One message that prevailed for the lingerie industry this season was the importance of the color blue. It overshadowed every other trend indicator and permeated every single collection preview. Why? No doubt it has do with the fact that blue, all shades of it, is the most popular color in the world. French artist Yves Klein even patented his trademark ultramarine pigment “International Klein Blue”. In fact, it is Klein’s … Read More
If you are reading this, then I have arrived at my home in Cabo San Lucas. I hope you will all forgive me for my lack of new product reveal today; but having been en route all day Monday, beginning with a 4 AM wakeup call, plus the added diversions last week of travel preparation, unforeseen babysitting duty and the unexpected crash of the Lingerie Briefs website, focus on writing … Read More
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
In order to keep up with the contemporary art scene, I subscribe to the Artsy website. Recently, they posted an editorial on the upcoming Frieze London Art Fair (10/14-10/17). The show is a consortium of 164 galleries representing 1000 artists from 30 countries. I was panning through the site today and came upon these Rampas (carpet collages) by Nevin Aladag, that will be showcased by the German Wentrup gallery. They … Read More
Walking through the exhibitions stands this past summer at the Paris Lingerie and Swimwear show, I have to admit, I wasn’t exactly at my best. I was somewhat under the weather, and I don’t mean the 100 degree temperatures; although that certainly did add to my discomfort. In such a state, its a bit more difficult to get inspired. But, when I came across the mystical, magical Maaji Swimwear booth, … 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
by JEAN CRISS
I am a true believer in Genetic Counseling. I had my first genetic testing after I conceived my first child, and then again with my second child with amniocentesis; a very common and known procedure for women over 35 who conceive later in life. This is when a small sample of the amniotic fluid which protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature … Read More