And, I DO NOT MEAN BREAST CANCER AWARENESS! Pink is the color of unconditional love and nurturing, or so it is said. It has perpetually been associated with femininity, warmth, intuition and calm. And it has been hi-jacked by breast cancer organizations as a metaphor and changed the conversation from romance to money. I was never the “pink” girl, but I was always inspired by the pink world. Everywhere we … Read More
I grew up in a home where charity was a mandate. Even at a very young age, when my allowance was $.25, my parents insisted that I put a nickel a week in an envelope to donate to charity. My Dad, busy with his law practice, was President of our Temple, President of the Red Cross Brooklyn chapter, and involved in countless other organizations. My mom, a full time housewife, … Read More
Spots and Dots have been an intimate part of couture and lingerie for as long as I can remember. From prints to textile design to photography, they are a ubiquitous element of our fashion culture. Above Christian Dior and Princess Tam Tam. Below Hanky Panky and Sølve Sundsbø. Found on Pinterest
Dita Von Teese and Valentino
Unknown and Yves St Laurent
What Katie Did and Toru and Naoko
Black and White photography takes intimate perspective to a whole other level. Void of color, the subject is seen in a landscape of light and shadows. The images project the essence of the product. Above Noe Intimates and below KISSKILL Lingerie are examples. Intimate shots of women in their private moments prove the power of expression wrought by beautiful form.See More in our Pinterest and Instagram pages
Once and awhile you come across a brand that has your back. They identify market niches, justify them across consumer profiles and anoint product categories to position them for fashion relevance. Hanky Panky is a prime example. Ubiquitous proprietors of a very fluid underpinning business they have been on the forefront of seismic shifts in the panty category since their birth 35 years ago. They are acutely tuned into the … Read More
I have been watching a lot of HGTV lately. It’s my newest television obsession besides my occasional Netflix binges. I am completely mesmerized by the way these entrepreneurs take houses with great potential and transform them into intelligent investments. Most of these dwellings have innate character, perhaps visionary at their birth but now in need of a contemporary facelift. It’s fascinating to see how subtle changes can change the entire … Read More
Lingerie Inspiration culled from the artistry of Couture Ready to Wear. Here Valentino and Eli Saab runway artistry are reflected in the exquisite intimates from Agent Provocateur and The House of Worth’s Vague Collection.
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