By ALISON CONNOLLY
Erica M. is a New York-based brand known for creating alluring legwear and bodysuits that double as a decorative second skin. Each piece is made combining high-tech knitting patterns and designer Erica Young’s intricate, provocative designs. They are truly body art.
Established in 2012 with a primary focus on hosiery, Erica M. has since expanded into lingerie with an emphasis on bodysuits with strategically placed design details. … Read More
“Lingerie is The Poetry in A Woman’s Wardrobe”. I first coined this phrase in the mid 1980’s while presenting my case for a budget increase for the Macy’s Corporate Intimate Apparel division. I needed to convince a boardroom of middle age men to fund my belief that exclusively developed lingerie was worth the investment. I decided on metaphor: flowers, candy, romantic gestures that could elevate a woman’s sense of … Read More
If you are reading this blog now, I am en-route to Mexico or have already touched down in this tropical beach-side paradise. It’s close to 90 degrees in Cabo today, warm enough to ignite the withdrawal stage that always happens after I return. It’s hard to believe that just this past week-end, I was ensconced in the autumn colors that are currently devouring the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. … Read More
This week, Alison covers the extraordinary and versatile design talent of Andres Sarda. Known for his stunning runway presentations of swimwear, lingerie and fashion statements, this post reveals some of the Spring/ Summer 2017 highlights. READ and SEE more here.… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Several years ago there were not many lingerie blogs in existence; in fact there was a group of maybe 5-10 of us who blogged regularly, had our niche and knew one another. In those “early days” of blogging one of my favorite stories to consistently cover was the Andres Sarda runway show. Nearly every year this Spanish luxury lingerie label would pull out all the stops and … Read More
This week I had a rendezvous with jury duty, having exhausted my excuses after three postponements. Like everyone else in the auditorium waiting for their name to be called, I didn’t want to be there. Armed with my laptop, kindle and snacks, I decided I could make it through. I figured I would never be chosen since the concept of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is difficult for me to … Read More
This season, Empreinte is taking its inspiration from the sense of joy and optimism that summer brings. We are riding the wave of that good holiday vibe. We are playing with the codes of femininity. We are shaping, lacing and accessorizing in order to create those visual details that enhance the body and gently define a new and original femininity.
The range of colours inspired by the spectrum of sunlight … Read More