Holiday Wedding Gold

By ELLEN LEWIS

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I once attended a wedding during the holiday season hosted by the uber wealthy brother of a friend of mine. I was overwhelmed by the level of opulence and frankly a bit distraught at the no holds barred obvious expense: 27 piece orchestra, 12 full grown lit up fir trees surrounding the dance floor and so many white orchids enveloping the chapel and the dinner tables that … Read More


Perfect Gifts ~ 8knots

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Whenever I think of design perfection I think of my old friend and colleague Marcia Bayard with whom I worked for many years, first at Macy’s and later on at the Turkish based NAP, NY where we launched the Crabtree & Evelyn Sleepwear line together.  Our symbiotic relationship consisted as me, the merchandiser challenging design viability and cost and Marcia, the designer whose vision often outreached the current trends.  We … Read More


Always Splendid®

3105SW_741aI was rummaging through my daughter’s dresser drawers recently when I happened upon a bralette whose touch was so creamy smooth that I picked it up and asked her if this was the sample we had discovered a few years ago when sample shopping in Paris. But she said no; that it was, in fact, from Splendid®.  She’s a real Splendid® RTW fan, often lauding their amazing fabrics, … Read More


The Giving Bride

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A few months ago,, during Lingerie Fashion week, I had the good fortune of meeting Maggie Gillette, the creative entrepreneur behind the nascent bridal brand, The Giving Bride. What enticed me about Maggie’s work was not only the delicate platinum lace that details the Ashley collection (some of the photos highlighted here) but also her mission: to donate part of the proceeds to women’s shelters. All of these designs … Read More


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When I met Jane Woolrich some years ago, I was instantly drawn to her warmth, her vitality and particularly the sparkle in her eyes. I knew that I was in the presence of an enriched woman. Deeply passionate, Jane has always focused on productivity in lieu of publicity defining her character as well as her work ethic. Her lingerie designs are an excellent reflection of the trichotomy of the British … Read More


Swim With Confidence

By KIMBERLY BERGER

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Winter is here and it is time for comfort foods and holiday treats, to warm our selves by the fire and to sip hot cocoa.  It’s a time to daydream about tropical beaches and our upcoming winter vacation. But with all of this comes the dread of baring our sun-starved yet overfed bodies for all of the world to see and the intimidating process of finding … Read More


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Sometimes I see lingerie that reminds me why I began this blog and the reason I opted to remain in this business many career years ago when I had the opportunity to move into other merchandising venues. It is because exquisite intimate designs are truly works of art.  The cost is not the issue; the collector invests in the value the piece promises for the future. The creator changes the … Read More


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