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BRIEF ALERT! Cosabella

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 … Read More


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Holiday Luxury ~ NK iMode

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 … Read More


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BRIEF ALERT! Amulette

This Week’s Intimate Discovery:  A Magical Columbian Brand Casts Its Spell in North America

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  Amulette Lingerie brand woven into this store’s cutting edge assortment.   … Read More


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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.  … Read More


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BRIEF ALERT! Result Wear

This Week’s Intimate Discovery:  Understated Showroom showcases an  innovative new shaping collection

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 Understated Showroom, Melissa has chosen this venue to continue her search for emerging lingerie design talent … Read More


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BRIEF ALERT! Bettie Page

This Week’s Intimate Discovery:  Secrets In Lace reveals an Iconic Collection

For several years now I have been an admirer of the Secrets In Lace e-commerce site.  It’s not only that I am impressed with the clear merchandising message, but also the methodical approach to building a niche identity that owner, Dan Whitsett has achieved.  Founded as the go to site for authentic 100% nylon stockings, Secrets In LaceRead More


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