I remember my mother’s 40th surprise birthday party. I was 11 and I thought my mom was so old. The banner at the entrance read “Life begins at 40”. I presumed that my aunt had hung it there to make her feel better about this provocative milestone. I loved my mother something fierce, but alas, I only had 40 years myself before she was gone. But 40 years is a long time and the … Read More
By ALI CUDBY
When I hear people talk about empowerment, it often seems to be connected to ways women think and feel about themselves.
Certainly, in the world of lingerie stores, we tend to connect women “looking and feeling their best” with “being empowered.”
In 2004, when I first found bras that fit, it was a transformational moment for me. It changed how I felt in my body. It changed how I saw myself. I … Read More
Summertime paisley blues make beach time a treat with the versatile Summer Tide collection by Freya Swim. A little bit bohemian and definitely très chic, this twist bandeau bikini top showcases detachable, adjustable straps that can be worn as a halter, cross back or over the shoulder. Available in cup sizes B – G. Paired with the flirty Tie Side Bikini Brief featuring a cheeky cutaway leg framed with contrasting white bindings and you’ll be … Read More
With foam cups that provide perfect lift, Le Mystere’s Sophia Lace Strapless Bodysuit is designed to flawlessly accentuate your natural curves. An elegant lingerie layer, its unbelievably soft mesh bodice lies gently against the body, while its strategically placed lace paneling creates a slim silhouette.
No matter the occasion, it’s a stunning piece from top-to-bottom!
~ Molded underwire design
~ Fully adjustable straps included
~ Foam cups
~ Power mesh wings with silicone elastics … Read More
I went whale watching this past weekend determined to see one in the wild, since I have not had the pleasure since I began living here in 2011. That’s because the season peaks in early winter, good for tourism, bad for me. I am always away, in Paris, NY and the rest of the lingerie market, hunting and gathering product information while the rest of my friends take countless sojourns into the ocean to site … Read More
Today, in our Gallery, Alison is showcasing the Romanian designer Andreea Bădală and her showstopping Avant-Garde brand, Murmer. I saw this collection in Paris and was mesmerized by the way in which Andreea has merged lingerie and RTW. SEE and READ more here.… Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Perhaps the first (or only) lingerie brand that comes to mind when I consider the term avant-garde is Murmur. For the last few years, Romanian designer Andreea Bădală has been creating standout collections of luxury prêt-a-porter with a risqué lingerie twist. The lines between the two are completely blurred in such a way to give the customer the freedom to wear pieces as either innerwear or outerwear. The brand is perhaps … Read More
