By KIMBERLY BERGER
I was 26 years old when I began working in the swimwear industry. Back then the largest size in a bikini was an XL, mix and match separates were unheard of, tankinis didn’t exist and one piece suits only came two flavors: old lady florals with full coverage or a no support tank style, usually in a color block. Twenty years later, and the swimwear market caters … Read More
When photography, lifestyle and design merge, the result can elevate product to a higher dimension. The beautiful work of UK lingerie and swimwear designer Hadley Smythe is elegantly profiled on her website. Alison’s discovery of this retro influenced merchandise on instagram proves just how powerful social media can be. READ and SEE more… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
If you’re a fan of Instagram like I am, you realize the wonderful places it can take you. For instance one afternoon I had the pleasure of discovering the UK luxury brand Hadley Smythe. I saw this striking girl who bears resemblance to Dita Von Teese, and instantly fell in love with the inspiration photos she posted, the multitude of pattern-filled vacation photos she has shared, … Read More
Five years ago when the shapewear business was barreling down the wholesale lingerie highway, I wrote an article for The Best of Intima magazine profiling the phenomenon. Two years later we updated our take on this direction. Today, I can say “Only the Best Survive”. Like any hot trend that explodes quickly, the implosion of those who do not understand the legacy of the category is imminent. Shapewear, in particular, … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
A couple weeks ago I might have binge watched Catastrophe, the very fun, quirky English sitcom.
Sorry, not sorry.
So last week, when I found myself pointing the remote blankly at the screen, I decided I needed to ease up on the TV junk food and feed my brain some protein.
I turned on the Ted Talk channel and watched the amazing offering by Brené Brown on … Read More
It’s really hot outside. Today, New York is pushing 100 degrees. I am thinking that the Cloisters in upper Manhattan might be a good place to be in this oppressive weather. I was driving past the Fort Tyron exit and it occurred to me that this museum wrought in the medieval architectural style of a European abbey might just be a way to escape, not only the heat, but the … Read More
This week Alison continues her search for new lingerie design talent bringing us the glamorous work of Lisa Nicole Harbottle created for luxury brand Lola Devlin. If you remember the iconic song “Whatever Lola Wants” , you will understand everything this brand espouses. READ and SEE more here… Read More