Lise Charmel unveils the captivating duality within every woman, angelic elegance and irresistible confidence. Two divergent collections, one demure, the other provocative, embody the perfect balance of grace and allure. Created in the brand’s famed French lingerie atelier, each group is designed with the unique luxury craftsmanship that defines the Lise Charmel brand and elevates it to haute couture. Whether it is the delicate lace of Bellissime Amour or the … Read More
Written and Illustrated by TINA WILSON
I woke up this morning and checked my phone to see an impressive score of 84. I was awash with a sense of accomplishment and euphoria. Yesterday was a meager 71. I was also awash with ashwagandha but that’s the making of a new blog.
My Oura ring is my nightly companion that I rely on to let me know if I will be … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Sculptress
Our next Survivor Story focuses on Shonda Taylor, a 47-year-old woman living in Chicago, Illinois. Working as a Bus Operator for the City of Chicago as well as managing a home-based travel business, she tells us “By the grace of God, I made it out!”
Elomi
As a three-time survivor, Shonda’s life journey has been anchored in chaos. The eldest of 7 children born to teenage … 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
Hailing from Berlin, Germany, Anekdot was founded in 2015 by Sofie Andersson after various stints in design, buying and visual merchandising. Having become disillusioned with the fashion industry’s overall lack of ethics and sustainability, and having recently begun sewing lingerie for herself, she wanted to create a brand that offered the opportunity to wear exciting, comfortable, consciously-made intimates on a daily basis.
The Anekdot collection includes wirefree … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Aubade, Noblesse Oblige, Chantelle Pulp
The Lingerie market has changed dramatically. It was on its way with the surge of e-commerce prior to the Pandemic, but that disruption escalated the evolution exponentially. This is not news. Simply a necessary reality. Cautious energy prevailed at both the Curve and Evolution 2025 shows. That said, of course there were discoveries, eccentricities, and highlights. In the images below, I am … Read More
Serene and seductive, the NK IMODE Spring 2025 collection is a statement of effortless luxury. The brand, recognized globally for its excellence in silk sleepwear and loungewear design, has borne the test of time. Each collection commands attention for its refined beauty. Every group is anchored by NK IMODE’s bust support silhouette, which they pioneered more than 15 years ago.
Morgan has reached iconic status as customers return season after … Read More