by Jennifer Cermak
Expressive and exotic orchid blooms with confidence and warmth… Purple is a color you cannot quite pass by today – being Pantone’s color of the year, we have seen it pop up everywhere in fashion, interiors, and even home appliances. Purple is a flattering color that is quite easy to wear, as it blends both cool and warm undertones and remains complementary to neutral colors.
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Simone Perele
Although I did not manage to get to all the European lingerie brands, I feel strongly that without exception, they were dynamic and in many cases innovative. For certain I will be expounding on this perception at a later date, but the rich colors, delicate embroideries, airy laces and graphic designs on the bras and panties I saw at Empreinte, Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Lise Charmel, Epure, Simone … Read More
Salon De Lingerie officially opened over the weekend and on the first day, as I usually do, I spent the time (apart from a few crucial appointments) doing my best to secure an overview. Although the show was smaller, it seemed more crowded, but the real take away for me today, was the low key dynamic, a curious lack of that usual french drama that the Paris exposition generally offers … Read More
In Paris for the Salon International de la Lingerie show, slightly jet lagged and somewhat inured to the romantic fog that used to engross me whenever I found myself in this beautiful city, I still find certain aspects of the French culture so poetic, it is difficult to ignore the creativity born here. But more about that later. Today, I made a point of shopping at the usual suspects: Le … Read More
I went to my friend Gale’s farm yesterday. I was in dire need of a “horse fix”. Leaving the greyed out light of my Connecticut apartment complex and the damp city streets, I was expecting the temperatures to be colder, but I didn’t care. I needed the comfort of space and the clarity of purpose that equine activity always delivers. But, as I drove inland, the real surprise was the … Read More
Last Spring I was having coffee with a colleague in Greenwich, CT and decided to stop by Petticoat Lane, one of five lifestyle boutiques owned by Jason and Yami Palmer. I walked in to analyze the Lingerie content and walked out with a new handbag. It’s hard to resist Jason’s selling charisma which is substantial since it’s not my inclination to shop when I do these store visits. The … Read More
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to vintage, antique and historic references. I think I like the idea of all the attention to detail, a lost art as the our world becomes more global. With lingerie, particularly, some of the gorgeous laces and fine embroideries of yesteryear still prevail in design. Because weddings are a tradition dating back centuries, there is always creative information in … Read More