Thigh Solutions
Many of us experience our thighs rubbing together… through the body heat, and perspiration getting trapped, the thigh skin will become irritated; you can experience itchiness, burning feelings, red areas, and in some cases it can even result in blisters. If you experience these symptoms on your skin, try to keep the skin cool and use a solution to prevent the thighs from rubbing together. Luckily, we have … Read More
The 2019 Maison Lejaby Swimwear Collection is a perfect statement of the brand’s mission: clean, modern shapes that reflect an unapologetic bow to femininity and individuality. The bold colors and architectural designs melded with Lejaby’s heritage French attitude are a fresh approach to bathing suits meant for a contemporary woman. They don’t break the rules, but they certainly bend them to their ideal.
The SCULPT collection (pictured above) is one … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
NATURAL skin
Organic Essentials
There was a definite uptick at CurvExpo in February. The show was larger, the layout was friendlier and the special events were pertinent to the current cultural shifts impacting the industry. For my part, as a veteran Intimates merchant, it’s still all about product and the social movements that guide its development. I was able to solidify my thoughts on subjects that are … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Bartenders, waitresses, administrative assistants; these jobs are what many young designers do to fund their real passion, Lingerie Design. Unwilling to compromise their creativity, they have developed new sales channels; pop ups and Instagram for example. As young Indie designers resist mainstream career routes, they plant seedlings nurturing the market with new ideas.
The Lingerie Selection is a small boutique show that enables … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
I may have mentioned that my daughter is engaged. And so begins the wedding plan discussion. She is an artist who would be happy to be married on the beach, or in the country. But I think she leans to water. She is an Aquarius after all. Mark, her partner in planning, claims he wants the same thing, but as far as I can tell he’s a … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I’m not a mom, but I’ve quickly learned that motherhood is everywhere in your early 30’s. I’ve already seen scores of friends approach it differently: while some triple down on the ballet lessons, others put in baby shower requests for non-gendered clothing. I even know someone who didn’t tell anyone except her family that she was pregnant until she had the baby — we were all pretty … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
I’m not sure what the odds are that I discovered two Latvian lingerie designers in a row to feature here on the Gallery, but here we are! This week I am pleased to present the work of Gracija-Rim, a seductive brand of lingerie that was actually established in 1994. I was initially amazed that I had never heard of this beautiful intimate apparel brand that … Read More
