and the attention it demands, and I must admit my inspirational meter has peaked. Sometimes one just needs comfort food. Retreating to the familiar has … Read More
I am back in New York and this was a very positive exposition. Major Intimate Apparel trends that will impact the design and merchandising decisions made in Lingerie businesses throughout 2012 were reinforced. Helped by the extensive research presented in the forums and conferences directed by both Concepts Paris at and Nelly Rodi, the color, fabric and silhouette direction was clear. Here are some of their major statements:
Like it’s namesake flower, Toad Lillie is a little gem of a lingerie label, once discovered is truly unforgettable. Every woman is a work of art, and Toad Lillie celebrates this by creating lingerie that is equally unique. Exquisite bras and panties, created exclusively in silk, encourage you to express yourself and bring out your inner Femme Fatale. Since it’s debut in 2010, Toad Lillie has been photographed twice by by Margaret Shrum
I love how a scented candle can create romantic atmosphere in any room. Crisp champagne, black fig, tuberose and jasmine, are just a few of the exotic scents that I find pleasurable. To spice it up even more, there are a variety of soy based scented massage candles that are for pouring directly onto the body and sharing with your lover. To mark this Valentine’s Day, LELO… Read More
January 23, 2012
I have been traveling to Paris for many years to cover the Intimate Apparel market. It’s somewhat serendipitous, having studied French in depth when I was young with romantic expectations of another career, perhaps working for the UN. Proving that expertise in a culture and a language can serve any end goal; I am applying all those skills in another mission, sustaining the soul of lingerie. And … Read More