By ALISON CONNOLLY
I sure do appreciate a brand that has personality. I also appreciate a brand that incorporates adorable canines into their campaigns. That’s where the brand Maison Marcy captured my attention. Within moments of seeing their first image, I knew I needed to see more. This is perhaps the first brand I’ve personally featured in the Gallery that designs for both men and women; it’s actually much harder … Read More
I’ve been fishing around the internet today trying to locate tickets to the New York City Ballet’s presentation of Swan Lake. I try to take my daughter to the ballet or her birthday every year, and I know how much she identifies with this story. But of course, because of conflicting schedules all around, we’ll have to make another choice. Nonetheless, the entire search got me thinking about swans, women, … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I must admit, when I think of Polish lingerie brands, I can’t help but think of utilitarian styles and the typical product photography that accompanies them. I feel bad generalizing like that, but it’s simply been my experience. Which is why I was completely surprised that a brand I had been admiring from afar, Le Petit Trou, was indeed Polish! Granted, the French name threw me … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There really is nothing so thrilling as when your favorite lingerie designer pairs up with your favorite model; the combination is magical! The recent collaboration between lingerie brand Dottie’s Delights and vintage style icon Miss Mosh is a match made in heaven. This is perhaps the third time the two have collaborated, and once again you can see why they were made for one another. In fact, … Read More
When a novel becomes seeded in a culture’s literary psyche, the mere mention of its name evokes specific references, images and emotions. Such is the case with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Perhaps its initial reception in 1925, which was not robust, was a reflection of the writing style of its author. But, the attention garnered by this novel in subsequent years proves that when the story … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Fraulein Kink is one of those brands that continues to impress me. I’ve been a fan for years (I once carried it in my old store Faire Frou Frou), and it pleases me to see that the products and campaigns are just as beautiful as ever. If you are unfamiliar with this brand, Fraulein Kink is a luxury lifestyle brand that specializes in high end bondage fashion … Read More
This week in Audio Briefs, we are proud to bring you Deedee’s interview with our very own Tina Wilson, creator and curator of our Fashion Illustrations in The Gallery. Tina’s impressive career history will have you captivated, star-struck and eager to hear her journey throughout this podcast.
She talks about her extensive design career working with renowned brands such as – Calvin Klein , Donna Karan, Christian Dior, Oscar de … Read More