By Ellen Lewis
Dragons: I have been intrigued by them ever since I learned that my son was destined to be born in the Year of the Dragon. I was pregnant in Asia on a business trip in 1988 and inundated everywhere by this delightful beast. Of course, I bought a stuffed dragon to greet him upon his birth. This iconic figure is a metaphor for majesty, strength, power, and grace. I desired these attributes … Read More
By ASI EFROS
Karen Poirier in Embrago™ Ultimate Dress – Princess Version
Embrago™ introduces a conceptually new hybridized way of dressing that doesn’t involve a bra. What drives the design and construction of the brand is an uncompromising commitment to three pillars: SUPPORT + COMFORT + STYLE, all at once and specifically designed for women with fuller busts.
Karen Poirier in Embrago™ Ultimate Dress – Princess Version
Karen Poirier, the designer behind the brand, has … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When does my mother’s girdle and burlesque go together? When Rago Foundations marries them. Seems a bit incongruous, I know; but not when these products are in the hands of a seasoned pro. Rago has been making undergarments in the USA for over 50 years. And with the acquisition of the 100 year old Cortlandt Manufacturing Company the combined expertise is astonishing. Known for their unique technical engineering in proprietary fabrics, Rago… Read More
Brides love these shapewear pieces from Rago! (Left) Firm Shaping Girdle: Shapette Powernet fabric made of 80% nylon, 20% Invista® Lycra® is constructed with two way stretch. (Right) Parisian lace corset/waist cincher with “stay in place” lace elastic on top & bottom. Made of 70% nylon, 30% spandex.
This Week’s Intimate Discovery: A Tried and True Product Roars Into The 21st Century
From the time I was a little girl, I have clear
memories of my mother getting dressed in her girdle and stockings. It was, after all, the proper thing for a woman to wear and she tried vehemently to get me to comply, but alas, to no avail. I was not into control. I liked vintage, loose, and laissez faire. … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
With a glimmer of spring finally in the air, I’m briefly turning my attention from lingerie to swimwear to introduce you to La Libellule (meaning The Dragonfly in English), an independent French brand that Ellen discovered at the recent Salon International de la Lingerie.
Architect Marthe Botros was inspired to create the brand after giving birth to her first child; desiring a different swimsuit style to what she’d worn before, she … Read More
