Today, it is with great pleasure that we at Lingerie Briefs welcome The Lise Charmel Group to our Spotlight Partnership. For me, this iconic French lingerie house is the epitome of intimate apparel; fashion forward, exquisitely appointed designs that perfectly articulate the meaning of chic. It’s extensive reach into a woman’s lifestyle wardrobe needs is encapsulated in its brand identities: Lise Charmel, Eprise, Epure, Antigel and Antinea. From lavish underpinnings, … Read More
Today, in her Fashion Illustrations column, Tina Wilson expounds on the diversity of the color black. Using her vast design experience she relates how a recent visit to a Rothko exhibit reminded her how Donna Karen, queen of all things black, taught her that black, like any other hue, comes in many shades.
by TINA WILSON, Illustrator ~
I wear mostly black. Perhaps it is the New Yorker in me or perhaps it is the forgiving silhouette it portrays, whatever the reason, I cannot change. I have accepted this and yet I sometimes feel the need to wear more color.
The other day I had the joy of reconnecting for lunch and a stroll with a dear friend I worked with years ago, … Read More
When a novel becomes seeded in a culture’s literary psyche, the mere mention of its name evokes specific references, images and emotions. Such is the case with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Perhaps its initial reception in 1925, which was not robust, was a reflection of the writing style of its author. But, the attention garnered by this novel in subsequent years proves that when the story … Read More
This week in her Designer Features column Alison takes us on an exotic fantasy trip though the newest collection from Fraulein Kink. READ and SEE more in the Gallery… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Fraulein Kink is one of those brands that continues to impress me. I’ve been a fan for years (I once carried it in my old store Faire Frou Frou), and it pleases me to see that the products and campaigns are just as beautiful as ever. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, Fraulein Kink is a luxury lifestyle brand that specializes in high end bondage fashion … Read More
I have been chomping at the bit (no this is not another Horse related blog) to write about my love affair with Chantelle’s Sports Bra. Let me clarify. This is a very personal statement. There are so many good sports bras on the market. In fact, I own quite a few of myself and I happily wear them. My husband moans when I pack my bags for Mexico. He cannot … Read More