It was unusually cool in Cabo yesterday; a blanket of dark clouds coating the sky. I decided to take a long walk in the arid hills behind my house. One might question my decision. Hiking through the desert is not often a first choice destination. This terrain, often perceived as a dry and barren space is, to me, a place of serene beauty. A mix of sun washed color, the landscape transforms after the rainy season, a sweep of green, sculpted by multiple species of cacti. This year, because of the intensity of Hurricane Odile, it is still, in January, a mass of verdant undergrowth. What made this particular sojourn so special, though, was the discovery of a beautiful white flower, spectacular in its singular presence on the stalk of a giant cardόn cactus. To me, finding the unexpected is always a catalyst for the creative process.
This year was an amazing one for the lingerie industry. Plenty of pop-culture’s favorite women proudly shared their passion for underfashion in 2014 with lingerie-inspired outfits. A few even released their very own collections this year! The latest lingerie trends were worn on display through sheer fabrics and draping tops, sharing peeks of strappy embellishments, hints of lace, and more. The trends this year were too beautiful to hide, adding effortlessly chic feminine mystique to any look.
It was wonderful to see many familiar faces and friends at the Underfashion Club Holiday Party this year! We met on December 9th at the gorgeous National Arts Club in Manhattan to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who joined us despite the drab weather. You’ve helped make it an unforgettable night.
We are so grateful for the overwhelming amount of gifts collected for the children of Women in Need, Inc. this year. Through your generosity, we were able to brighten many children’s holiday this season. All gifts were distributed to the children of the New York Foundling. In addition, charitable donations were made to City Meals on Wheels, Friends of St. Francis, and The New York Foundling. We can’t thank you enough! read more
The Fashion Institute of Technology publicly presents the Dance & Fashion exhibit from September 13, 2014 until January 3, 2015 in the Museum at FIT.
“The Museum at FIT (MFIT) presents Dance & Fashion, a stunning exploration of the relationship between these two embodied art forms. It was organized by the museum’s director, Dr. Valerie Steele, and set in a dramatic mise-en-scène created by architect Kim Ackert, the exhibition features nearly 100 dance costumes and dance-inspired fashions, ranging from the 19th century to the present, many of which have never been exhibited.”
– Fashion Institute of Technology read more
Frances Cole Jones believes that every encounter provides you with an opportunity to positively influence colleagues, employers, even competitors. She joined the Underfashion Club on November 12th, 2014 to share “10 Things You Can Do Today To WOW Tomorrow” at Space 530 in Manhattan. All attendees received a copy of Ms. Jones’ latest book, “How to Wow.” We are pleased to welcome thirteen new members for this event, one of which won the raffle for an hour with Frances herself!
Frances is a top 5 speaker in communication, a body language expert for The Insider, a business etiquette expert for Demand Media’s eHow video series, a job interview expert for About.com, and appears frequently on ABC and Fox News. She’s also the President of Cole Media Management, a media training company focused on cultivating clients’ inherent strengths to develop more powerful communication skills. Frances Cole Jones is the author of “How to Wow: Proven Strategies for Selling Your (Brilliant) Self in any Situation” and “The Wow Factor: The 33 Things You Must (and Must Not) Do to Guarantee Your Edge in Today’s Business World”. She also has an app for the iPhone and iPad called “Interview Wow”. read more
Exposed: A History of Lingerie is organized by Colleen Hill. The exhibition is on view in the Fashion and Textile History Gallery at The Museum at FIT until November 15th, 2014.
2015 Femmy Awards Announces Honorees:
Nordstrom.com, Dana-Co. LLC, Macy’s Merchandising Group
INNOVATION AWARD:
3-D Intimate Apparel Ltd.
(Clover Group International Ltd.) read more
By Camille Block
Three inspiring Intimate Apparel industry icons shared over 250 years of experience with us at The Cutting Room in Manhattan. We were pleased to present Norma Reinhardt, Janet Peters, and Roslyn Harte in Getting Intimate With The Icons!
The Intimate Apparel community gathered on October 7th to witness their wisdom and wit while getting a glimpse of the industry’s past from their perspective. After an hour of cocktails and networking, the icons got on stage. read more
On September 23rd, 2014, the Interfiliѐre New York fabrics show returned to Manhattan! Thirty two mills from across the globe showcased their best textiles at 82 Mercer Street for buyers and retailers. The successful selections will be used in creating 2015 intimate apparel and swimwear collections, defining trends before they’ve even taken shape.
Below, we’ve listed the exhibitors and events of Interfiliѐre New York 2014. read more