By MARIECRISTINA RIGHI
Madame Lucia
In Paris this season, art, fashion, and lingerie spoke the same language. Ornament is back, not as excess, but as meaning. Maximalism is no longer a whisper. It is a declaration.
The signals were quietly stacking up, and then suddenly they were everywhere. From the beauty world, think Chappell Roan’s unapologetically theatrical Grammy makeup and the visual impact of Euphoria, shaped so indelibly by … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
‘The Lingerie Shop’
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself back at the Salon International de la Lingerie in Paris for the second time after attending as a complete trade show newbie last year.
The show took place in a different hall this time and it felt much more spacious, and more elevated too. Practically everyone I spoke to who’d also been there in 2025 … Read More
By MARIACRISTINA RIGHI
Xphemism
A real ‘fil rouge’ linked many underwear collections for autumn-winter 2025/26 on show at the Salon International de la Lingerie with two exhibitions, taking place on the same days in Paris.
The Soul Trembles by Chiharu Shiota
At the Grand Palais, The Soul Trembles, the great retrospective of the Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota, attracted long queues of visitors.
Tree of Life by Ernesto Neto
On … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Happy Undies
Last month, after a decade and a half of working in intimate apparel, I finally made it to Paris’ Salon International de la Lingerie, “the world’s leading trade event for the lingerie sector.” While there, I heard many people comment that the show was much smaller than in years past, but with 210 brands exhibiting, there was still plenty to fill the three full … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Aubade
If I were to say just one word about the Salon International de la Lingerie, it would be Bodysuits. But of course, there were a few other insights that emerged as I walked the show and touched base at Interfilière. Exquisite Embroideries, Creative Cutouts, Light Laces, Sparkle and Shine, and Compelling Colors. I was intrigued by the abundance of Swimwear at the Fall show, particularly crossover … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
If I had to use one word to define the recent Salon International de la Lingerie and Interfilière exposition in Paris, I would choose JOY. Expanding on that premise is Shine, Bursts of Color and Energy. The show was pared down, less brands but none the less, it was crowded. Traffic flowed all three days. Many booths were packed. But, as I look back at the report … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Arriving in Paris last week, I visited the stores to get some insight on current Spring trends. It’s a challenge in January in France, as the entire retail apparel industry is on sale obliterating most of the new collections. There is, however, one area of foresight and that is the swimwear floor. I find this particularly interesting as this category has always been a precursor of what … Read More
