I knew I was on to something when I saw the Chiharu Shiota installation at Bon Marché in Paris. I predicted that the theme of the Interfiliѐre and Salon de Lingerie was proffered here. I named it Whispering Light. And, I was right. The first installation at this year’s expo that I encountered was in fact entitled “Whisperings”. It is a homage to the “dreamy lightness and beauty that makes … Read More
I’ve been fishing around the internet today trying to locate tickets to the New York City Ballet’s presentation of Swan Lake. I try to take my daughter to the ballet or her birthday every year, and I know how much she identifies with this story. But of course, because of conflicting schedules all around, we’ll have to make another choice. Nonetheless, the entire search got me thinking about swans, women, … Read More
This week Alison presents the delightfully cheeky collection of Polish brand Le Petit Trou. With a french flair and a delicate hand, they were a hit at last week’s Paris show, Salon International de la Lingerie. SEE and READ more in the GALLERY… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I must admit, when I think of Polish lingerie brands, I can’t help but think of utilitarian styles and the typical product photography that accompanies them. I feel bad generalizing like that, but it’s simply been my experience. Which is why I was completely surprised that a brand I had been admiring from afar, Le Petit Trou, was indeed Polish! Granted, the French name threw me … Read More
I’m in a blue state of mind, but luckily for me, I left the country this week for a winter distraction in Paris. The city is full of hidden treasures like this amazing glass dome in the Printemps Department store. Maybe it inspired this season’s trend in swimwear, blue graphics. . . . READ and SEE more here… Read More
I’m in a blue state of mind, but luckily for me, I left the country this week for a winter distraction in Paris. The city is full of hidden treasures like this amazing glass dome in the Printemps Department store. Maybe it inspired this season’s trend in swimwear, blue graphics. For those of you still ensconced in the ice and snow that is swallowing up a good portion of North … Read More
Tina Wilson joined me this week in Paris at “Lingerie, Mon Amour” a fashion show given by Lingerie Francais showcasing the biggest French lingerie brands. Her sketchings from the show are fabulous!
Read more about her whirlwind Paris experience and see her wonderful drawings at her column in our Gallery; FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS…… Read More