By Rhea Cortado
For the months that I was a beach bum living out of a suitcase—and a bucket and clothesline was my wash/dry cycle—bikinis were my underwear. In the tropical heat, wearing anything structured or proper felt as ridiculous as walking in stilettos on the sandy waterline. Back on the mainland, I’m always searching for a way to hold onto the comfort and carefree attitude that a tied triangle … Read More
By Ellen Lewis
For a variety of reasons, financial, logistical and personal, it’s not always easy to attend trade shows. New York, Las Vegas, Miami, LA, Paris, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong there are a multitude of choices and as Intimate Apparel merchants and designers, we need to weigh the pros and cons. In my opinion, the biggest priority is the impact this investment will have on your bottom line. Like … Read More
I am not a print person I never wear them, but I do love charismatic colors, intriguing patterns, texture and most of all art that makes me stop and think. When I was in my 30’s, Nicole Miller‘s dynamic conversational prints exploded in the marketplace. It was her ties that first captured my eye; slashes of storied silk that were a man’s passport from boring to bold. There were … Read More
“Parallel Dressing is loungerie that crosses over to sportswear” …Peter Burke
I can’t quite put my finger on what it is about P.J. Salvage that always captures my imagination, but that “Je Ne Sais Quoi” is what makes this brand so seductive. On a personal level, it is the continual reach for that next new idea. They are always thinking outside of the box. This time, … Read More
It has been crazy hot this weekend; classic Memorial Day weather, a salute to the arrival of summer. I do not know why this holiday makes me think of all things nautical; beaches, boats, lighthouses and escape, but I suppose growing up on Long Island and living so many years on the ocean watered my psyche. The strange thing is, because of my proximity to the shore, I never really … Read More
We moved yesterday; downsized from a 5 bedroom home on several acres of land to a 3 room apartment. I am sitting on the porch of our cozy new abode situated on the Hudson River with my morning coffee. Across the water all I see are the burgeoning trees rising from their own reflections in the NY waterway. WestPoint Academy, poised among the greenery, adds a classy allure. The April … Read More
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A big risk pays off for a Maryland lingerie entrepreneur
Location, Location, Location; The first lesson I learned as a merchant is that nothing is as important to the success of a retail operation as its location. It’s not only where you position product in the store, it’s also all about where the store is situated. That is why when I spoke with partners … Read More