Sunday afternoon I attended the ballet with my daughter. We celebrated her birthday at Lincoln center with The New York City Ballet and the formidable George Balanchine. It was poetry in motion. I was never that girl with dreams of being a princess walking to the alter; but a ballerina, that was another story. From a very young age, I was entranced by the beauty of dance, particularly ballet. For … Read More
It’s no secret that I have great respect for the Dita Von Teese lingerie brand. Some time ago, I wrote a post explaining why. So, I am thrilled that Dita has been named as the hostess of this year’s Femmy Awards to be held February 2 at Ciprani’s in NYC. I do not think that my colleagues on the Underfashion Club board could have found a more fitting woman … Read More
I just returned from the Mode City Swimwear/Lingerie and Interfilière shows. If you have ever watched the movie Around The World In 80 Days, you might have some idea what my recent trip to Paris was like. A confluence of unexpected events; 100 degree temperatures sans air-conditioning, a wicked cold in full fever mode and a camera that would not cooperate, made this particular trip a challenge. Nonetheless, journey accomplished, … Read More
Festive 4th of July outfits tend to err on the cheesy side – but splashing a little national pride into your weekend swimwear choices or your store window displays is always welcome. All we ask is that you dive into the style with class.
A great way to pull off the color block trend, and if done right this suit will play into nautical styling all summer season long.… Read More
By Kim Caldwell
Listen, I’ve worked with some sexy lingerie before. In fact, when I worked with La Perla, their Black Label and Marvel lines were high on sex appeal and low on coverage. There were even accessories like lacey eye masks, silver devil horns, leather whips. And as a New York City resident since the age of 18, I’ve seen a few things, OK? But when it came to … Read More
By Cristina Casciano-King
Mantyhose made a big splash for the American Metrosexual Male earlier this year in many publications like NY Magazine, The New York Times and even The Week. So were the men of NYC flocking to sites to snap up the latest trends showcased by these fashion forward publications?
Mantyhose are just like their female oriented counterparts, they are produced in sheer, patterned and even oiled to give … Read More
By Moira Nelson
Hey there lingerie lovers! I apologize for not keeping up with the column these past few weeks…. My personal life got in the way of my lingerie life (yes, believe it or not, I have other aspects of my life besides bras & panties!) Nonetheless, I’m back at it and excited to report on the latest happenings in the world of lingerie. Here are a few Intimate … Read More
