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
Aubade Lingerie previews Fall 2025 with ten dreamy collections telling a tale of seduction, sensuality and self-expression. Inspired by the exotic florals and fluid lines found in the patterns of Japanese art, the famed Aubade atelier has created a sumptuous lingerie canvas that awakens the sensorial imagination. Rendered in rich reds and pinks, as well as misty darks combined with bronzed yellow and frosty metallics, a nocturnal fantasy emerges. Expert … Read More
LATTELOVE™ previews A/W 2025 highlighting its Sparkling Winter theme. Four charismatic collections, Vintage Frost, Cozy Retreat, Winter’s Glow and Jolly Dreams, tell LATTELOVE’s pajama and loungewear stories. Focused on the brand’s sustainable quest six fabrics are incorporated into the entire assortment including Recycled Brushed Hacci, Tencel Lenzing™ Modal, Natural Cotton Fibers, Recycled Rayon Poly Spandex, Recycled Brushed Poly Jersey, and Cotton Modal. Executed in heather blends, snuggly chenille’s, malleable jerseys, … Read More
By ELLEN LEWIS
Survivor: Heidi in Montelle
In 2024, Lingerie Briefs launched a new column: Survivor Stories. Our Mission: to prove how lingerie empowers survivors of domestic violence and abuse as they find freedom from debilitating lifestyles. These are the tales told to us by women (and sometimes men) who have suffered in silence from a plethora of controlling behaviors, both physical and emotional, perpetrated by significant family members. … Read More
Inspired by the luxury and glamour of the Red Carpet, Montelle Intimates previews a wide range of essentials as well as stunning new fashion statements for Fall/ Winter 2025. Blending technical precision in fit with pared-back feminine aesthetics, they introduce three new fashion collections as well as updated best-sellers. The fan favorite Pure Plus and Muse bras have been technically updated creating a lighter more contemporary appeal.
Emulating the psyche … Read More
By ESTELLE PULESTON
Founded by Lucienne Rutherford, Luciela is a self-described ‘eco luxe’ brand that’s based in Spain, manufactured in Portugal, and made using exclusively European-sourced sustainable materials.
Like so many other designers before her, Rutherford had the idea for Luciela when she wasn’t able to find what she wanted in stores. It wasn’t that they were lacking in beautiful designs, but so many of the briefs on offer featured … Read More
Photographed by BECKY YEE
Black corset, panty, garter: Aubade. White bra, panty, garter & robes: Collette & Sebastian: Stockings: Vienne Milano
When Becky told me she wanted to do a photo montage inspired by the movie Wicked, I knew that I needed to see it if it was going to be interpreted on this platform. Despite the movie’s buzz, I had low expectations. I just could not fathom how this … Read More