By Layla L’Obatti
I remember one of the most thrilling moments I had as a student at FIT was when we got to visit the museum and view selected pieces from their archives. If we were lucky we’d get to put on white gloves and handle the garments, and to a designer that ability to turn something inside and out and understand its construction is as priceless as the historical value of many of those … Read More
artist and designer living and working in Paris, France. After arriving in Paris almost four years ago doing a variety of things including film making, teaching English and coordinating a film festival, Love Me Sugar was born in 2010 out of Natalie’s passion for sleep masks, a lingerie item that she cannot live without. When she couldn’t find an ideal sleepmask – one that was luxurious as by Nivara Xaykao
After finally catching a few episodes of Boardwalk Empire at a friend’s house not too long ago, I immediately became hooked and marathon-watched the entire series over the holidays. Aside from its fascinating look into the dark underbelly of 1920s Atlantic City, the extravagant, meticulously detailed costumes provide more than enough reason to tune in.
Although women are meant to be seen and not heard in Boardwalk Empire’s criminal underworld, their wardrobes … Read More
I have always been drawn to the timeless beauty of seasoned products ripe with history. I like the backstory, even if it’s a figment of my imagination. When I was in my 20’s, I used to scour the retro clothing stores in NYC searching for unique pieces of vintage clothing that expressed my proclivity for nostalgic chic. I collected hand decorated cashmere sweaters, replete with satin ribbons and crystal buttons. I donned cut glass deco … Read More
What a surprise when, at The Curve Lingerie show last month, I bumped into two young designers who were just beginning their careers when they worked with me in a past life. Now, several years later, Courtney Newman and Erica Paul have propelled their personal retro style into a showcase of glamorous lingerie for women who are blessed with sexy curves. Inspired by the vintage under-things worn by burlesque stars in the 1920’s, Dirty Dolls… Read More