When I was young, I used to give my mother a single rose on Mother’s Day. She told me that to truly appreciate the perfection of this flower, it needed to stand alone. Eventually this offering became a tradition and now, every time I see one, I am reminded of this extraordinary woman, her warmth, her class, her beauty both inside and out. I have never made much of this … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
There really is no better time in a woman’s life to throw caution to the wind and allow herself to be “showered” with decadent lingerie than during the spring of her engagement. It is a great time for the real fun of being a bride to begin. It is a special time for both you and your soon to be betrothed, and no matter what your taste … Read More
When I was in college, my British born boyfriend introduced me to Bassett’s Licorice Allsorts. Every time I see this confectionery mixture I have a Proustian moment. It forever brings me back to those halcyon days when I was captivated by him and the possibility of changing the world. It was the late 1960’s. We were fresh, earnest and very serious about our futures; we had no idea how joyous … Read More
Every once and awhile I like to focus on an artist whose dedication to her vision raises the bar for women. Defying the status quo is difficult in a commercially charged world, but Marlies Dekkers has proven her metal by standing firm in her desire to express her own personal perception of Intimates.
Doing so, she has pushed the envelope of bra design, introducing the concept of brave exposure to … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
I met Flora Nikrooz some years ago. When you are with Flora, it is quite obvious why she has been the creative force behind this brand of sensual, soft, and beautiful sleepwear for 30 years. I probably should not admit it, but when I was developing private label product for Macy’s, Flora’s designs were a go to source of inspiration. Her exquisite and elegant details, workmanship guided … Read More
There is something almost poetic about the flowering pears outside my bedroom window and the way they juxtapose with the naked bark of every other tree on the street. Clearly we are finally at the fulcrum of winter’s last breath and springs rebirth. It’s the dichotomy that intrigues me. The clarity of light and the crystal blue skies belie the frost bitten nights. The earth remains brown and wet even … Read More
Last fall when Simone Pérèle introduced Révélation to the market, I thought it was an interesting premise, interesting enough to actually write a story about this sumptuous intimate’s collection. This is the company’s first foray into lingerie sized specifically for a full busted woman. I thought it noteworthy that this brand, so quintessentially French in its intent, had finally found a voice for the full busted woman. On a personal … Read More