Recently, I finished listening to the American Biography, Hidden Figures. It is the story of three brilliant African-American women whose work at NASA served as the brains behind one of the greatest accomplishments in American History: the launch of John Glenn into space. Many of you may have seen the movie, which was extremely well done. But, the book delves far deeper into the lives of these women, the enormous … Read More
For the 40 + years since I began my career, I have lived by the credo that communication is the key to success and that relationships matter. In business this philosophy is, in my opinion, the formula for longevity. Last week I attended the 4oth birthday celebration for Hanky Panky at the West Edge on the Highline in NYC. The party was given by partners Gale Epstein and Lida Orzeck … Read More
It’s peak swim season. The Miami swimshow is happening as I write. So how appropriate that Alison chose to feature swim designer Louis Réard this week in our Gallery. Réard, the inventor of the “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Bikini” during WWII, is having coming back as his iconic brand makes an entrance for the 2017 market. SEE and READ more HERE… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Here’s a bit of swimwear design trivia for you: The bikini was invented in Paris by Louis Réard in 1946 following the end of World War II. At the time, this radical design was intended to reflect the new attitude of women who were feeling liberated and strong following the war. That brings us to another piece of swimwear trivia: The bikini was named after Bikini Atoll, … Read More
Today on Audio Briefs, Deedee interviews model Katrina Eugenia. Katrina shares what inspires and makes her photos so unique, why she is a muse to top photographers and her funny stories about being a neighbor to a super model. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE PODCAST HERE… Read More
In this edition of Audio Briefs, Deedee Crosland interviews Katrina Eugenia, a lingerie model/muse, photographer, artist and the face of Christine Silk Lingerie among other top brands.
Katrina Eugenia, Muse/Model and Deedee Crosland – both wearing Chrisine Silk
Katrina shares what inspires and makes her photos so unique, why she is a muse to top photographers and her funny stories about being a neighbor to a super model.
My daughter Kate never intended to become a figure skating coach. She attended top academic colleges in the Northeast, eventually receiving her MFA (Master of Fine Arts). Her dream was a career in art. Skating was her passion. But life happens and a melting job market led her to an ice rink. She stayed because she’s good at it, despite the fact that some question the purpose of her academic … Read More