When I first saw the Yay Panties brand at Curve in February, I was not sure about another panty package program; but, it’s my job to mine the market for the best in class. Whenever a newcomer surfaces, I feel compelled to do some R&D. And the marketing campaign, so critical in today’s digital world was enticing: fun, sexy and affordable underwear completely seamless and stitch free. My 32 year … Read More
This week Tina takes us on a journey through the most intimate of senses: silk stroking the skin, music that remembers the past, scents that elevate our awareness. In her illustrations, she celebrates the pajama and all that it represents in the world of lingerie. READ and SEE more here… Read More
By TINA WILSON
Beware…this will be one of those “all over the place” blogs but if I am successful I will spur a bit of sensory curiosity. Last week I took a chance and registered for a seminar given by Trend Union with the special guest being a fascinating woman named Betony Vernon, a self-described “sexual anthropologist”. We were a small group who gathered in a West Village Brownstone … Read More
Working against cultural forces has always been a struggle for women. Growing up in the 1950’s and 60’s, was a particularly poignant era to come of age. The forces driving us forward were being held at bay by the established bylines of the times. For me, femininity never resided in the classic parameters of feminine tastes: princesses, knights on horseback, frills and ruffles. My father’s words: “Make sure you can … Read More
I am back on the East coast going through my semiannual transition to my NY lifestyle. Besides waking up in the middle of the night and walking in the wrong direction to the bathroom, I am also acutely aware of certain amenities available in the USA that we often take for granted even though we shouldn’t; like water. In Cabo, water delivery to our homes via the city is a … Read More
Today, Deedee brings you her exclusive podcast with Katia Charle, lead designer at Simone Perele. Katia brings her personal insight into the complexities and joys of lingerie design, particularly on a luxury level. Listen Here… Read More
This Audio Brief episode features Deedee Crosland’s chat with Katia Charle, designer for 23 years at Simone Perele. Katia shares her love of incorporating embroidery and Leavers Lace in the design of lingerie. She also discusses the creative design process and how the technical aspects are equally as important when designing luxury lingerie.
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