Recently, I read an interesting article in Time Magazine about the artist, Damien Hirst. As a pioneer of the contemporary British Art movement, he is recognized for his controversial approach to modern art and his shocking subject matter. First and foremost, he is an expert at getting attention; he understands that the power of presentation reigns supreme. The article highlighted his series of Spot paintings, intricate grids of symmetrically arranged identical orbs whose colors never … Read More
Just a short note to let you know that we have just initiated a new venue on Lingerie Briefs called Consumer Briefs. Take a look under our Extra! tab on the main toolbar. If you have tried a product that you love, just post a review here and tell us why, because we value your input. We will mention the brand and your name (if you wish), as well as the store where … Read More
This Weeks Intimate Discovery: Hot, New Designers Arrive At The Lingerie Designer Showcase
There is nothing quite as satisfying as the discovery of new talent and for that I thank the Lingerie Designer Showcase trade show that took place last week at the AKA Hotel Residences in NYC. This nascent show, Indie in its own right, showcased 10 brands of emerging Intimate artists who are just spreading their wings. There were a host of … Read More
You know something is a trend when its synergy begins to creep into your daily conscious. I am not sure why or how, but I sense a sea change in our cultural atmosphere: a slow shifting of the tides. It was apparent at the Paris shows and reinforced again last week at CURVENY. There is always a broad sweep of interesting ideas, but I like to zero in. Nothing spoke louder to me … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: UK Designer Creates Lingerie Art
The first time I met UK Corsetiere, Velda Lauder I was impressed by the artistry of her work, but even more the intense diligence to detail and function. Velda’s
extensive design background, supported by a plethora of accolades and celebrity customers since she began her Intimate Adventure in 1994 has culminated in a focused Made to Order Corset collection that reveals her identity with the … Read More
By Rhea Cortado (contributing)
When it comes to a wedding, women have carte blanche to be spoiled brats. They want exactly what they want and how they want it. So at the Something Blue wedding showcase event at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, it was all about customization and personalization. Shoes can be bedazzled or dyed to the bride’s precise Pantone number fancy and cupcake sprinkles can be styled to match whatever the … Read More
The time has come,” the Walrus said,
“To talk of many things:
Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–
Of cabbages–and kings–
And why the sea is boiling hot–
And whether pigs have wings.”
When I was a little girl, my mother kept several porcelain figurines on her coffee table. They were meant to represent each of her 3 children. One of them was clearly a replica of Alice In Wonderland holding a tiny book which appeared to … Read More