By ASI EFROS
Taurat Hossain, a brilliant millennial who has quickly risen to become New York’s sought-after editorial fashion photographer, shares the ups and downs of his journey.
Originally from Queens NY, born to a single mother of four from Bangladesh, he was raised on the West Coast.
“I was always content with my life in Los Angeles. However, every time I visited New York, I was in love … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Dita von Teese
Curve New York took place at the Javits Center this February in a venue flooded with light and elevated above the conventional trade show jamboree. Many of the stories I noted reinforced the Paris themes: glitter and glow, bodysuits, intricate embroideries, graphic laces, and seduction. A carousel of dynamic prints in vivid colors merge with a palette of deep pink, purple and blue soaked … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Ritratti
Evolution Concepts is a boutique lingerie show that runs in tandem with Curve (more about that in a few days). It is a market gem, intimate and engaging held in a NYC studio loft confined to brands who prefer this open space environment to showcase their lines. It’s very focused. Both the buyers and brands enjoy the vibe. Although, as do I, many of us wish … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in 2017 by Parisian designer Laure Stromboni, Lorette is a lingerie brand on a mission to create art, community, and the freedom and confidence that comes with self-expression.
Finding the existing lingerie industry to be somewhat lacking in creativity and often hypersexualized, Stromboni wanted to create a line of intimates that “evoke a sensation, an experience rather than dictating how sexy you should feel”.
It … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Bougainvillea: my friends in Mexico refer to it as a beautiful weed. It grows everywhere, framing roadways, houses, and even random buildings in town. When I first moved to Los Cabos, I filled the entire perimeter of my yard with multi-color bougainvillea, so mesmerized by the bounty of color. And then I learned why so many of these prolific flowers were most evident in magenta. Magenta, is … Read More
Lacy Essentials Collection, now part of Montelle’s core, year-round styles are the prettiest, most comfortable pieces of lingerie you’ll ever want! This 5 piece collection has been lauded by fans for its soft, feather-styled stretch lace and great fit.
Fall in love with Montelle’s Lacy Wire-Free Bra, now in a timeless feather-like lace. The comfortable stretch, soft molded foam cups and adjustable straps make this bra undeniably perfect for … Read More
CALIDA launches its revolutionary DEEPSLEEPWEAR initiative for Fall/Winter 2023 raising the sleeping experience to a new standard of comfort. Harnessing the company’s 80-year legacy of cutting-edge fabric innovation and sustainable ethics, they have created a new collection of mix and match basics that ensure restful sleep in any thermal conditions. Three groups designed in three groundbreaking fabrics effectively function to cool, balance or warm.
DEEPSLEEPWEAR BALANCING keeps temperature and moisture … Read More