By ELLEN LEWIS
A few months ago I chatted on the phone with Dita Von Teese, ostensibly to discuss her current lingerie collection. The discussion segued into various subjects after I explained that I really didn’t want to do an interview. Dita has been interviewed a gazillion times. I wanted to highlight what inspires her vision of intimate apparel. We considered that Dita might be able to send me images of the things that … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Dita Von Teese
The glittering spectacle of showgirl costumes can run the gamut from extreme highs to tacky lows, but I thought it would be fun to focus on the styles that are over-the-top, super stylish and dazzling. If you’ve watched one of these costumes being performed in during a live performance, you understand the importance of sparkle, movement, and the occasional ostrich feather plume.
There seems to be a fine line … Read More
My husband Gerard went fishing yesterday and caught a 45 lb. Dorado. The ear to ear grin on his face said everything. He was very satisfied after his big catch. The thing about fishing is the hours of anticipation. Waiting endlessly, floating silently, one could be lulled to sleep lost in a fantasy of great expectations. Just when the dream is fading, the vision turns to reality and a powerful presence appears. For the fisherman, … Read More
What a surprise when, at The Curve Lingerie show last month, I bumped into two young designers who were just beginning their careers when they worked with me in a past life. Now, several years later, Courtney Newman and Erica Paul have propelled their personal retro style into a showcase of glamorous lingerie for women who are blessed with sexy curves. Inspired by the vintage under-things worn by burlesque stars in the 1920’s, Dirty Dolls… Read More
