By Moira Nelson
As I think back on the past few weeks, I am inspired by mankind. I have seen people from all walks of life coming together to support those who have literally lost everything as a result of Hurricane Sandy. It brought people together who would not normally mix. Barriers of race, creed, sexual orientation and socio-economic differences have been broken. Here in Jersey City, we have witnessed great loss. Many of my … Read More
By Marina Rybak
One of the core political campaign narratives is to restore American jobs. A few newsworthy bits in the media have caught my attention lately. “Connecting the dots”, I realized that an inspirational lingerie story could emerge on the eve of the Presidential Election.
The high profile rhetoric about the unraveling of the American-made menswear brands – HMX Group highlighted the fact that thousands of local jobs are at stake. Meanwhile on the … Read More
By Moira Nelson
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month… which means that intimate apparel brands and businesses are stepping up to do their part to raise awareness and funds to “support” the organizations that dedicate themselves to this important cause. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the hundreds of thousands of lives that have been lost to Metastatic Breast Cancer. It seems that the Breast Cancer Survivors get most of the attention this time … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Hey there Lingerie Lovers! I think I’ve finally recovered from my trip to Los Angeles. It was a whirlwind trip, but very productive. So it was well worth it…. And I got to hang out with boob and bra expert Elisabeth Dale! Ya can’t beat that, right? But you know me… I was back in the saddle as soon as I returned to New York. And there’s a lot going on in … Read More
By Morgan O’Neill
Geoffrey Chaucer is widely considered the father of English literature and to the scholarly minded he is considered the greatest poet of the Middle Ages. No, I do not mean that his poetry appeals to people ages 40 to 60, sort of like people aging out of the rock and roll era at about 30, to soft rock at 40 and elevator music just before they cart you away to the old … Read More
By Moira Nelson
I’ve always been bothered by the heat… I much prefer the Spring and Fall seasons over the steamy Summer months. However, hot Summer nights inspire me to pull out some of my favorite sleepwear pieces such as Cami Sets and Rompers in buttery soft modal fabric or rayon blends. These fabrics drape so effortlessly. And I’m a sucker for their cool hand… There’s nothing better against my skin. Check out the adorable … Read More
By Aimee Guthinger
I’m spending the summer solstice evening sitting on Craigville Beach on Cape Cod. With my feet tucked in the soft sand & summer temps finally settled in, it feels like a little vacation out here tonight. So on that note I am going to take a short break from the last 2 weeks of Q & A to talk about something a bit more risqué; corsets.
Undergarments like the merry widow, the … Read More