During the opening of Curve NY, I did my usual walk around. Lots of old friends, some new ideas and a few interesting trends. Stay tuned. But for now, my biggest take away was the exquisite details applied to buttery soft and ultra light fabrics. And even in men’s underwear, innovative technical details transformed simple basics to comfortable essentials.
Mimi Holliday: gossamer w/gold highlights
Absolutely Pom: Airy Lace blocking
Addiction:
From the moment of the opening ceremonies in Sochi throughout the past few days of mind-boggling athleticism, I am reminded of the extraordinary effort behind seemingly effortless achievements. The painstaking work required to perform at Olympic levels is often camouflaged behind the breathtaking results that the athletes achieve. A skater floats across the ice in perfect sync to the music; a skier catapults down a mountain at 65 miles an … Read More
Chantelle’s Mouvance, Capri- a homage to contemporary architecture with ultra light lines celebrating feminine curves.… Read More
I had every intention of updating you daily from the New York Curve show this week, but unfortunately hotel hysteria intervened with 4 room changes in 4 days. (Don’t ask). Anyway, better late than never. There was lots of product to see, some interesting trends, new brands percolating and a quintessentially New York energy: focus without fanfare. To be honest, I don’t spend a lot of time on New York … Read More
During the heady days of college, immersed in the bohemian lifestyle of the art student on campus, I became infatuated with the European painters whose unconventional techniques transposed the definition of art in the early 20th century. I was particularly fascinated with the deconstruction of realism and the reconstruction of form into a simple, powerful statement. And as with much of art throughout history, the female anatomy was a … Read More
… 
…