Recently, culling through my archives, I came across this image of Les Voûtes Filantes (The Shooting Vaults), a series of arched string tunnels installed in a 16th century courtyard by the Atelier Yok Yo with sculptor Ulysses Lacoste and Laure Micarré for the June 2015 emerging garden festival in Cahors, France The exhibition, lasting a mere 4 weeks, is a highly technical collaboration consisting of 78 kilometers of cobalt blue yarn that form semi-transparent … Read More
Freya Swim invites you to explore the enthralling coral reefs with Under the Sea, which features a vivid, oceanic inspired print accented with coral colored detailing. The collection’s Banded Halter Bikini supports up to a GG cup (UK.) The collection also includes a Tankini, a Twist Bandeau Bikini, and three options of coordinating bottoms.
Popular Clara Collection returns in a vibrant red with gold contrast for a sumptuous feel to this classic style. The set comes in a four section full cup bra which has lined bottom cups and cradle for a supportive and uplifted fit based on the same shape as popular style Andorra by Panache. Stretch lace top cup creates a smooth look for the fuller bust. Internal side sling and powermesh wings offer support and a … Read More
I get a kick out of watching entrepreneurs who have their mojo together and are not afraid to take a leap, but it takes serious guts to give up everything in which you have previously pursued to support a principle. I think that is why I am so impressed with Megan Grassell, who as a high school student, turned a personal frustration into a full-fledged business, Yellowberry. At the age of 17, after traveling … Read More
Ali Cudby tells the story of how Cheryl Côté, owner of Esprit de la Femme in Nelson BC, Canada, used her expert listening skills to enhance customer service and in the process, gave very needed support to a member of the transgender community. READ MORE… Read More
By ALI CUDBY
In the lingerie industry, we talk about ways lingerie enhances – and even transforms – lives. Sometimes it goes deeper. Sometimes lingerie can literally save a customer’s life.
Three years ago, Esprit de la Femme Lingerie experienced one of those moments. Nelson, where the store is located, is a small town in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada. So it was notable when Glenn, a burly local truck driver, began frequenting the … Read More
Recently, I had the opportunity to review a beautifully photographed lingerie campaign for the luxury British brand Pompadour. Shot by fine art boudoir photographer Jess Petrie in Sheffield, England, I was impressed with these romantic and feminine images that were truly sensual. Personally, I am not a fan of most boudoir photography as I find it often an expression of blatant sexuality. To me, this is not empowering and often borders on a form of … Read More
