By HOLLY JACKSON
I know it’s still cold and snowy other places, but here in New Orleans it’s been spring for at least two weeks.The camellia bushes in my courtyard are blooming and the sweet olive trees are bursting with blossoms that smell like peach candy. It’s been so lovely that I’ve spent most days turning my front porch into a makeshift office, so I can work outside while my … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Usually, by the time I return to Cabo San Lucas each March, the hump backs have begun their migration back to Alaska from their warm Mexican breeding grounds. But this year, it has been unusually cool here and as a result, there are still plenty of whales and their offspring offshore. Not one to miss an obvious opportunity, I decided to hire a boat and try this … Read More
By HELEN MASTERS
At a time when all eyes are on Britain – thanks to the imminent arrival of Brexit day… many commentators have been debating what being British is all about and indeed what the British way of life will be going forward. In an attempt to glam up the conversation at a time when many Brits are quite frankly bored or frustrated with the politics of Brexit, I … Read More
The bra fit revolution of the 21st century has empowered all women to find comfort and support from their bras – no more trying to squeeze an H cup into a D cup as in decades gone by. As a 28H, Katy Payne, the British-based owner of the Katherine Hamilton designer lingerie brand, has followed the lingerie industry for years and been delighted to see the expansion of choice … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
Have you ever noticed that shopping for basics is the hardest type of shopping? It’s always the one simple thing that is the hardest to find: a great basic black dress or a truly fabulous pair of jeans. If you’re plus size, it’s even harder to stock up on the basics. Sometimes they just aren’t made, or they’re low quality or completely unflattering. Luckily, Hanky Panky … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Kana Matsunami is a sensual, imaginative lingerie and ready-to-wear brand based in Tokyo, Japan that recently made its debut at Salon International de la Lingerie. At the Paris show, the eponymous label unveiled a special collaborative collection of airy intimates with Parisian lingerie designer Veronique Moriez (known for her work with Chantelle Paris) for summer 2019. Using delicate French materials, the current season is a fresh … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
NATURAL skin
Organic Essentials
There was a definite uptick at CurvExpo in February. The show was larger, the layout was friendlier and the special events were pertinent to the current cultural shifts impacting the industry. For my part, as a veteran Intimates merchant, it’s still all about product and the social movements that guide its development. I was able to solidify my thoughts on subjects that are … Read More