This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Established Intimates Company Takes An Innovative Step
Last week I ventured downtown to see the new Cosabella flagship
store in New York’s trendy Soho district. After closing their traditional Intimate Apparel showroom, they have designed a crossover milieu where wholesale and retail staff commingles with customers creating instant feedback and easy access. Signature product statements stand out in a contemporary white space highlighted with textural surfaces and touches of antique … Read More
When my children were young, the holiday season was a time for excess. Although I tried not to pamper them with material things, this was one time of the year when I over did it. I wanted to nurture the joy of anticipation experienced from giving much and receiving plenty. To augment this encounter, we made sure that not one single package was in sight prior to Christmas morning. We wanted to create the magic … 
Every time I shop in Anthropologie, I feel as if I am in an 
eclectic fairy tale. This poetic boutique is a wonderland of fashion vignettes meant to satisfy a whimsical and creative lifestyle. It is no wonder that I was able to discover the 
I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. I donned cut glass deco … 
Intrigued by the kitschy British design aesthetic
perpetuated by the fun and flirty UK brand, 
A few weeks ago, one of my favorite Industry 
colleagues, Melissa Silvetti, informed me that she had recently relinquished her responsibility as Sr. Buyer for the elegant Journelle Lingerie boutiques to start her own contemporary sales rep business. Aptly named 
For several years now I have been an admirer of the 