Move over Dylan’s Candy Bar, there’s a new game in town. Jane & Bleecker opened its doors this spring stocked with an assortment of comfy, cool and colorful sleep treats. The brand is a virtual candyland of coordinated separates rife with quirky prints and patterns. Conceived with a New York state of mind, these styles are perfect for any young millennium. This collection, created by the The Carole Hochman Design … Read More
When it comes to drama, weddings take the cake. The entire process evokes memories of producing a major play. There are so many facets to the affair, so many players in the equation, and emotions can run high. My daughter in law (to be) has already told me that she might let her bridesmaids choose their own dresses to eliminate discord. (I advised against it). None the less, one can … Read More
It’s no secret that I feed on comfort. My entire lifestyle is wrapped around the psychology of casual contentment. To me, this is the ultimate luxury. It is probably a compelling reason why I feel so strongly about the emergence of Easy Wear in the Intimate market. In fact, it is a kind of addiction. I have been waiting patiently for the delivery of Addiction Nouvelle Lingerie’s new micro-modal loungewear, … Read More
Saturday was the summer solstice and I spent it visiting my partner, Shirley at her home in Portsmouth, NH. We really didn’t do much but still, the weekend did not disappoint: perfect weather, ocean sunsets, sailboats, lobster rolls and homemade ice cream. It struck me that the very essence of the New England lifestyle is captured in the local vistas along this coastline. This is the berthing ground of nautical … Read More
Last week I subwayed to downtown Brooklyn to visit Iris Lingerie and discovered a perfect marriage, Iris Lingerie and Kimera Design. In a very unique business model, one that works beautifully, Kimera’s bridal and special occasion boutique hosts Iris’s Intimate Apparel shop right on its premises. Kimera showcases an eclectic assortment of original gowns and dresses created by owner Yvonne Chu catering to a modern bride who likes … Read More
Sue Hughes, a traveling lingerie sales rep for the Formfit Company of Chicago, with model checking fit. 1949 Photo by Phillip Harrington accompanied by Stanley Kubrick for Look Magazine.
In our continuing series on Lingerie through the decades, Shirley focuses on post WWII intimate apparel and the glamorous starlets of the 1940’s who created great desire for beautiful undergarments, sleepwear and swimwear…. READ MORE in ‘Lingerie That Lingers’… Read More
As a veteran New Yorker, I prefer commuting around the city underground. I know the subways have a reputation, much maligned in my opinion. It is the fastest way of navigating the urban landscape. The NY transit system has its own cultural identity; a collective of creative synergy that never stops performing. Where else but in NYC could a music program birthed in the metro gain international appreciation? Music Under … Read More