I just returned from my semi-annual 3 day immersion into Curve New York. I will be covering the Fall 2016 show in the next few days. Today, however, I thought I might catapult you into the lingerie fashion future with a brief exposé from Concepts Paris on the autumn/winter 2017 trends. During the show, Jos Berry, our intimate industry soothsayer, gave us an overview of the emerging color, fabric … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
“I don’t like being talked down to, you know?”
Shannon was my seat-mate on a flight, and we got to chatting about wood flooring, of all things.
Her war story? She had gone to the “fancy” wood flooring store in town for a home renovation, and the sales guy, “kept telling me I had to do this and had to do that. He was obnoxious, and
I graduated college in 1972. Feminism was hurdling full speed into the dialog. I got the message, but couldn’t get into it. I was raised by parents who taught me to take care of myself; to never depend on another person for survival. My dad was never a princess dad. My mom demanded self-respect. It was about personal growth. They supported my creativity but schooled me to balance quality and … Read More
This is a tale worthy of repeating. Imagine you are a natural entrepreneur living in Romania when the Iron Curtain falls. You look around. Assessing the culture and hungry to begin a business venture of your very own, you notice the lack of underwear and bathing suits that is available in your newly birthed society. You invest in 4 sewing machines, hire a few workers and start a business developing … Read More
For the past few years I have been watching Harlow & Fox, the elegant British lingerie brand conceived for women DD to G cups. Designed and produced in the UK of sumptuous European fabrics and Leavers laces, this is luxury lingerie. It is an extravagance worthy of any woman, particularly on her wedding day. Recalling the glamour of the 1940’s, the Eleanor and Viola collection in almond and hazel … Read More
As a child, Valentine’s Day meant exchanging cute little cards (counting who got the most), gluing doilies to red construction paper and little candy hearts. As a woman, frankly, it never had a big impact on me. I’m just not that girl. Married close to 40 years now, our tradition rests in half price chocolates the day after the big night. Nonetheless, as a business, it holds considerable meaning. This … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that people either love or hate, but personally, I find it delightful. From my days at Faire Frou Frou and onward to my new ventures in life, I have had a love affair with hearts. The season leading up to February 14th is essentially “lingerie high season” for both consumers and designers. Most lingerie designers use the holiday … Read More