My life has taken a very windward course in the past few years. Change seems to do that at times. All we can really do is to focus on the horizon and navigate to a safe harbor. To do this, I have left most of my “stuff” behind and only held fast to the few items that help keep the waters calm. One of these is my collection of stones, … Read More
Chanel
I was thinking about Paris the other night; how many weddings and honeymoons happen in this city of dreams. I kept searching for images to tell the story and then, I realized that nothing says “J’Accept” like French Bridal Lingerie. In the end, these beautiful designs turn into keepsakes in a brides memoirs. Old or New they still say “I Do”
Aubade
Lise Charmel
Chantelle
Empreinte
Simone Perele
Maison
I have been a part of the Intimate Apparel Industry for 30 years and worn many hats: Retailer, Merchandiser, Brand and Sale’s Director. The one lesson I have learned that trumps all is the critical importance of fabric sourcing and development when securing the integrity of the Lingerie product. Completely oblivious during my buying days; intent on fashion and margin, I did not grasp the complexity of the piece good … Read More
Struggling all my life with the fashion limitations confronting well-endowed women, I spent many more years than necessary frustrated by the Western profile of style defined by the “less is best” crazed media. It wasn’t until I began my college journey into the History of Art that I realized that beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. 400 years ago, Peter Paul Rubens defined feminine mystique by painting … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
Gottex at The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Show
After the great Swim Show, I got knocked in the head by my lovely 2-year-old daughter. This little bonk caused an abscessed tooth, root canal, infection, hospital stay and lowered my immune system so now I find myself with a sinus infection and cold during the end of summer. Needless to say working 2 to 3 hours … Read More
I have been following Conturelle’s product emergence in North America ever since I was introduced to this legendary German brand 5 years ago. Entering the US market sometime around their 125th birthday, Conturelle began its ascent here with an introduction of some of their established European styles. One of these, Provence, a gorgeous 3 part Swiss embroidered, guipure trimmed underwire bra has played an enormous role … Read More
All my life I have been a dog person. Always had one living by my side; sometimes 3. Cats on the other hand were an afterthought. Somehow or another, the cats in my house were there because someone brought a kitten home, promised to covet it for eternity and then, left the poor feline there to fend for herself in the grasp of a canine domicile. Cats make very few … Read More