All that glitters IS gold. Lise Charmel’s extraordinary Éclat d’Or Collection launching this holiday season is testimony to this fact. This French Couture brand draws inspiration from, Greek goddesses, Egyptian tombs, Renaissance triptychs, and painters like Gustav Klimt to elevate lingerie design to lingerie art. Éclat d’Or is an assortment of intimates created to emulate haute jewelry for a woman’s body. Lise Charmel’s confirms its legacy of exceptional craftsmanship with … Read More
To celebrate the diversity of their homeland of Colombia, as well as their US market and beyond, acclaimed shapewear brand Leonisa has expanded their shades of nude multiple times over the years. Most recently, the brand introduced a gorgeous Dark Brown color that pairs perfectly with deep skin tones. This rich new color is available in a whole range of items, a few of which are highlighted below.
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By ELLEN LEWIS
I first encountered the NK IMODE brand over 10 years ago when they presented their perennial silk collections in New York. The booth was always packed. When they opted to transfer their wholesale operation to an on-line presence. I was skeptical and a bit disappointed. But I was wrong. They have thrived and evolved without compromising their very essence, silk sleepwear of the highest quality delivered elegantly … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Carol Coelho
Just as I did in last week’s Swimwear recap, this season I’ve decided to combine the Curve and Evolution Lingerie show synopsis. Why? Because the insights are not different. The stories are the same. Borrowing from trend doyenne Jos Berry’s presentation at Curve NY, the current merchandising state is all about “Glimmers”, the feeling you get in your body when you feel inspired. I saw … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
In Paris last January, while Sonja Winther, President and CEO of Chantelle Lingerie was highlighting Fall 24 for me, I had a revelation. Chantelle’s introduction of the new Pulp Collection (Above and Below) was the trigger. Immediately I had insight into the brand’s visionary branding initiative. Under the Groupe Chantelle umbrella, they have created a pyramid of distinct intimate collections, each one clearly defined by its own … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Launched in June last year, Nissé is a French lingerie brand with sustainability and the well-being of the wearer at its core. Founder Imane do Vale swapped a career in finance for one in fashion after the birth of her first child, a turning point which made her begin to think more critically about the materials we put against our bodies on a daily basis.
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By ELLEN LEWIS
I am just back from the New York Intimate Apparel trade shows with over 600 images nestled in my camera. First on the agenda, and as a precursor to next week’s very, very large lingerie shows editorial, I decided to publish this teaser highlighting Spring/ Summer 2025 swimwear. Previewed at both the NY Curve and Evolution, these styles, as often is the case in the swim … Read More