I grew up in the 60’s the prodigy of parents who came of age in the 1940’s. My parent’s youth was defined by patriotism aptly earned. Mine rebelled against a war born of politics. They called us Baby Boomers. My children think we were hippies. Even today, they describe me as eccentric. The truth is that we were no different than today’s Millennial: products of a modern culture anxious to … Read More
Today. in our Gallery, Alison Connolly, our resident reporter on new, provocative and groundbreaking lingerie designers reveals the beauty of E.L.F. Zhou London’s evocative intimate collection. SEE MORE… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The world of luxury lingerie continues to reveal new talent, and it appears this year’s newer notable is E.L.F. Zhou London. This fashion-forward intimate apparel label features daring silhouettes and cutout details to create a full ensemble worthy of any seductress! The designer, Elf Yue Zhouhas, created this avant-garde bodywear brand in 2015 with the intention of merging lingerie with ready-to-wear. You can see where … Read More
Jackson Pollack
Jackson Pollack was a driving force behind Abstract Expressionism. Considered a major influence in the history of modern art, redefining painting. His radical splatter paintings forever changed the way contemporary art is perceived. In many ways, the Antigel Swimwear collection is emulating his message in the bathing suit category. Using a freeform palette of vibrant colors combined with the excellence of the Antigel construction, the La Belle Artiste … Read More
Recently, culling through my archives, I came across this image of Les Voûtes Filantes (The Shooting Vaults), a series of arched string tunnels installed in a 16th century courtyard by the Atelier Yok Yo with sculptor Ulysses Lacoste and Laure Micarré for the June 2015 emerging garden festival in Cahors, France The exhibition, lasting a mere 4 weeks, is a highly technical collaboration consisting of 78 kilometers of cobalt … Read More
I get a kick out of watching entrepreneurs who have their mojo together and are not afraid to take a leap, but it takes serious guts to give up everything in which you have previously pursued to support a principle. I think that is why I am so impressed with Megan Grassell, who as a high school student, turned a personal frustration into a full-fledged business, Yellowberry. At the … Read More
Ali Cudby tells the story of how Cheryl Côté, owner of Esprit de la Femme in Nelson BC, Canada, used her expert listening skills to enhance customer service and in the process, gave very needed support to a member of the transgender community. READ MORE… Read More