Remember we were selling 1950’s and 1960’s designs that always had a garter belt or girdle so we naturally offered stockings. Was the emphasis always on authentic nylon stockings? I know what I like and I like what I like it’s easy to create and market when you look at it from that point of view. We published a traditional mail order catalogue and launched a website focused on the vintage styles centered around our expertise in authentic nylon stockings.ĭid you have a background in marketing or textiles? This coincided with the beginning of the internet. We grew to three stores in our area and in 1993 decided to transition to mail order. We found that the vintage styles and stockings did the best. As time went on we added more modern items to our selections but we never stopped selling the vintage looks. We were selling bullet bras, merry widows, shapewear girdles, garter belts, and authentic nylon stockings (full fashioned and reinforced heel and toe). So, we decided to open a store.Īt that time the majority of the lingerie available was from companies that are considered vintage brands today (and most of which no longer exist). There were no desktop systems with which to work digital cameras didn’t exist. In the early 80’s starting a mail order company was difficult. When my wife and I were doing our research we conceived of the business as a mail order company. Secrets In Lace started in 1984 as a retail store in Northern Virginia. From sponsoring countless events to working together on multiple Viva Las Vegas presentations and an epic Lingerie Fashion Week show, Secrets In Lace has been a strong supporter of the burlesque scene for well over 10 years! From outfitting to inspiring shows and looks! I was thrilled to ask Daniel some questions about Secrets In Lace and ask some deconstructing-the-stocking questions you have always wanted to know but were afraid to ask! One margarita-fueled meal led to lots of brainstorming, burlesque building concepts, and over a decade of friendship. I first met Daniel Whitsett in the early 2000’s as he was building his online stocking empire. Other Exhibitions were in Maxwoods, German Club,Proffessor Barnard La Vita Restaurant Newlands,Cape Town, South Africa,Bertrand Kass Gallery, Casino, Congress Halle, Tirolerkunstlerbunt, Innsbruck,Burgerstube Restaurant- Axams, Mesnerhaus, Hotel Schwarz,Mieming Plateau,Nostalgi - Seefeld,Gallery Hosp -Nassereith, Telfes and Vienna in Austria,Zalaber- Batyk Zala District Hungary HU., Velesin and Lisov near Ceski Krumlov CZ.An Interview with Daniel Whitsett of Secrets In Lace I have had many exhibitions in Austria, Germany, Italy, Check Republic, Hungary, South Africa, and Great Britain and sold all over the world.Ĭurrent Exhibitions - Die Bürgerstuben Restaurant AXAMS Innsbruck Austria. All those interested should contact me to make it happen. Paintings for sale available at Burgerstuben Restaurant - Axams - Innsbruck - AUSTRIA Art Innsbruck Highveldt Cape Town Studio - Cape Town SA - Artist Studio 13 Fo UTC Batyk Hungary - Mi - Artist Studio Nostalgic Bahnhofstrasse - Seefeld - Austria Secial ART holidays with ACRYLIC or WATER Colour painting courses can be arranged and held in Batyk Hungary in the SPA and WINELAND area close to BALATON or in CAPE TOWN. I worked as a designer making and reupholstering furniture for many, houses, hotels, and restaurants in Cape Town and run my own company Harriets design cc I taught art at various Technicons in Zirl, Telfs, and Imst in Tirol Austria. View all 396 works by Harriet Jameson Pellizzari Remove Harriet from your favorite artists listĪdd Harriet to your favorite artists list Let your thoughts flow like the light of the warm sun. Secrets of Lace to wonder,daydream or ponder.
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