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[/lightbox]My father was a gentle man, very fastidious, very reserved. He never raised his voice. I never heard any ultimatums. There were just expectations, very high expectations. No matter what I wanted, there was always a goal before I could have it. He was always raising the bar. He taught me that I was my only true competitor. His was a perfectionist whose standard … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Simone Perele Lights up the Panty Market with Invisi’bulles
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[/lightbox]By now most of my readers know that I am[lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Simone-Perele-Invisibulles-Bikini-Nude_detail.jpg”]
[/lightbox] on a constant search for the world’s most comfortable panty. Last week I tried the Invisi’bulle bikini (158720) from Simone Perele and I knew I had found another contender. This light as air, ultra-fine microfiber design … Read More
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[/lightbox]As I am writing this week’s Brief, we are all hunkered down here in the Northeast riding out Irene. She certainly made a grand entrance. One might think it was another royal wedding. The TV spin has been relentless, ominous; and semi cynic that I tend to be, a bit overdone. I do believe, however, that the noise is mostly to assure that we all … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: Arielle Shapiro wins the prestigious CFDA award for Lingerie
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[/lightbox]The first time I saw the ARI DEIN line at Journelle in NYC, I had a feeling that a new design star was on the horizon. Apparently, my intuition was correct, because Arielle Shapiro, the creative force behind this nascent brand was just awarded one of 10 positions in the … Read More
A few weeks ago, I went to see Savage Beauty, the Alexander McQueen exhibit, curated by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. It was hot, the lines were long and if not for the effort made to get there, my normal disdain for crowds would have told me to leave. I am glad I stayed because once inside, I was quite simply blown away. … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Gorgeous Boutique Proves the Power of Color in Montreal
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[/lightbox]I just returned from a quick [lightbox color=”#000000″ type=”image” title=”” link=”http://lingeriebriefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMG00269-20110815-1601.jpg”]
[/lightbox]trip to Montreal during which I had an opportunity to visit some wonderful boutiques. I have always been intrigued by the Canadian Intimate Apparel business because in many ways it still mimics the European approach where independent stores still … Read More
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[/lightbox]Inspiration is ephemeral. To an artist, it happens without thought, a moment in time caught from the corner of an eye, a scent, a sound, a touch, a brief shift in space. It is not always easy to explain. I have been writing this blog now for over two years, weaving lyrical musings of my life and its intimate rapport with lingerie. My connection to … Read More