There is no doubt that the French Riviera’s very character is a brand unto itself. Somehow the melange of fashion, money, fabulous weather and gorgeous beaches has secured its reputation as a playground for the rich and famous. So when I checked out the Antigel swimwear line by the very French Lise Charmel Group, I was expecting couture beachwear. But it seems that the brand has decided to cultivate its … Read More
Christine
Spring 2016 Lingerie Market wrapped up last week following a very successful Curvexpo New York show held at the Javits Center. I spent three full days there focused on mining the products that will matter to a retailer’s inventory, particularly specialty stores. Because there is so much to see and I live in New York, I wait to review the brands I can visit until after the expositions. That … Read More
Today’s take away from the Lingerie Fair was all about delicacy. Light as air laces with transparent grounds give way to ultra sheer garments. They are a gourmet treat; a feast for discerning eyes anxious to see precious lingerie design once again in Intimates. It was all capped by a delicious dinner hosted by Lingerie Francais at Ladureé in Soho. Of course the French pastries and world renown macaroons in … Read More
It was gorgeous in NY today, perfect summer weather and possibly why the first day of the Curvexpo show was so refreshing. Some key stories reinforced my journey to Paris last month for Mode City and Interfiliere: Blue matters, Watercolor Florals rule and Plus Sizes are important.
Montelle Intimates
Naked Princess
Elila
Inspiration is everywhere: in the design details of a couture dress, on a staircase in Tehran or on a dessert at a wedding. It’s all about how your see it. These images from our Pinterest boards. And check out our Instagram page for more ideas.… Read More
By KIMBERLY BERGER
Mid July brings the largest swimwear tradeshow in the world to Florida’s Miami Beach. The Swim Show is the official launch for over 2,500 of the industry’s leading lines. It is the unveiling of fashions to come for the upcoming year. The show lasts four days and is attended by over 3,000 buyers from across the world. I am one of those buyers.
This year’s show was
I had an interesting take I planned to use today in my blog about Bedhead Pajamas. It was all about how their prints never fail to conjure a memory of some meaningful moment. This is, in fact, exactly what occurred when I looked at the Royal Peacock cotton sateen pjs delivering this Fall. I recalled my visit to the Bronx Zoo last year with my toddler grandson. We were on … Read More