By STEPHANIE HYNES
Aubade & Christine Silk
Finally, spring has arrived in North America, or so I have been told. Here in Mexico, there is really no such season. And, I must admit that I miss its debut. Something happens to the light in spring. It is, in fact, clearer, luminescent and weightless. As the earth blooms, I find a metaphor to feminine empowerment. These … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Hanky Panky
Part Two of Stephanie’s photographic homage to floral inspired lingerie completes our fashion editorial series celebrating the “The Rites of Spring”. Today begins a huge holiday weekend worldwide, one awash with tokens of rebirth. Nothing is quite as rejuvenating as tiny buds lacing the skyline, peeks of green embroidering the earth and sunshine delivering hope.
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I remember earlier in my retail career, whenever I felt too bogged down in paperwork, I would abandon my desk and re-merchandise the selling floor. It was like mental yoga, balancing color and form without compromising focus on key items. The challenge refreshed me. Today, a little under the weather and on a publishing deadline, I decided that the best salve for my current physical and mental challenges would be to soak in a little … Read More
There has been some commentary on social media recently questioning the use of the Japanese Geisha as a reference for design. It has been called out as what some see as the glorification of women serving men. I find this perspective incredulous. It is clear that this statement precludes knowledge of the Geisha culture. These women hold a powerful place in Japanese society. The word actually translates to artisan. In his book, Geisha, A Life… Read More
Christine Lingerie
Curve NY was, as always, a 3 day marathon of appointments for me. I missed a few interesting brands and worst of all, lost my notebook containing two full days of notes. Not to worry, resurrection is imminent as I make contact with each company whose input is somewhere in a NYC taxi cab.
Curve is a giant gallery of brands and my preference is to curate trends prevalent to the industry as … Read More
When it comes to drama, weddings take the cake. The entire process evokes memories of producing a major play. There are so many facets to the affair, so many players in the equation, and emotions can run high. My daughter in law (to be) has already told me that she might let her bridesmaids choose their own dresses to eliminate discord. (I advised against it). None the less, one can see how opposite tastes and … Read More
