In the wake of the Olympics, I have been thinking a great deal about women and sports. Except for a period of time in my 30’s swimming laps before work, I really never had a propensity for sports. I think this was generational. Girls weren’t on teams. They were cheerleaders. Yes, we witnessed women achieve extraordinary feats during the Olympics: Nadia Comaneci, Janet Evans, Florence Griffith Joyner, but these were … Read More
I have a love-hate relationship with Facebook. When it launched during my son’s freshmen year in college, I found the concept intriguing. I am a huge proponent of communication as a tool. It opens many vistas, but then Facebook exploded. To me, it was teaching a whole generation the wrong definition of sharing long before they could possibly grasp the ramifications of over exposure on the internet. But, like all … Read More
I discovered a new brand at Curvexpo NY last week, mainly because Easton International now representing them in the USA, insisted I take a look. Thank goodness I usually listen to them. Bluebella, the UK based lingerie company founded in 2005 by Emily Bendell, represents everything we, at Lingerie Briefs, hope for in our quest to support women’s self-esteem. Girls deserve to compete on equal levels without ever compromising … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The best days for a blogger are when you discover a brand that makes you want to write about it RIGHT THIS INSTANT. You are instantly smitten, and need to share your discoveries with the rest of the world. I was fortunate to get struck with inspiration from two distinct brands, both of which recently released a bridal collection: Valentine NYC and Serène Intimates. Granted, their … Read More
Marlies Dekkers
Fashion ideas come from so many different places and how they inform design is what makes the creative process so interesting. Sometimes, it’s all about the message. There are so many mainstay businesses that are critical to the retail experience. They are the margin builders. But new direction can keep these essentials fresh. Again, I must reiterate that I did not see the entire market offer at Curve … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Cyd Charisse in Silk Stockings
It’s difficult to pinpoint that one thing that makes vintage lingerie so captivating. So many of us are drawn to it, so many of us (that appreciate lingerie) have Pinterest boards exclusively dedicated to it. Furthermore, there are dozens of contemporary designers who draw inspiration from it, whether blatantly or with subtle retro hints. The scope of “vintage lingerie” reaches as far … Read More
Curve NY is over and I have much to tell you, but while I organize my thoughts, I thought I’d share a bit of creative insight gleaned in NYC shopping in Soho yesterday with one of my clients, Laurence, a young lingerie designer from Canada. Let’s not discuss the $27 cab ride we endured while trapped in Wednesday matinee traffic. The trip was worth it. Besides the usual suspects like … Read More