Paris Undressed

Paris Undressed

Life, love, and lingerie. Paris Undressed goes behind the seams of the lingerie capital to explore femininity and sensuality. We’ll talk to the influential designers and brands shaping our breasts and bodies. From bra stories to pajama parties our lingerie drawers reveal a lot about how we see — and feel — the world around us. You'll be surprised how the whisper of your most intimate voice can now be heard. Make yourself a cup of tea and join the conversation!

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April 19, 2022 53 mins
This week, Kate talks to lingerie designer Ilaria Neri. Born in Italy, Ilaria grew up in Bordeaux and earned a degree in foreign languages before studying at Esmod, a prestigious fashion and design school in Paris. Ilaria has designed for brands such as Daniel Hechter, Georges Rech, Bastille Day, and Fillandises. In today’s podcast we talk about lingerie — and the creativity involved in both making and wearing it.

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This week, Kate talks to Ayn Crawford Lever, a certified art therapist, Reiki and Tantric Massage practitioner. As a guide and healer, Ayn integrates these roles in her dedicated wellness space Shakti Touch in the 17th arrondissement in Paris. Shakti means Diving Feminine Power, and in today’s podcast, Ayn talks about what that means in relation to energy, balance, and massage. She also explains what Tantric massage is — and isn’t ...
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This week, Kate talks to Emmanuelle Cardosi, founder of Cardo Paris, an innovative and sporty-chic swimwear company that got its start by redefining swim caps. A passionate swimmer with a thick main of gorgeous hair, Emmanuelle got a bee in her bonnet, or rather her, bonnet de bain — French for swim cap — about the lack of stylish and quality swim caps available on the market. In this podcast, Emmanuelle shares her entrepreneurial ...
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In today’s podcast, Kate talks to Jina Luciani, founder of Occidente, a sustainable and ethical luxury lingerie and loungewear brand based in the Côte d’Azur. Born in Lebanon, Jina grew up in the Côte d’Azur and studied at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, before studying at ESMOD in Paris, where she specialized in Lingerie. Jina is passionate about creating sustainable beauty through sustainable fashion and her visi...
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This week, Kate talks to Alexia Cassar, a Nipple Tattoo Artist dedicated to helping women rebuild and reconnect to their bodies after breast cancer. With more than 20 years of experience in oncology as a biologist and clinical trial expert, Alexia offers a different kind of attention and care for women after surgery by creating 3D nipple tattoos with artistic beauty and scientific precision. In today’s podcast, we explore the art o...
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This week, Kate talks to Liliana Mann, founder of Linea Intima, a chain of luxury lingerie stores in Toronto, Canada. With a passion for lingerie and a discerning eye for quality, Liliana offers a contemporary selection that includes French brands such as Simone Pérèle, Lise Charmel, Aubade, and Empreinte. In today’s podcast, Liliana shares her expertise and philosophy about helping women feel beautiful from the inside out.

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In this episode, Kate talks to lingerie designer Verity Balzan who has worked for leading brands such as Vanity Fair, Princesse Tam Tam and Simone Pérèle. Verity shares her knowledge and her passion for creating an emotional experience by combining fashion, design, and technical expertise. With refreshing candor, she explains why underwire gets such a bad rap, how embroidery might change how you feel in your lingerie, and why the c...
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This week, Kate talks to Patricia Russo, poet, yogi, healer, and teacher. Patricia’s belief that “the one thing stronger than magic is sisterhood” inspires her work to champion, connect and align women with their gifts, talents, passion and potential. Patricia’s innovative programs reflect the pulse of the now and she teaches and shares from her heart — both generously and unconditionally. Throughout the conversation, Patricia read...
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This week, Kate talks to Mathilde Alloin, founder of Skinswear, a lingerie brand that asks the question, “What do you embody?” Committed to connecting ideas and people, Mathilde draws her inspiration from nature and the wonder of its interactions. From sourcing eco-friendly fabrics to integrating 3D printed wires, Skinswear is redefining how women buy — and wear — lingerie.

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This week, Kate talks to Kaaren Harper about designing glamourous, dramatic, one-of-a-kind pieces. We discuss French seams and French lace and how attention to detail inspires our sensuality and invites self-love.

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This week, Kate talks to Cynthia Coutu, Founder of Delectabulles, a champagne networking club based in Paris. In this episode we explore the language of the senses as a way to enjoy — and learn — about champagne. So, pour yourself a glass and learn why courtesans loved this effervescent beverage and why not all bubbles sound the same.

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This week, Kate talks to Danielle Barich, a brand and business consultant who believes that every brand can create a stronger connection with their customers by integrating a strong sensory experience. Danielle recently packed up her life in Toronto and moved to Paris to explore a deeper connection to the French culture, language, and to explore the human connection in sensory experiences. Danielle shares her story along with her f...
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In today’s podcast, Kate talks to Emily Lester who sold everything and moved to Paris in 2018 because she realized what she would be sacrificing if she didn’t.

As a certified sommelier, journalist, dancer, and aerial artist, Emily is interested in the art of storytelling and interpreting emotions. Whether she is soaring through the air or exploring every facet of wine from the making to the tasting, Emily makes connections through ...
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n today’s podcast, Kate talks to Aude Penouty, a French lingerie designer and founder of Entada Textile, a creative sourcing consulting agency dedicated to sustainable projects. Passionate about equity and quality, Aude believes we can find balance in the fashion business through common sense and fairness. We talk about what that means for the professionals making our lingerie and what that means as consumers who buy it and wear it...
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In this week’s podcast, Kate speaks with Parisian Edith de Belleville, who is a lawyer, author, and licensed tour guide. Passionate about French history, literature, and art, Edith combines the art of storytelling both on her tours and in her book, Belles et Rebelles, where she recounts the lives and stories of five brave Parisiennes throughout history who challenged the rules. Christine de Pisan, Madame de Montespan, Josephine de ...
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Who hasn’t dreamt about owning a pied-à-terre in Paris, a luxurious villa on the Côte d’Azur, or a beautifully restored farmhouse in Provence? If you can dream it, Adrian will find it. This week, Kate talks to property expert Adrian Leeds who knows what it feels like to take a leap of faith and live in a foreign country. That’s what she did more than twenty-five years ago and now calls both Paris — and Nice — home. Today’s conversa...
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Heather has been the unofficial ambassador of secrets of the City of Light since the late 1990s when she decided to make Paris her home. American born travel journalist, author, entrepreneur, Heather was one of the first anglophone writers to go from writing on paper to writing online and in 1999 she founded Secrets of Paris, the ultimate insider’s resource for information. Her book, Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City p...
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Born and raised in France, Laure studied art and design before moving to London to continue her studies only to be told that her English didn’t meet admission requirements. Instead of packing her bags, Laure found a job, practiced her English and met her future husband. Together they moved to Canada and when Laure couldn’t find any lingerie that appealed to her senses, she created Lorette Lingerie crafting handmade pieces that alig...
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Born and raised in Colombia, a near death experience spurred Gloria to pack her bags — and her camera — to follow her dream to come to Paris. Finding her passion in Boudoir Photography, Gloria creates elegant and intimate photoshoots for women to explore their beauty, femininity, and vulnerability. Today’s conversation explores the power of taking chances and seeing beauty on both sides of the lens. 


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“Do it with passion!” is the creative and driving strategy for Caroline Tannous, founder of the brand Les Jupons de Tess and its younger sister brand, Tess Paris. Born in Lebanon and raised in Paris, Caroline enjoyed the artistic influence of her grandfather George Guv, a renowned Lebanese painter, who encouraged her to paint with her hands. We talk about her inspirations and how changing small habits can foster new discoveries. Oh...
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