Marilyn Monroe was a famous movie star when I was a child. I remember seeing Some Like It Hot at the Lake George Drive In Theater during summer vacation with my parents. It is amazing how 50 years later this actress, with her sultry demeanor dimly veiling a girl next door naivety, still fascinates the American public. Michelle Williams, who stars in the highly acclaimed My Week With Marilyn, … Read More
By TINA WILSON
Entos
The NY Times just released a list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21rst Century, the chosen ones span the globe, number one being Parasite, the incomparable Korean film from 2019, I wholeheartedly agree with this choice and many of the others. I am listening to The Buena Vista Social Club soundtrack as I write this blog. If the soundtrack to this film … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Aubade, Noblesse Oblige, Chantelle Pulp
The Lingerie market has changed dramatically. It was on its way with the surge of e-commerce prior to the Pandemic, but that disruption escalated the evolution exponentially. This is not news. Simply a necessary reality. Cautious energy prevailed at both the Curve and Evolution 2025 shows. That said, of course there were discoveries, eccentricities, and highlights. In the images below, I am … Read More
By BECKY YEE
Natori
Becky’s photo editorial, Sexy at Any Age, struck me as a perfect expose for the brands showcased here. Clearly, these images prove that “age is just a number”. We take for granted in our youth-oriented culture that well-made lingerie is the providence of the young. From full fit foundations to casual loungewear, even as gravity does its deed, women still savor sensual, sophisticated, and excellent fitting … 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 … Read More
By TINA WILSON
Social media spats…we all have them, some of us more than others. I have my share, as I am passionate about the dreadful times we are living thru and for good or bad, I tend to share them without much hesitation. I recently had a spat with an acquaintance on social media, and we worked it out and hugged, but during the back and forth this person … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
NATURAL skin
Organic Essentials
There was a definite uptick at CurvExpo in February. The show was larger, the layout was friendlier and the special events were pertinent to the current cultural shifts impacting the industry. For my part, as a veteran Intimates merchant, it’s still all about product and the social movements that guide its development. I was able to solidify my thoughts on subjects that are … Read More