The first time I saw the name Flora Nikrooz, it was in a photograph posted on the side of a bus stop. It floated across the glass surface, a beautiful, billowy nightgown precious in the detail of its execution. That was, in fact in the 1990’s when Flora’s atelier make its mark as the purveyor of luxury sleepwear particularly well suited for a bride. Today, still designing in New York, Flora’s collection has expanded … Read More
Last fall I was introduced to the Ivette brand, a family owned bridal business created over 50 years ago as homage to owner Jacinto Parera’s wife Isabel. Designed in their Barcelona atelier with the finest European laces and produced by local artisans, Ivette is recognized by boutiques throughout the world for its comprehensive and exquisite collection of bridal lingerie. Capitalizing on the Spanish wedding heritage infused with a Mediterranean aura, these are beautiful intimates worthy … Read More
For those of you who are not yet aware, our Bridal Brief’s column is written primarily by me and we have had a terrific reaction to the stories we have posted there. So today, we decided to make that message clear by giving you a highlight here of the Lise Charmel post published today in Bridal Briefs. It’s no secret that I believe this is a year round opportunity for any lingerie retailer willing … Read More
By Margaret Shrum
Bridal showers and bachelorette parties: that special night to bond with your closest girlfriends before tying the knot. And what says bonding better than what’s closest to your skin – lingerie? Luckily for New York area brides, lingerie designer and expert Laura Mehlinger of Lola Haze™ is now lending her fanciful designs and expertise to spice up your bridal shower or bachelorette party in a unique, sexy, and above all fun way. … Read More
