By ELLEN LEWIS
The Evolution Show, just by its location and easy going vibe, is always an intimate affair. Many of the trends replicate my research in Paris at the Salon International de la Lingerie. Green and Pink presided. I saw Asian influences, watery florals and the infusion of bird motifs in prints. Floral laces juxtaposed with graphic details as well as multi-thread embroideries. There is always a modicum of leather and bondage. I … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
This editorial was originally inspired by my love of the Justin Timberlake song, SexyBack. Then I realized that perhaps the words might prove “uncomfortable” to some readers or worse yet, passé. Would anyone get it? So, I moved on to the obvious, sexy lingerie is back on the fashion radar and, after all, it’s also the beginning of the Holiday season, so why not? I emailed multiple brands asking for an image … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Dita von Teese
Curve New York took place at the Javits Center this February in a venue flooded with light and elevated above the conventional trade show jamboree. Many of the stories I noted reinforced the Paris themes: glitter and glow, bodysuits, intricate embroideries, graphic laces, and seduction. A carousel of dynamic prints in vivid colors merge with a palette of deep pink, purple and blue soaked hues, bright greens, yellow and … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Samantha Chang
Evolution is a jewel in the crown, an elegant display of boutique brands. I had intended to combine the Evolution NY and Curve NY show into one market report. The insights are not that different. I have over 600 images that reflect this point. However, even edited down, there are just too many for one post. Two shows in separate locations proved a bit challenging for the attendees. This I … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I do. Til death do us part. I pronounce you. I take you. I promise. Happily ever after. Tie the knot. Bliss.
Love and marriage. Spouses, couples, and the ups and downs of matrimony are making the headlines and some big waves. Do you stand by a spouse that encourages and helps orchestrate a government takeover? Do you recuse yourself or better yet resign from the highest court or do you pretend … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Trepidation, Anticipation and Evolution: the 2022 trade show season resumes with the opening of several expositions beginning this weekend (2/6 – 2/7) with a Private Showing in Los Angeles at the historical Culver City Hotel in Culver City, California. Initially conceived as a collaboration between sale’s reps and brands in order to meet production deadlines, it is being spearheaded by Samantha Chang’s Evolution Concepts Platform. 55 labels will be participating including … Read More
By TINA WILSON
I am beyond excited for fall. It’s a been awhile since the change of seasons was felt by us all as the past 18 months have been a blur. We’re still in the throes of that 5-letter word but I am pessimistically optimistic that sanity will prevail, and we will not be in this forever.
I kicked off the fall season recently at the 59th NY Film festival, where after the screening … Read More