Having lived through several seismic events in America’s history, I have learned a great deal about the underpinnings of our national heritage. I remember where I was when JFK was assassinated, my ire over Vietnam, the shame of Watergate, and the shock of 9/11. A country’s character is formed by its approach to challenges so enormous, they could not be imagined. We may be many things in the United States, with many contradicting opinions but … Read More
P.J.Salvage is known for using luxury fabrics and chic patterns, P.J. Salvage transformed nightwear and began a renaissance in bedroom fashions that has crossed over into loungewear and everyday wear.
(Fall 2013 Collection: PJS Paisly Chemise and PJS Camo sleep shirt & PJS POP Chemise below)
We moved yesterday; downsized from a 5 bedroom home on several acres of land to a 3 room apartment. I am sitting on the porch of our cozy new abode situated on the Hudson River with my morning coffee. Across the water all I see are the burgeoning trees rising from their own reflections in the NY waterway. WestPoint Academy, poised among the greenery, adds a classy allure. The April weather is uncharacteristically mild and … Read More
Eat your hearts out fellow northeasterners: I flew out of New York Saturday in front of a surprise snowstorm that dropped 8+ inches of snow on our autumn landscape. I am very happy to have escaped to my favorite getaway, Los Cabos, Mexico; where I am relaxing in the sun enjoying the comfort of the balmy sunshine and light ocean breezes. The temperatures at home were precipitous, edging down to the freezing mark for … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
As someone whose slips are an indispensable part of her lingerie wardrobe, I was very interested to learn about Undergoodies. A small, US-based brand by Mindy Christie, it’s creating decidedly-modern slip skirts and slip shorts, with vibrant colors and unique design touches such as ‘secret’ pockets.
After a soft launch in 2020, Christie rebranded the label at the start of this year, saying that this new name “seemed a good first … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Le Petit Trou
Curve NY was a major success. Taking place once again at Spring Studios in downtown NYC, the energy matched the message. Spring 23 is all about Joy and Color in our lives. Booths were packed, mainstream brands as well as newcomers. The Lingerie Briefs Salon showcased 18 entrepreneurial designers in a gallery venue attracting over 100 contacts for participants. Seminars seats were full. There was an air of anticipation … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
While I intend to showcase visual highlights mined from the Curve NY show, I have a few macro-observations I want to present. As a merchant, I am not only charged with identifying product with sales force, but also, I must sniff out shifts in consumer interest at a visceral level. This is the lingerie trade show where such vibes emerge. It is, by default of space availability, the only venue capable of … Read More