By ALISON CONNOLLY
Putting together this post involved quite a few “I want that…I need that…how do I not have that?!” moments. I had the pleasure of recently discovering the Barcelona-based brand La Costa del Algodón, which specializes in loungewear with a vintage-inspired twist.
Flowing fabrics with floral patterns defines this label that creates kaftans, robes and nightgowns that transition beautifully from inside the bedroom to out and about. … Read More
I remember earlier in my retail career, whenever I felt too bogged down in paperwork, I would abandon my desk and re-merchandise the selling floor. It was like mental yoga, balancing color and form without compromising focus on key items. The challenge refreshed me. Today, a little under the weather and on a publishing deadline, I decided that the best salve for my current physical and mental challenges would be … Read More
Writing today’s blog presented me with a challenge. I really wanted to due diligence on the Freya Spring 17 swim collection. But since the Eveden brands, of which Freya claims a robust residency, deliver every month; and because I have a personal obsession with visual merchandising, even on-line, I found myself with a choice dilemma. I had to make a decision on what to showcase here, their sleek, solid and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Writing today’s blog presented me with a challenge. I really wanted to due diligence on the Freya Spring 17 swim collection. But since the Eveden brands, of which Freya claims a robust residency, deliver every month; and because I have a personal obsession with visual merchandising, even on-line, I found myself with a choice dilemma. I had to make a decision on what to showcase here, … Read More
R-E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y……say the word out loud. How does it make you feel? It gives me goosebumps because it describes people who are fearless, radical, avant-garde, inspirational and on the forefront of a movement to make things better for all of us, whether it be political or creative. . . . Today, in her blog, Tina Wilson illustrates and expounds on the Lingerie that changed the direction of our industry. READ … Read More
By TINA WILSON
R-E-V-O-L-U-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y……say the word out loud. How does it make you feel? It gives me goosebumps because it describes people who are fearless, radical, avant-garde, inspirational and on the forefront of a movement to make things better for all of us, whether it be political or creative. I went to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Georgia O’Keefe exhibit, and happened upon another exhibit entitled “WE WANT A … Read More
From across the pond, Jessica Prebble, founder and creative director of Tutti Rouge, skypes with Deedee Crosland and shares her stories and career path to developing this super successful, fun and flirty lingerie brand. Their mission is: Beautiful Bras for Curvy Girls in sizes 28-38 D-HH and everything in between. Also Jessica’s launching Rougette, an exciting new, fuller-figure sister brand… (She also shares some very amusing stories!) Listen to find … Read More