Walking through the Curve show last month, I did a double take when I passed the Barbara booth. The Anna blue and white printed bra and panty set displayed front and center for fall 2015 was a showstopper. I have always perceived this brand’s niche as stretch lace. However with the onset of their new fashion assortment for spring 2015, it is clear that something has changed at Barbara. Not generally attracted to printed lingerie (maybe it’s the New Yorker in me), I was pleasantly surprised by the vital and youthful designs offered in the current collection. These are lingerie statements young at heart but sophisticated in style. They beg to be seen. One might imagine them peeking out of a chic piece of ready to wear when the weather is warmer. We certainly could use a bit of levity after a winter that never gave up, even now has we limp towards the spring equinox this week-end. These bras, a range of microfiber and cotton choices in tulip and plunge shapes are available from 32-40, A-F cups. Something is blooming at Barbara. I think a renewed landscape is on the horizon for this venerable brand.
“From The End Spring New Beginnings” ~ Pliny the Elder
