By Marina Rybak
Cape of Needlepoint
I had a rare opportunity to visit the Antonio Ratti Textile Center at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and explore its renowned hand-made lace collection spanning the period of five centuries. The masterpieces of so called “lost art” are unmatched in beauty and their unique aesthetic is an integral element of the lingerie design narrative. Underscoring this connection, I became a supporter of the … Read More
It’s that time of year again, the bridge between winter and spring in the Northeast, suspended between two major holidays, Passover and Easter. One might question the validity of this presumption as it is only 45° today in NY and it snowed 2 inches yesterday night in NH. But I can see the crocuses pushing through the grass and in the city the daffodils and hyacinths are planted in force. … Read More
By Jennifer Cermak
As spring rolls into the lands and we joyously see the snow melting away and temperatures reach tolerable levels, it sparks a hint of hope that a summer does in fact exist, and it is on the way. The season also brings swim lessons starting and the rush of children looking for suits.
Lily Sunshine, Jenn’s daughter, in Ondade Mar
There are many options for kids swimwear … Read More
My first encounter with the essence of the La Perla brand happened during my Macy days when, on a business trip to Italy, my market rep, Gianna, took me to visit this company’s then family owned factory located in Bologna. It is here where I witnessed firsthand the intricate and time consuming handwork required to perfectly position and delicately sew the exquisitely designed Leavers laces and embroidered tulle pieces that … Read More
By Ali Cudby
Since joining the lingerie industry, I’ve always gone to the Curve trade shows in the US, but I hadn’t managed to visit ILS, the International Lingerie Show – until now. I wasn’t sure what to expect from my maiden voyage to ILS. I was told it was the “sexier” side of the lingerie industry, and that I would see more adult toys than I knew existed.
When … Read More
Here’s a bit of trivia that appears to be more and more relevant lately in the bra market: Canadians have been proffering wire free bras for years now. Why? Rumor has it that they believe there is a direct correlation between breast health and the wire worn so close to the source. I, for one, do not buy it. But it might be why it took a Montreal based company, … Read More
One might think that a petite woman has no wedding dress woes. But perfection matters to every bride. Remember that this woman has a small frame and enhancing her assets is part of the presentation. The Little Bra Company caters to a woman who wants to make the best of what she has. Here the Sascha strapless and the Lucia blue lined lace overlay padded push up promise smooth, supportive … Read More