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 heights with its recently re-glammed … Read More
When you live someplace, no matter how beautiful, life happens and paradise retreats to make room for day to day problems and the frustrations that seem to grow exponentially. Residing here semi-permanently changes perspective. Yes to beaches at our fingertips, margaritas on the sand, horseback riding daily and vistas that go on forever. No to water problems, which are mega this year here in Cabo, a daily dance we have been doing to insure … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The world of luxury lingerie continues to reveal new talent, and it appears this year’s newer notable is E.L.F. Zhou London. This fashion-forward intimate apparel label features daring silhouettes and cutout details to create a full ensemble worthy of any seductress! The designer, Elf Yue Zhouhas, created this avant-garde bodywear brand in 2015 with the intention of merging lingerie with ready-to-wear. You can see where that could work, with the … 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 holiday represents a critical peak … 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 as an opportunity to promote … Read More
It’s no secret that I have great respect for the Dita Von Teese lingerie brand. Some time ago, I wrote a post explaining why. So, I am thrilled that Dita has been named as the hostess of this year’s Femmy Awards to be held February 2 at Ciprani’s in NYC. I do not think that my colleagues on the Underfashion Club board could have found a more fitting woman to steer this gala, now … Read More
I came across this image of Alexander McQueen’s 10th anniversary celebratory skull scarf some time ago. I think that my daughter, a fine artist, sent it to me because of its creative collaboration with Damian Hirst. I have never been a pink person, or a lover of bugs, or for that matter into skulls. But this rendition of Mcqueen’s skull pattern, formed by 30 separate insect designs culled from Hirst’s “Entomology” paintings, changes a … Read More