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 … Read More
Today is a very traditional day in the Judeo-Christian world. And this year the convergence of Good Friday and the first night of Passover proffer a whole other spin on the meaning of kinship. Many academics claim that the Last Supper and the Seder were one of the same. As a child growing up in a family bridging the spectrum of Jewish doctrine from Reformed to Orthodox and filtered through … Read More
I’m back in Cabo again, wedding over and family returned east to in their proper roosts. It’s hotter than when I left in January. The season is inching closer to summer. I was so excited about escaping the horrific Northeast weather that I forgot just how much the temperature informs the culture here. I have mentioned the colors, the flowers, the water, and sand and I am sure there will … 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, … Read More
I have been a bit MIA this week in the wake of my son’s wedding in Newport Beach, California last Saturday. And now, straight from a week-end packed with one event after another, I flew to our home in Cabo with family in tow. Focus has been a challenge, but just to prove that lingerie really is the poetry in a woman’s wardrobe, here’s a few relevant highlights (and a … Read More
Walking through the Curve show last month, I did a double take when I passed the Barbara booth. The Anna blue and white printed bra and panty set displayed front and center for fall 2015 was a showstopper. I have always perceived this brand’s niche as stretch lace. However with the onset of their new fashion assortment for spring 2015, it is clear that something has changed at Barbara. … Read More
On my way to Cabo via California next week, I am looking forward to the sun, water and laid back vibe of the Southern Baha culture. Most of all, it’s the heat and light that transforms color, changing basic everyday commodities from the understated to the dynamic. Perhaps that metaphor is why I am drawn to the just discovered Bia Boro Underwear collection. I was surprised when this 5 year … Read More