Monique Elias is a universally creative artist with an unmistakable and charming style of expression. Her quirky prints and graphics are an endless source of wit and daily admiration for many of her social media devotees. These splashes of instant wisdom and childlike honesty welcome you into Monique’s magical world, which reflects all global and personal matters through the lens of kindness and love.
Despite challenging life circumstances, Monique always … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Recently, I took a trip to the Met Cloisters in NYC. The venue is not new to me but having just finished the biography of John D Rockefeller and reminded of his son’s obsession with medieval art, I was anxious to see, once again, the renowned Unicorn Tapestries. The confluence of grandeur, dignity, and ambition represented by this proud bastion perfectly captures the complex character of this … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Has there ever before existed a lingerie brand that’s quite so environmentally and socially conscious as Underwear for Humanity, which launched this year? I’m struggling to think of one. With a tagline of “kindness in action”, this Australian start-up is one that’s centered around giving back to the world in numerous ways.
Let’s start with its eco credentials. Underwear for Humanity was founded by lingerie … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Maison Close
There is no doubt that having a high-end beautiful photo goes a long way in differentiating your brand, connecting with your customer and making more sales. In fact 75% of online shoppers rely on photos to make their decision on a potential purchase.
But all photos are not created equally. There are photos that exemplify the brand’s story and there are photos that show what … Read More
By ASI EFROS
As a designer by trade and a passionate proponent of sustainability and innovation, I’d love to point the attention of fellow creators to seamless technology as the most eco-conscious method of garment manufacturing that exists today.
Me Moi
The traditional way of manufacturing garments, known as cut and sew, is the method by which the two-dimensional fabric is manipulated to make the garments fit our three-dimensional bodies. … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
Dragons: I have been intrigued by them ever since I learned that my son was destined to be born in the Year of the Dragon. I was pregnant in Asia on a business trip in 1988 and inundated everywhere by this delightful beast. Of course, I bought a stuffed dragon to greet him upon his birth. This iconic figure is a metaphor for majesty, strength, power, and … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Independent lingerie brands really don’t come much more iconic than Buttress & Snatch. This British label, which has been seen on everyone from Kate Moss to Beth Ditto to Madonna, has an instantly-recognizable aesthetic – one that’s characterized by luxuriously-draped off-shoulder details, oversized bow and flower adornments, and a wonderfully whimsical use of color and print.
Buttress & Snatch was created in 1999 by Rachel Kenyon, … Read More