By TINA WILSON
We arrived in Tokyo a few days too early to see the apple blossoms. We did not know this until the day we departed. We came to Tokyo to shop, to look for inspiration and for “signs of life” in design. What we found, my travelling companion and I was the confirmation that the world is now and I believe, will forever be casual. The juxtaposition … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I’ve been wrestling with the concept of sustainability for months now. It’s somewhat of a conundrum for the Lingerie and Swimwear Industry. How do we reconcile the main objective of feel and fit friendly garments, softness as a mission, with the reality of the fabric technology required to accomplish this goal? There are solutions, but as Sharleen Ernster, the founder of the eco-friendly brand, We Are HAH … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Probably the last words anyone would use to describe my style would be “edgy” or “rock n roll”, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciation aesthetics outside my personal style. In fact, because edgy doesn’t come naturally to me, I have an extra appreciation for those who can capture it. That brings us to The Order. The Order is self-described as a “jet-black, rebellious and compelling” … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
The Rya Collection is a smorgasbord of luxury lingerie desserts, not so different than a Viennese table at a wedding party: an over the top offering of confections, designed to seduce the eye into one more moment of indulgence. It’s no wonder that Rya is recognized as an exemplary source of bridal sleepwear. Founder Flora Backer (former creative head of Flora Nikrooz) is known for her amazing … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
What is the meaning of exposure, a word with so many innuendos; it is almost as elusive as these images from the Coucou Lola collection from Only Hearts. This pink melon interpretation is balletic, elusive, ephemeral and beautiful to see. But, to share them on social media, these artfully photographed photos had to be altered because of “exposure”. Exposure is about education, not suppression. It is … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I have a highly fashionable friend who recently gave birth, who is dealing with being a new mom like a superhero but is really struggling with the loss of her former style. Like many new moms, she feels trapped in her cheap and ugly stretch clothing but also unable to move on from it (she says she’s changing her shirt at least three times a day at … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Considering the fact that tourists travel to Mexico for one week vacations and have the time of their life, I feel somewhat remiss for even admitting that every time I return here, I go through a transition that usually takes at least 2 weeks. New York to Cabo San Lucas: it’s like trying to stop a bouncing ball before it rolls away. Finding equilibrium takes time. Assuredly, … Read More