La Perla
Luxury is, I believe, a matter of opinion. If you look in the dictionary, the definition moves between lavish material objects, sumptuous living and my favorite “a pleasure out of the ordinary allowed to oneself”. To me, receiving a present that I might never buy myself, but promotes a feeling of personal joy is a real luxury. Even though I am not particularly a lover of “things”, there are items of pure opulence … Read More
Christine
Spring 2016 Lingerie Market wrapped up last week following a very successful Curvexpo New York show held at the Javits Center. I spent three full days there focused on mining the products that will matter to a retailer’s inventory, particularly specialty stores. Because there is so much to see and I live in New York, I wait to review the brands I can visit until after the expositions. That said, I use this stage … Read More
Today’s take away from the Lingerie Fair was all about delicacy. Light as air laces with transparent grounds give way to ultra sheer garments. They are a gourmet treat; a feast for discerning eyes anxious to see precious lingerie design once again in Intimates. It was all capped by a delicious dinner hosted by Lingerie Francais at Ladureé in Soho. Of course the French pastries and world renown macaroons in gorgeous pastel shades did much … 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, despite some obstacles, I did … Read More
This week is the semiannual Curvexpo, the premiere Intimate Apparel show in North America. For those of you who attend, or even if you do not, the highlights of the design messages proffered by the market are critical for both merchandising and fashion vision. Certainly, I touched upon the 2015 Lingerie trends when I reported live from the Salon International de La Lingerie in Paris. However, certain points are particularly viable for the … Read More
Lingerie is to me a way of lifting women up. It is, if handled with class, the mystique that infiltrates our wardrobes, a voyage to femininity and self-esteem. It was rainy and grey in Paris this past week, typical January weather, and perhaps it affected my perception that the city had lost come of its luster. I try to leave my politics out of this column but in the wake of recent current events, it … Read More
