I graduated college in 1972. Feminism was hurdling full speed into the dialog. I got the message, but couldn’t get into it. I was raised by parents who taught me to take care of myself; to never depend on another person for survival. My dad was never a princess dad. My mom demanded self-respect. It was about personal growth. They supported my creativity but schooled me to balance quality and … Read More
This is a tale worthy of repeating. Imagine you are a natural entrepreneur living in Romania when the Iron Curtain falls. You look around. Assessing the culture and hungry to begin a business venture of your very own, you notice the lack of underwear and bathing suits that is available in your newly birthed society. You invest in 4 sewing machines, hire a few workers and start a business developing … Read More
For the past few years I have been watching Harlow & Fox, the elegant British lingerie brand conceived for women DD to G cups. Designed and produced in the UK of sumptuous European fabrics and Leavers laces, this is luxury lingerie. It is an extravagance worthy of any woman, particularly on her wedding day. Recalling the glamour of the 1940’s, the Eleanor and Viola collection in almond and hazel … Read More
By JEAN CRISS
This is a continuation of the Sexy Survivor Lingerie series. You‘ve now heard a little about two survivor stories and what these women chose for undergarments. Here are two more; both quite compelling and involving single lumpectomy with radiation treatment and a radical mastectomy with prosthesis as well as their current challenges, still years later – 16 and 20 years afterwards. They shared their stories about their … Read More
I am leaving today for Paris. I will be attending the Salon De Lingerie and Interfilѐre semiannual shows where I will be ensconced daily in beautiful lingerie, innovative fabrics and fashion direction. It’s a heavy dose of inspiration. Packing for this trip is always a challenge: weather, events, long days on my feet (ie: comfort), and the flight (more comfort). What to wear pales for me in the face of … Read More
Several weeks ago, in a conversation with François Pomѐs, editor in chief of Creations Magazine, we began a discussion about the emerging bralette trend in fashion. This category has often eluded me as I am personally focused on bras that satisfy a bigger cup woman. Professionally speaking, the non-wire, easy comfort bralette has always mattered, but truthfully, it stayed parked in the small busted lane. It was never a major … Read More
It’s the 6th day of Hanukah and Christmas is 2 weeks away. Here I sit in Cabo San Lucas slightly disconnected from the seasonal hoopla that infiltrates our culture in the USA. In Mexico, the holidays are apparent, but much lower key. There are festivities planned at schools and one can see some decorations gracing major town squares; but frankly, the celebration is reserved. It takes place in churches … Read More