Parisians are not well prepared for snowstorms. The airport is closed down and the EuroRail was stopped for 2 hours for those en route from London. The streets are still coated with an icy mush: plows and shovels probably don’t go with the French aesthetic. This wintry weather is very auspicious. How coincidental that the major theme of this year’s Salon De Lingerie is “Ice Land”, the main message at … Read More
Today at Salon De Lingerie was my general show overview and I did not spend too much time on individual brands. Mostly I took stock of the show and what it had to offer. It was a bit quiet here due to flight cancellations from the snowstorm and European economic woes, but still most of the booths with whom I touched base with were pleased with the traffic.
There is … Read More
I spent today with my blogging cohort, Ali Cudby indulging in a taste of French extravagance. Meeting Ali at Angelina’s, the landmark tea room renowned for their rich desserts and perfect Parisian atmosphere; I insisted that she gratify her palette with their signature hot chocolate and whip cream confection.
Then it was off to Empreinte L’Atelier Lingerie where I had been invited to experience the company’s new bra fitting concept … Read More
Today, I did my regular first day run around to Galleries Lafayette, Bon Marché and the shops in St Germaine. It’s how I ward off jet lag after an overnight flight and a late check-in time at the hotel. It’s January Mark-down mania in Paris and as usual the stores are packed with sales. Interesting fact: in France big sales are government controlled. These big price breaks are en mass, … Read More
I love the city of Paris and tomorrow I fly there to attend the Salon De Lingerie. It’s hard work, but somebody has to do it and lucky for me, I have had that privilege many times. Yes, it’s a trade show, long days inside voluminous halls foraging for inspiration with little time for outside expeditions. But still, it’s Paris, whose elegance and innate style have made it one of … Read More
Several years back when I was in the process of launching a major sleepwear brand for my company, my Design Director and I decided to create an entire collection around shades of green. There was a rhyme to our reason because this was a licensee recognized world-wide for their horticultural motifs. When we presented our plans to the Sales team, we got a lot of resistance. They insisted that historically, … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Under every wedding gown, there is a slip that will enhance a bride’s shape and also create the most flattering silhouette for her gown. Wedding gowns need a proper bridal slip to create fullness and for the gown to hang properly on the body. It’s a big mistake to not purchase a slip to wear under your gown; this detail makes a huge difference in the way … Read More