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
Five years ago when the shapewear business was barreling down the wholesale lingerie highway, I wrote an article for The Best of Intima magazine profiling the phenomenon. Two years later we updated our take on this direction. Today, I can say “Only the Best Survive”. Like any hot trend that explodes quickly, the implosion of those who do not understand the legacy of the category is imminent. Shapewear, in particular, … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
If you aren’t familiar with the song Whatever Lola Wants from the musical “Damn Yankees”, you might want to play that first to fully understand the inspiration behind today’s lingerie feature. The works you see here are by Los Angeles-based designer Lisa Nicole Harbottle for the luxury lingerie brand Lola Devlin. Founded in 2009 with a shop on Etsy, the label is about to reach new … Read More
One concept that becomes apparent when you travel back and forth between two cultures is how much horizons can expand. Exposure to new customs layers our lives, balances perceptions, and elevates standards. Spending 3 month stints in Mexico twice a year has allowed me to change my position from tourist to resident. It doesn’t change my love of country; it just entitles me to more exposure. The process of obtaining … Read More
There is a bird in my garden that has commandeered the tree top directly adjacent to my porch. He’s a vibrant orange-red Northern Cardinal who never stops chirping. He is absolutely gorgeous and very social, despite his noisy serenade and his obvious territoriality. His very persona begs attention: stunning, frisky, vivacious and congenial. He flies continuously into our glass porch doors, maybe in awe of his image or possibly mistaking … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
“Outrageously Adorable” is the term that comes to mind when thinking of Glitter and the Moon. This vintage-inspired label from the UK is where kitsch meets glamour. It’s without a doubt a brand that is overflowing with frothy ruffles, dreamy chiffon and wonderful whimsy!
Established in 2015, many of the pieces by Glitter and the Moon are embellished with sequins, beads and embroidery illustrations that range … Read More