Kimberly McDonald’s signature #ilikerocks represents a lifelong passion expressed in her namesake collections of fine jewelry and home accessories, which center on a deep appreciation of the melding of the raw and the fine. In this collaboration, Kimberly McDonald’s elegant agate pattern is printed onto Hanky Panky’s signature stretch laces for a new take on personal adornment.… Read More
By TINA WILSON
THE FRENCH LINGERIE LOFT show, presented by Lingerie Francaise, was cozy, even quaint and it was a pleasant contrast to all the trade shows and fairs normally held in big cold spaces. I walked up the stairs after entering on Bleecker street and was greeted to a demonstration by Caudalie, the French skin care brand. Women were sitting around a big white wooden table sampling and applying … Read More
Lise Charmel’s Coralle Fauve collection is all about juxtaposition. First and foremost is the animal and floral pattern printed on tulle and silk that anchors the design. But it is the unique integration of an exclusive 6 color multithread embroidery and leavers lace that elevates the workmanship to a dramatic statement of beauty. Five Bra styles 32-44, A-F can interchange with Six separate panty shapes, XS-XXL. Lounge pieces are … Read More
Nothing feels quite as sensual as cotton against the skin, except perhaps silk. That’s why Janira’s Dolci Cotton Collection is such a game changer for women worldwide. These panty and camisole styles are renowned for their “silk touch”.
Boasting an advanced anti-pilling cotton fabric and the absence of any elastic at the waistline, these panties will not roll or mark the skin. It’s the luxury of feeling nothing at … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
When Prima Donna first told me that they wanted to show me the new Baboushka intimates collection, I thought “really”? This name (an alternate spelling for the Russian babushka) literally means grandmother. Growing up in a relatively Jewish neighborhood with more than my share, including myself, of Russian descendants, I must say, beautiful luxury lingerie is not the first thing that came to my mind when I … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
There are lots of buzz words driving the market right now: body positivity, sustainability, and transparency to name a few. These are movements perpetrated by the modern consumer that are substantially shifting retail culture. Magnified by the pervasiveness of social media, one can’t ignore these themes percolating in today’s culture. It’s a call to arms about our perspective on humanity, the climate and ultimately our planet. Brands … Read More
By HOLLY JACKSON
I was lucky enough to encounter two versions of the Elomi Morgan recently, which really gave me a whole new perspective on the depth of the Morgan line. The first was the continuity version in Toasted Almond, which I was fitted into at a local boutique when I went in asking for a new beige bra that was pretty rather than practical. The second was at home, … Read More