Letter From Paris: Invitation to Dream

“Dreams are necessary to life” ~ Anaïs Nin by Kathryn Kemp-Griffin Associate Editor for France Kathryn is the co-founder of Pink Bra Bazaar, a charity initiated by the lingerie industry to promote breast health education and support women diagnosed with breast cancer. She is also founder of  Paris Lingerie Tours and offers exclusive lingerie tours as an unusual... Read More

Letter from Paris Mode City Part 2: Brands and Designers

Kathryn Kemp-Griffin is the founder of Paris Lingerie Tours and offers exclusive lingerie tours as an unusual alternative to the regular tourist attractions. She is also the founder of Pink Bra Bazaar, a lingerie charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Contact Kathryn at: kathryn@pinkbrabazaar.org   Brands & Designers The fairy tale continues in this second installment... Read More

Letter from Paris Mode City 2012

Above: Photo features Wacoal – Beauty Secret Kathryn Kemp-Griffin is the founder of Paris Lingerie Tours and offers exclusive lingerie tours as an unusual alternative to the regular tourist attractions. She is also the founder of Pink Bra Bazaar, a lingerie charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Contact Kathryn at: kathryn@pinkbrabazaar.org   “There, all... Read More

Letter from Paris: Esmod Paris – Meet The Designers of Tomorrow

Kathryn Kemp-Griffin is the founder of Paris Lingerie Tours and offers exclusive lingerie tours as an unusual alternative to the regular tourist attractions. She is also the founder of Pink Bra Bazaar, a lingerie charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Contact Kathryn at: kathryn@pinkbrabazaar.org   “The two secrets of success: Quality and Creativity,” -... Read More

Letter From Paris: Designer Interview with Fifi Chachnil

Kathryn Kemp-Griffin is the founder of Paris Lingerie Tours and offers exclusive lingerie tours as an unusual alternative to the regular tourist attractions. She is also the founder of Pink Bra Bazaar, a lingerie charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer. Contact Kathryn at: kathryn@pinkbrabazaar.org   Fifi Chachnil never did manage to color within the lines. As a child,... Read More

Letter From Paris: Designer Interview with Pom Sevestre

“Pôm’s unique creative perspective comes from exploring the variety and combinations of different cultures and art mediums. She’s not afraid to make a mess, which gives her the freedom to be audacious, and her lingerie collection reflects a bold, confident femininity.” As a toddler, Pôm’s mother covered the floor with paper, sat her down with pots of paint and... Read More

Letter from Paris – Valentine’s Day Window Displays

C’est cela l’amour, tout donner, tout sacrifier sans espoir de retour. 
That’s love: giving everything, sacrificing all without hope of returns. - Albert Camus If the French know anything, they know how to love. They know how to say it, sing it, and feel it. Not that other cultures don’t, but the French have mastered the language of love because they understand... Read More

Letter from Paris: Salon International de la Lingerie

“Pour vivre heureux, vivons caché!” “To live happy, live hidden!” – French Proverb This past week, more than 18,000 visitors attended the 49th Salon International de la Lingerie (Jan 21 – 23) in Paris, which showcased luxury, savoir-faire, inspiration and hidden treasures. Secrets were revealed, mysteries unveiled and confidences whispered. Privacy and the... Read More

Letter From Paris December 2011

Paris in December sparkles with illuminated magic. Feelings of wonder and possibility ripple through the air as the festivities and celebrations of the holiday season unfold. The French have a wonderful expression, pour faire plaisir aux yeux, to give pleasure to the eyes. The appreciation of an aesthetic and taking time to enjoy beauty and the form of expression are all part... Read More

Letter From Paris – Interview with Caroline Tannous, Les Jupons de Tess

“Inspiration for Spring-Summer 2011-2012 is inspired by the beauty marks, “mouches,” worn by 18th Century women to enhance the radiance of their skin. Made in black taffeta or velvet, these decorative beauty marks were used as symbols of elegance, beauty and flirtatious intrigue.” A gentle kindness envelops Caroline Tannous, the designer behind the lingerie label... Read More