Without exception, everyone I spoke to following the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris raved about the Swiss brand, Lyn Lingerie. That includes Alison, whose discretionary eye had already landed on this newcomer to the designer market. READ and SEE more in our Gallery… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
It seems as though each week I am covering lingerie from a different country! Just this year alone I have covered brands from France, Russia, Belgium, Poland and the USA. So without further ado, this week’s intimate apparel country of choice is Switzerland! The brand being featured is Lyn Lingerie, which is a bold, modern line that is perhaps best known for its striking bodysuits and … Read More
This week I had a WOW market day. My friend and colleague Flora Backer (aka founder of Flora Nikrooz) invited me to preview her new brand, the Rya Collection, before she launches next week at Curve NY. The styles are all Flora at her creative best. She has ventured forth on her own because as she explained to me, she wanted total freedom to create out of the box … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
I’m addicted to this song by Grace. It’s not a new song, in fact, it’s a remix of the classic by Lesley Gore, “You Don’t Own Me.”
Don’t tell me what to say,
And don’t tell me what to do.
Just let me be myself
That’s all I ask of you.
Wherever you look, women are sharing that message.
When I had my first transformational fitting in … Read More
In our Swim Briefs column Kimberly Berger, owner of the Lions Lair Boutique in Ismarolada, Florida, highlights some of the trends she saw at Surf Expo. Beachwear designs often inspire lingerie, for example high necklines, unconstructed bodywear, floral embroidery and sheer insets. I thought you might want to take a look here.… Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER (Lions Lair Boutique)
Although swimwear isn’t on most people’s minds in the middle of January, that’s exactly what I was thinking about when I attended the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida last week. The trade show that caters to the Surf industry is attended by a variety of swimwear manufacturers and they were eager to unveil the latest styles delivering March and into the summer months.
Nanette … Read More
In this week’s Audio Brief, Deedee and I discuss my experience recently at the Paris Salon International de la Lingerie and the Interfiliere show. This podcast delves a bit more personally into my insights gleaned from attending these expositions. LISTEN HERE… Read More