It has been exceptionally beautiful in NY the past few days: no humidity, 80+ degrees, cloudless skies. It’s the kind of weather that can just make you feel good if you stand still for a few minutes and just take it in. I had this thought while cruising home from my brother’s yesterday , skylight and windows opened in my mini cooper; even driving on tedious route 84 could not … Read More
We seldom think of the lingerie industry as a microcosm of the fashion world or of society in general. But in France, at least, it’s both.
A recent poll showed that 91% of French women and 83% of men believe that lingerie is an important part of life and l’amour. But who knew that spirit would spill over into the historic election that returned the Socialists under … Read More
This is a very chaotic time for me, one of those crazy shifts in life’s equinox that can paralyze or energize, depending on perspective. For sure it is a crucible of stress. I am selling my home, full of 40 plus years of “stuff”, and downsizing big time. There are only a few weeks left to liquidate and the process morphs daily. I have decided to go greener, eliminate the … Read More
January 22, 2012
It was a very busy day at the show, crowded, a great deal of energy in the pavilion and definitely a positive vibe. I spent the morning reviewing Shapewear and the plethora of product that has now made this category a major player in Intimate Apparel. 
The Best of Intima presented a global overview of the Shaping phenomenon in a seminar tracking the classification’s evolution from basic … Read More
I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. … Read More
It is January 1, 2011, the birth of a new year. Birthdays hold so much promise, each one a crossroad from reflection to expectation. The holidays are over. We are cleaning up from the aftermath and gearing up now for a much anticipated cycle of growth. Putting away the fine china I have collected over the years, most of which was bequeathed to me from my parents, I am reminded … Read More
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Washington state to visit a client’s store located in the Skagit Valley north of Seattle and close to the Canadian border. Although I have visited many places during my life, this is one area of the country I had never seen. I was mesmerized by the snow capped mountains that embraced verdant farmland just beginning to yield the fields of tulips for which … Read More